Newsletter September 2009
Southside
Taekwon-Do
September 2009
Upcoming Events
Sunday 8 November 2009 - Grading, Tuggeranong Workshop Room
Saturday 10 April - Sunday 11 April 2010:
Combined Canberra Black Belt Masterclass, Black Belt, Gup Grading. Details to follow
Photos/Videos
Any photos or video clips of past events would be deeply appreciated so we can include these on the web site with appropriate commentary. Please email to glen.mckinnon@facsia.gov.au
Grading
Congratulations to those students who successfully graded on 16 August:
9th Gup:
Ms E O’Brien
Mr R Killeen
Mr W Reichart
Mr D Hackett
Mr B Collins
Mr K Gately
8th Gup:
Mr L Strydom (jnr)
Ms E Phillips
Ms J Polinar
Mr L Strydom (snr)
7th Gup:
Ms S McKinnon
Ms A Phillips
6th Gup:
Mr R Stanford
4th Gup:
Mr C Ward
Mr B Ward
3rd Gup:
Mr A Niven
Ms L Butt
1st Gup:
Mr M Kosters
Mr R O’Brien
The Meaning of Dobok
We assign names to people and objects in order to distinguish between different individuals, between objects with different properties etc. We know immediately that 'Kim Sun Dal' is not the same person as 'Timothy Smith', that 'flora' is distinct from 'fauna', that a 'rock' and a 'pillow' do not have identical characteristics.
The naming of names is a classification process by which we impose order on the universe. In the absence of names the world would be chaotic and progress would be impossible. Our doboks serve a similar purpose. They reveal our occupation and our rank, identifying us as persons engaged in a certain kind of activity. Social order would be difficult to maintain without systemized forms of clothing.
Because of names, football can be clearly distinguished from baseball, Taekwon-do from Judo. Similarly, their respective uniforms allow us to distinguish a judge from a criminal, a general from a private soldier.
When we wear a uniform, we accept a certain role in society and we are obliged to behave accordingly.
Our martial art was given the name 'Taekwon-Do' to distinguish its technique, philosophical system, spiritual foundation and rules of competition from other Oriental martial arts. We have a uniform unique to Taekwon-Do for the same reason.
The International Taekwon-Do Federation introduced this dobok in 1982. It is the product of many years of research and development. This new dobok retains the aspects of the traditional dobok while representing a new age in terms of design. It eliminates many of the inconveniences associated with other martial arts uniforms. It will not, for instance, become undone during practice or tournament. It has also put an end to the dishonest practice of relying on starched material to create an artificial sound.
The dobok is considered a primary necessity in both training and tournament for the following reasons:
- The wearing of the dobok should instill pride in the student as a practitioner of Taekwon-Do
- It identifies the degree of skill and cultural education in Taekwon-Do that the individual has attained.
- The style of the dobok is symbolic of Taekwon-Do heritage and tradition.
- Grade and degree changes indicated by belt color create incentive while simultaneously preserving humility.
- The dobok is extremely practical and healthy.
- The official dobok distinguishes orthodox Taekwon-Do from it imitators.
The shirt and pants must be white in color to symbolize the traditional color of the Korean costume. Superfluous frills, piping, lettering and designs are not permissable.
It is very important for the student to keep his dobok clean at all times, wear it correctly and treat it with the respect he owes to his art. Black piping around the edge of the shirt is only worn by the black belt holder. This piping is three centimeters in width and is symbolic of the royal family and members of aristocratic houses during the Koguryo, Baekje and Silla Dynasties.
An international instructor is distinguished by black stripes three centumeters wide on both sides of the shirt and pants.
Facts and General Knowledge
The Founder of Taekwon-Do:
General Choi Hong Hi
The Date Taekwon-Do was Founded:
April 11th, 1955
The Date the ITF was Founded:
March 22nd, 1966
The Literal Meaning of Taekwon-Do:
Tae = foot technique, kwon = hand technique, Do = art or way of life
General Choi's Birth Date:
November 9th, 1918
Student Oath:
1. I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do.
2. I shall respect my instructors and seniors.
3. I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do.
4. I shall be a champion for freedom and justice.
5. I shall build a more peaceful world.
Order of Belts:
White Belt, Yellow Stripe, Yellow Belt, Green Stripe, Green Belt, Blue Stripe, Blue Belt, Red Stripe, Red Belt, Black Stripe, Black Belt.
