Brief History<\/span><\/p>\nArcheological findings in Korea have revealed that a primitive form of Taekwondo was practiced as far back as 2000 years ago.\u00a0 During the long and embattled history of Korea, Taekwondo (originally called Subak and Takyon) evolved from a survival fighting system to a complete martial art.\u00a0 It became the ethical, mental and physical foundation of the discipline of the Hwarang, the legendary warrior knights of the Silla Dynasty.<\/p>\n
Through the centuries the Korean peninsula was often attacked and invaded by neighbouring countries, however the fierce spirit of the Korean people was never crushed, and the art of Taekwondo was preserved.\u00a0 When invaders outlawed Taekwondo, its practice was kept alive secretly, and handed down and strengthened through familial and monastical lines.<\/p>\n
In the early 1950\u2019s, many Associations were formed to revitalise, organise and promote the ancient Martial Arts of Korea.\u00a0 In 1965, the Korea Taekwondo Association was recognised by the government as the organisation to bring together the different schools and styles into one.\u00a0 Taekwondo has become the first national sport of Korea, and is now included in the school curriculum from first grade to college, and is required practice for the Police and Military.<\/p>\n
Today, Taekwondo is a traditional martial art, scientific self-defence system, and a modern sport practiced by over 50 million people in 200 countries.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nDetailed History of Taekwondo<\/span>
\n<\/em><\/p>\nKoguryo and Silla Dynasties<\/em><\/p>\nThe origin of Taekwondo can be traced back to the Koguryo dynasty founded 37 B.C.\u00a0 This is evidenced by the mural paintings found in the ruins of the royal tombs built by the Koguryo dynasty which show scenes of Taekwondo practice.\u00a0 Taekwondo was also practiced during the Silla dynasty.\u00a0 Korean culture and martial arts of the period were strongly influenced and enriched by the Hwarangdo, a military, educational, and social organisation of noble youths of the Silla dynasty.\u00a0 The code of honor on which the Hwarang was based was loyalty to the nation, respect and obedience to one’s parents, allegiance to one’s friends, courage in battle, and avoidance of unnecessary violence and killing.<\/p>\n
Archaeological findings such as mural paintings on the royal tombs of the Koguryo dynasty, the stone sculptures of pagodas and temples produced during the Silla period, and scattered descriptions in written documents show that many fighting stances, skills and formalised movements closely resemble the present stances and forms of Taekwondo.\u00a0 Accordingly, it can be inferred that people in the three kingdoms practiced an art very like the one we study today.<\/p>\n
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Koryo and Yi Dynasties<\/em><\/p>\nIn the history of Koryo, Taekwondo which was then termed \u2018Subak,\u2019 was encouraged as a martial art of considerably high value.\u00a0 Subak is believed to have gained its highest popularity during the reign of King Uijong, between 1,147 and 1,170 A.D.\u00a0 This period roughly corresponds to the era that includes part of the Chinese Song and Ming dynasties, during which Kungfu became widely popular.\u00a0 This is worth noting as it further shows that Taekwondo is not only of pure Korean origin, but that it has achieved independent development throughout the long history of Korea.<\/p>\n
It is important to note that during the Subak period a book was published to teach Taekwondo, and that Taekwondo\u2019s popularity increased significantly amongst the general public.\u00a0 This contrasts with the preceding Koryo dynasty where Taekwondo was mainly practiced by the military.\u00a0 King Chongjo, published \u2018Muye Dobo Tongji,\u2019 an illustrated textbook on martial arts, which included Taekwondo as one of the major chapters.\u00a0 It is obvious, therefore, that Subak became an important national sport and attracted much attention from both the royal court and the general public during the Yi dynasty.<\/p>\n
Conversely, in the latter half of the Yi dynasty, the importance of Subak as a martial art began to decline due to negligence of the royal court (which was constantly disturbed by strife between feuding political factions).\u00a0 As a result, Subak remained merely a recreational activity for ordinary people.<\/p>\n
