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1. Why do we cross the uniform top left over right?
Because the left is traditionally dominant in Korean culture
Because in ancient Korea the sword was drawn from the left hip
Because the Japanese cross right over left and South Koreans wanted to distinguish themselves after the Japanese occupation ended
For no particular reason other than to ensure that all students wear their uniforms the same way

2. When doing a knifehand block, with what part of your hand do you block?
First 3 knuckles
First 2 knuckles
Outer edge of hand
Inner edge of hand

3. Which of the following describes a #3 jump front kick?
Back leg steps forward, then both feet jump and front leg kicks
Back leg adjusts in the air, then front leg leaves the ground and kicks
Front leg steps back, then both feet jump and back leg kicks
Front leg adjusts in the air, then back leg leaves the ground and kicks

4. Which of the following describes a vertical spearhand strike?
Forward thrust with fingers aligned from top to bottom
Forward thrust with fingers aligned from side to side
Sideways slice with fingers aligned from top to bottom
Sideways slice with fingers aligned from side to side

5. What would be a typical target for a vertical spearhand strike?
Bridge of nose
Throat
Solar plexus
Sternum

6. What would be a typical target for a horizontal spearhand strike?
Bridge of nose
Throat
Solar plexus
Sternum

7. How many moves are in Songahm 3?
18
23
28
81

8. What year did modern Taekwondo begin?
1219
1673
1955
1969

9. What three flags are displayed in the Taekwondo dojahng? (Be prepared at testing to give the reason for displaying each flag)
USA, ATA, South Korea
USA, South Korea, Okinawa
USA, ATA, WTTU
USA, WTTU, Okinawa

10. What do the combinations of bars that surround the circle on the South Korean flag represent?
Strength, weakness, compassion, aggression
North, south, east, west
Mother, father, brother, sister
Heaven, earth, fire, water

11. At what rank do you become a Grand Master?
7th degree
8th degree
9th degree
10th degree

12. At what rank do you wear the black stripe down the pant leg?
3rd degree
4th degree
5th degree
6th degree

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