Theory of Power:
Speed, Mass, Balance, Concentration, Reaction Force, Breathing Control.
Number of Patterns:
24 (one for each hour of the day) from Chon-ji to Tong-il, (Four directional punching and blocking are not official patterns, they are fundamental movement sequences), each pattern is named after a figure or event in Korean history.
Fundamental Principles of Taekwon-Do
They are based on the following principles:
- All movement should be designed to produce maximum power in accordance with scientific formulas and the principle of kinetic energy
- The principles behind the techniques should be so clear that even those ignorant to Taekwon-Do will be able to distinguish correct from incorrect movement
- The distance and angle of each movement should be exactly defined in order to achieve more efficient attack and defense
- The purpose and method of each movement should be clear and simple, in order to facilitate the teaching and learning process
- Rational teaching methods should be developed so that the benefits of Taekwon-Do can be enjoyed by everyone, young and old, men and women
- Correct breathing methods should be devised, enhancing the speed of each movement and reducing fatigue
- Attack should be possible against any vital spot on the body and it should be possible to defend against all varieties of attack
- Each attacking tool should be clearly defined and soundly based on the structure of the human body
- Each movement should be easy to execute, enabling the student to enjoy Taekwon-Do as a sport and recreation
- Special consideration should be paid to promoting good health and preventing injuries
- Each movement should be harmonious and rhythmical so that Taekwon-Do is aesthetically pleasing
- Each movement in a pattern must express the personality and spiritual character of the person it is named after.
- Adherence to these basic principles is what makes Taekwon-Do a martial art, an aesthetic art, a science and sport.
Tenets - Quotations
Theme: Courtesy
“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with th young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these.”
- George Washington (Former President of the
Theme: Integrity
“Rather fall with honour than succees by fraud.”
- Sophocles (Anient Greek tragedian and philosopher)
Theme: Perseverence
“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.”
- Confucius (Ancient Chinese thinker)
Theme: Self Control
“Warriors take chances Like everyone else, they fear failing, but they refuse to let fear control them.”
- Ancient Samurai Saying
Theme: Indomnitable Spirit
“The ultimate test of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and moments of convenience, but where he stands in moments of and moments of controversy.”
- Martin Luther King Jn (One of the leaders of the American civil rights movement)
Questions
1. In ITF tournament what happens if you, as center referee finds out the competitor is without a groin guard?
- You give a warning
- You send the competitor off the ring and give him 3 minutes to put it on
- You send the competitor off the ring and give him 2 minutes to put it
2. What is the purpose of doing circular motions?
- To surprise the opponent
- To find a longest way to allow us accelerate the movements
- To perform the movement in a different way
3. In sparring competition what happens if you have one feet out of the ring and the other one in the ring?
- You will get a warning
- You will get a minus point
- Nothing happens
4. Which is the difference between yopcha jirugi (side piercing kick) and yopcha milgi (side pushing kick)?
- Both are the same
- Side piercing kick has more power
- Side pushing kick has more mass than speed
5. In sparring competition what happens if you fall down and touch the floor only with one hand
- You get a warning
- The center referee stops the match and allows you to recover
- Nothing happens
6. When completing a pattern, at which moment exactly should we shout the name of the pattern?
- At the same time than the last movement
- Just before completing the last movement
- Just after completing the last movement
7. In sparring competition, what happens if you talk to the centre referee for a second time?
- You get a verbal warning
- The centre referee expels you
- You get a warning
8. Which of the following was the background of Taekwon-do for General Choi, Hong Hi?
- Karate
- Tae Kyon
- Soo Bak Gi
9. In pattern competition, what happens if you perform Chong-Jang being a first degree?
- You will get a minus point
- You will get 0 point
- Nothing happens
10. When performing a front snap kick, the weight should be put:
- In the front foot
- In the back foot
- No specific foot, as long that you try to keep the correct balance
11. In pattern competition, what happens if you stop for a moment?
- You will get 0 point
- You will get minus points
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