{"id":1540,"date":"2012-04-30T18:07:17","date_gmt":"2012-04-30T08:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brisbanemartialarts.com.au\/blog\/?p=949"},"modified":"2013-07-01T13:09:40","modified_gmt":"2013-07-01T03:09:40","slug":"red-iii-step-2-terminology-theory-questions-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brisbanemartialarts.com.au\/red-iii-step-2-terminology-theory-questions-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"RED III – STEP 2 \u2013 TERMINOLOGY & THEORY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Theory<\/h3>\n

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Q:\u00a0 Where does Taekwondo come from?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 Korea<\/p>\n

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Q:\u00a0 What is the difference between the sport & martial art of Taekwondo?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 This is a personal response.\u00a0 Your answer might include things like in a sport you compete against other people whereas in martial arts you only compete against yourself, ie you train for self-improvement.<\/p>\n

A key difference between sports and martial arts is what they set out to achieve.\u00a0\u00a0 A sport by definition is \u201can activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 Concurrently, martial arts involve physical exercise and skill, but additionally set out specifically to improve the whole person, that is, such things as confidence, focus, self-esteem, and self-discipline.<\/p>\n


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Q:\u00a0 What is the difference between a colour belt and black belt?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 Colour belts and black belts know many of the same techniques, yet most people would agree that they are significantly different.\u00a0 On the physical side, black belts should not only have excellent technique, but an understanding of when and how to strategically apply them.\u00a0 Sparring for example becomes a game of chess as opposed to random kicks and punches.\u00a0\u00a0 Mentally, a black belt should also realise the most important aspects of Taekwondo are not the kicking and punching, but the mental qualities such as those below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Integrity<\/td>\nA Black Belt does not lie, cheat, or steal. When you have integrity you can look people in the eye with confidence and know that what you\u2019ve said is believed and trusted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Loyalty<\/td>\nThe very word is life itself, for without loyalty we have no love of person or country.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Courtesy<\/td>\nAllow each person their dignity. Show the courtesy that you hope to receive from others by showing it in your everyday life. It goes beyond the training hall door.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Self-Control<\/td>\nSelf-control means never having to say you\u2019re sorry. By learning to control your words and actions people are less likely to be hurt by them.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kindness<\/td>\nThis can stop wars and erase hate. But like a bike, it\u2019s no good if you don\u2019t get out and use it\u2026. and it\u2019s free.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Obedience<\/td>\nThis begins at home. Practice it with your family. Then enlarge it with your friends. Share it with humanity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cleanliness<\/td>\nSoap and water works for the outside of the body. You have to work on the inside with a different type of cleaner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Perseverance<\/td>\nA Black Belt never quits. Once started it is better to finish. Sometimes people start projects and do not realise the difficulties that lie ahead. A Black Belt will look at these, not as difficulties, but as challenges to be overcome.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Courage<\/td>\nCourage is shown by striving on despite the odds. It does not require fighting with your hands and feet, but with your mind.\u00a0 Without fear, there is no courage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reverence<\/td>\nLife is precious. A Black Belt remembers this and strives to refrain from harming others, even when they do wrong.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

A Black Belt strives to encompass these qualities in their daily life.<\/p>\n


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