{"id":1542,"date":"2012-04-30T18:23:45","date_gmt":"2012-04-30T08:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brisbanemartialarts.com.au\/blog\/?p=959"},"modified":"2013-07-01T13:09:58","modified_gmt":"2013-07-01T03:09:58","slug":"cho-dan-bo-step-1-terminology-theory-questions-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brisbanemartialarts.com.au\/cho-dan-bo-step-1-terminology-theory-questions-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"CHO DAN BO \u2013 STEP 1 \u2013 TERMINOLOGY &#038; THEORY QUESTIONS &#038; ANSWERS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Terminology<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Theory<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Q:\u00a0 Where does Taekwondo come from?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A:\u00a0 Korea<br \/>\n<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Q:\u00a0 What does Tae Kwon Do literally translate to?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Freely translated, Taekwondo means \u2018the art of kicking and punching.\u2019\u00a0 Literally it means:<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"57\"><em>Tae<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"34\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"308\">\n<ul>\n<li>Pushing, jumping, or striking with the foot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"57\"><em>Kwon<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"34\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"308\">\n<ul>\n<li>Hitting or striking with fist or hand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"57\"><em>Do<\/em><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"34\"><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"308\">\n<ul>\n<li>The way, the story, the art<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Q:\u00a0 What is the difference between the sport &amp; martial art of Taekwondo?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><\/em>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<p>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<p><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Q:\u00a0 What is the difference between a colour belt and black belt?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"113\">Integrity<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"508\">A 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<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"113\">Loyalty<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"508\">The very word is life itself, for without loyalty we have no love of person or country.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"113\">Courtesy<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"508\">Allow 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<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"113\">Self-Control<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"508\">Self-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<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"113\">Kindness<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"508\">This 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<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"113\">Obedience<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"508\">This begins at home. Practice it with your family. Then enlarge it with your friends. Share it with humanity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"113\">Cleanliness<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"508\">Soap 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<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"113\">Perseverance<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"508\">A 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<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"113\">Courage<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"508\">Courage 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<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"113\">Reverence<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"508\">Life 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<p>A Black Belt strives to encompass these qualities in their daily life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Q:\u00a0 What does being a black belt mean to you?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a personal response.\u00a0 Overall we are looking for a thoughtful answer, considering things such as how you have grown and improved both mentally and physically over your years of training.<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Q:\u00a0 What is Taekwondo and being a black belt all about aside from the kicking and punching?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This is a personal response.\u00a0 Some things to consider are:\u00a0 The physical aspect of Taekwondo is possibly the least important part of what we do.\u00a0 Of course being physically fit and healthy, and having the ability to defend yourself are very beneficial, but the things you can use every day, everywhere, are the non physical such as self-discipline, commitment, perseverance, confidence, self-esteem, respect, responsibility, humility etc.\u00a0 Whether at school, work, or a social setting being healthy and successful at anything throughout life comes through the development and practice of these.<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Q:\u00a0 What are the below and what do they do:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>WTF<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>TA<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Kukkiwon<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>A:<\/em>\u00a0 The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) is the international governing body for Taekwondo.\u00a0 Its Headquarters are in Korea, and in each country it has a representative national organisation.\u00a0 Together the WTF and the individual countries governing body are responsible for the conduct of the competition aspects of Taekwondo.\u00a0 Major events include the Olympics and World Championships.<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A:<\/em>\u00a0 Taekwondo Australia (TA), is the national sporting organisation for Taekwondo in Australia and is responsible for the conduct of National level competitions and selection events for international competitions in Australia.\u00a0 It also generally oversees Taekwondo in Australia.<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A:<\/em>\u00a0 The Kukkiwon is the international body based in Korea which recognises black belt level gradings.\u00a0 Kukkiwon certification is recognised in over 200 countries.\u00a0 To grade to the highest levels of Taekwondo such as 8<sup>th<\/sup> or 9<sup>th<\/sup> testing is conducted directly by Kukkiwon in Korea.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brisbanemartialarts.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/CHO-DAN-BO-\u2013-STEP-1-\u2013-TERMINOLOGY-THEORY-QUESTIONS-ANSWERS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Terminology &amp; Theory for printing &#8211; Cho Dan Bo Step 1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Terminology &nbsp; None &nbsp; &nbsp; Theory &nbsp; Q:\u00a0 Where does Taekwondo come from? A:\u00a0 Korea \u00a0 Q:\u00a0 What does Tae Kwon Do literally translate to? Freely translated, Taekwondo means \u2018the art of kicking and punching.\u2019\u00a0 Literally it means: Tae Pushing, jumping, or striking with the foot Kwon Hitting or striking with fist or hand [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[132],"tags":[319,294,146],"class_list":["post-1542","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-members-area1","tag-grading-2","tag-martial-arts","tag-taekwondo-2"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>CHO DAN BO \u2013 STEP 1 \u2013 TERMINOLOGY &amp; THEORY QUESTIONS &amp; ANSWERS | Brisbane Martial Arts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brisbanemartialarts.com.au\/cho-dan-bo-step-1-terminology-theory-questions-answers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"CHO DAN BO \u2013 STEP 1 \u2013 TERMINOLOGY &amp; THEORY QUESTIONS &amp; ANSWERS | Brisbane Martial Arts\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\u00a0 Terminology &nbsp; None &nbsp; &nbsp; Theory &nbsp; Q:\u00a0 Where does Taekwondo come from? 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