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Taekwondo in the first half of the 20th century:<\/em><\/p>\nAlong with the deterioration of national fortunes, the fall of the military was accelerated by the dismantling of the army; finally, Japanese imperialists colonised Korea through an oppressive forceful invasion.\u00a0 The oppression of the Korean people by the Japanese imperialists worsened, and the practicing of martial arts, which could have been used as a means of revolt, was forbidden.<\/p>\n
However, Taekwondo persisted in the spirit of the Korean people as a physical and spiritual training method of anti-japanese organisations such as the Indepedence Army and the Liberation Army, and as a legacy to pass on to the younger generation.<\/p>\n
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1945-1970s:<\/em><\/p>\nAfter liberation from the Japanese invasion on August 15, 1945, those with an aspiration to revitalise the traditional art of Taekwondo taught their followers, and at last, on September 16, 1961, the Korea Taekwondo Association was established. On February 25, 1962, the Korea Taekwondo Association became the 27th affiliate to join the Korea Amateur Sports Association. On October 9, 1963, Taekwondo became an official event for the first time in the 44th National Athletics Meet.\u00a0 Its great leaps in the development of competition rules and protective equipment started with that meet.<\/p>\n
Korean instructors began going abroad to teach Taekwondo in the 1960s, which marked a turning point in the history of Taekwondo.\u00a0 The 1st World Taekwondo Championships were held in Seoul, Korea in May 1973 with participation from 19 countries.\u00a0 At this time representatives of those countries established the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF).<\/p>\n
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1980-current:<\/em><\/p>\nIn 1996, member countries of the WTF totalled 144 and the global Taekwondo population was estimated at 30 million people.\u00a0 Spurred by the recognition of Taekwondo by the IOC at its 83rd General Session in 1980, Taekwondo has rapidly developed into an international sport.\u00a0 It was adopted as a demonstration sport of the 24th<\/sup> Seoul Olympics in 1988 and the 25th<\/sup> Barcelona Olympics in 1992.<\/p>\nTaekwondo was adopted as an official sport of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games at the 103rd Session of the IOC held in Paris, France on September 4, 1994.\u00a0 Taekwondo has consolidated its position in world sport faster than any other martial art.\u00a0 Four member regional unions of the WTF host continental championships.\u00a0 There are World and Women’s World Championships, World Cup Taekwondo, CISM Taekwondo Championships and FISU World University Championships. Taekwondo is being played as an official sport in most international multi-sport games such as World Games, Pan American Games, All Africa Games, Southeast Asian Games and Central American Games.<\/p>\n
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Chinese Kungfu and Japanese Karate<\/em><\/p>\nSome people believe that Taekwondo originated from Kungfu, the Chinese self-defense art. According to a Chinese document, the Chinese art of self-defence is believed to have been initiated as a sort of physical exercise when the Bodhi Dharma taught the monks of Hsiaolin Temple in Tungpung County, Honan Province, China.\u00a0 Bodhi Dharma, a great Indian Buddhist Zen master, came to China in 520 A.D.and spent nine years at Hsiaolin Temple where he introduced the art of self-defence.\u00a0 However, if we recall that the mural paintings of Taekwondo in the ancient tombs of Koguryo belong to the period 3 A.D. to 427A.D., it cannot be said that the Korean Taekwondo owes its origin to the Chinese Kungfu.<\/p>\n
No detailed record is available when Karate, the Japanese self-defence art equivalent to Taekwondo, was initiated.\u00a0 There are two explanations about it.\u00a0 One explanation is that a Chinese Master named Chen Yuanpin, who lived in the late Ming dynasty, was naturalised as a Japanese citizen and imparted the Chinese \u2018Kungfu\u2019 to the Japanese people.\u00a0 The other explanation says that Karate is a developed form of “Okinawate,” a self-defense art indigenous to Okinawa.\u00a0 However, when Okinawate began is not known either.\u00a0 In order to trace the origin of Okinawate, we might rely on “The Historical Record of Chosun (another name for the Yi dynasty) which only says that envoys from the Ryukyu Island made frequent visits to bring tribute to the Kings of Chosun.<\/p>\n
At that time in Korea, “Subak”, an old name of Taekwondo, had gained great popularity among the people, and therefore, it is not unlikely that the envoys from Okinawa learned and introduced to their people.\u00a0 This speculation is not too absurd when we recall the fact that “Nul”, the Korean see-saw, was also adopted by the people of Okinawa from Korea.\u00a0 It may therefore be concluded that Karate, derives from Taekyon or Subak, the primitive form of Taekwondo.<\/p>\n
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Q:\u00a0 What are the qualities of a black belt?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n| Integrity<\/td>\n | 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 |
\n| Loyalty<\/td>\n | The very word is life itself, for without loyalty we have no love of person or country.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Courtesy<\/td>\n | 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 |
\n| Self-Control<\/td>\n | 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 |
\n| Kindness<\/td>\n | 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 |
\n| Obedience<\/td>\n | This begins at home. Practice it with your family. Then enlarge it with your friends. Share it with humanity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| Cleanliness<\/td>\n | 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 |
\n| Perseverance<\/td>\n | 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 |
\n| Courage<\/td>\n | 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 |
\n| Reverence<\/td>\n | 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 A Black Belt strives to encompass these qualities in their daily life.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:\u00a0 Explain Taeguek.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nTranslated from their Chinese characters, Tae<\/em> means greatness, and geuk<\/em> eternity.\u00a0 Taegeuk is a symbol representing the principles of the cosmos, creation, and the norms of human life.\u00a0 The circumference of the Taegeuk mark symbolises infinity, and the two parts – red and blue, inside the circle, symbolise yin (negative) and yang (positive).\u00a0 Therefore, Taegeuk is the light which is the unified core of the cosmos and human life, and its boundlessness signifies energy and the source of life.\u00a0 The yin and yang represent the development of the cosmos and human life, and the oneness of the symmetrical halves, such as negative and positive, and hardness and softness.\u00a0 Without form, without a beginning, and without an end, Taegeuk represents the essence of all that is.<\/p>\nEight basic Eastern principles (kwae) are developed in Taegeuk.\u00a0 These are represented by the eight symbols outside the circle, and are arranged in an ordered system that also correlates with the cardinal and inter-cardinal directions.\u00a0 One bar means yang and two bars the yin, both representing the creation of harmony with the basic principles of the cosmos phenomena.<\/p>\n In ancient times, these symbols were a sign of power, and to this day four of them are found on the South Korean flag.\u00a0 The Taegeuk, infinity, and yin-yang are the three elements constituting a philosophical trinity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:\u00a0 Explain Koryo<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Koryo poomsae is represented by the Chinese character \u2018seonbi\u2019, which is both the line of the pattern, and means, a learned man of virtue who is characterised by a strong martial and moral spirit. This spirit has been inherited through the ages of Koguryo, Palhae and Koryo, and is the organising background of the Poomsae. The special ready position (tongmilgi) used in Koryo requires mental concentration focused by positioning the hands in between the upper abdomen, and the lower abdomen where \u2018sin\u2019 (divine) and \u2018jeong\u2019 (spirit) converge.
\n<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nQ:\u00a0 Explain Geumgang<\/em><\/strong>
\nThe word \u201cGeumgang\u201d originally meant being too strong to be broken.\u00a0 In Buddhism, what can break off every agony of mind with the combination of wisdom and virtue is called Geumgang.<\/p>\nGeumgang-seok in Korean \u00a0means diamond \u00a0– \u00a0Geumgang in Taekwondo means movement based on spiritual strength that is as beautiful and majestic as the Diamond Mountains and hard and adamant as diamond.<\/p>\n The line and shape of the pattern corresponds to the Chinese Character for mountain.\u00a0 The Korean people named the most beautiful mountain in the Korean Peninsula Geumgang-san, which is located in the Taebaek mountain range.\u00a0 In the movement of Poomse Geumgang the sharp and endlessly changeable majestic spirit like that of the mountains should be displayed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:\u00a0 Are you better than you were a year ago?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nWe would hope the answer is a resounding yes (if not why are you grading!?!).\u00a0 You should of course be able to elaborate on how you have improved giving examples.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:\u00a0 Where does Taekwondo come from?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nA:\u00a0 Korea<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:\u00a0 What does Tae Kwon Do literally translate to?<\/em><\/strong>
\n<\/em><\/p>\nFreely translated, Taekwondo means \u2018the art of kicking and punching.\u2019\u00a0 Literally it means:<\/p>\n \n \n\n\nTae<\/em><\/td>\n| <\/td>\n | Pushing, jumping, or striking with the foot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n\u00a0<\/em>Kwon<\/em><\/td>\n| <\/td>\n | Hitting or striking with fist or hand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n\u00a0<\/em>Do<\/em><\/td>\n| <\/td>\n | The way, the story, the art<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:\u00a0 What is the difference between the sport & martial art of Taekwondo?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nA:\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.\u00a0
\n<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:\u00a0 What is the difference between a colour belt and black belt?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nA:\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.
\n<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:\u00a0 What does being a black belt mean to you?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThis 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.
\n<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q:\u00a0 How do you live these things in your everyday life?<\/strong>
\n<\/em><\/p>\nPersonal response.\u00a0 Be sure to give examples.
\n<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nQ:\u00a0 What are the below and what do they do:<\/strong>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n\n- WTF<\/em><\/li>\n
- TA<\/em><\/li>\n
- Kukkiwon<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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.
\n<\/em><\/p>\nA:<\/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.
\n<\/em><\/p>\nA:<\/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 8th<\/sup> or 9th<\/sup> testing is conducted directly by Kukkiwon in Korea.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additional Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Korean Terminology & Theory for printing – 2nd Dan\/Poom Step 1 <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Of course then I was in primary school and martial arts was mainly for fun, but over time I became more serious about my training. In 1992 I started teaching, and by 1998 I had opened my own club. Over the next few years the club continued to grow opening in more locations and adding more classes at the old locations. These were of course old school and church halls, and teaching children of all levels and ages together, and adults of all levels together. As the club continued to grow I started to feel that there had to be a better way to teach - you would never put year one and year seven students in the same class at school, so why did we do it teaching martial arts. Of course you wouldn't expect them to learn the same things either. I also felt that adults weren't getting all they could from the classes in a one size fits all format. In addition to this, I wanted to take a more holistic approach to training, looking at all aspects of physical and mental health. In 2002 I decided the way forward was a full-time facility that could integrate all these aspects of health, and that would allow classes to be split by age and experience level. It took two years and a couple of false starts to find the right location, and in late 2004 work started on BTC. In 2011 we purchased and custom fitted our own building. Since then the centre has continued to go from strength to strength and developed a solid reputation as a leader in the martial arts and sports industry. We have also managed to maintain a friendly family orientated and social atmosphere within the club. My personal background was originally in martial arts, although I formally studied Science at QUT. Over the years I broadened both my martial arts knowledge and general knowledge of health and well being. My aim is to help every student achieve their personal goals and exceed their every expectation. I believe the enthusiasm and desire for constant and never ending improvement that I bring to my personal life and to every class is infectious, and will ultimately help every student in achieving their personal goal. Further, the holistic approach I take to developing a person as a whole, and the martial arts I teach as a whole, has led to the development of a very unique, innovative, and modern approach to a centuries old tradition. Our classes include the best aspects of body mechanics, sports psychology, boxing, yoga, tai chi, pilates, diet & nutrition and much more. All of this has led to the creation of a fun, safe, effective, and easy to learn system of teaching and style of martial art. Of course much of what has been achieved over the past few years is thanks to our great team, and the hundreds of loyal and passionate members of all of BTC's activities. 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