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Beginning Students
 | WB1. What is the name of your karate school? MTA Karate Academy |
| WB2. What does MTA mean? Martial Arts Training Alliance |
| WB3. Who is the founder of the MTA Karate Academy and what is his
rank? |
 | Master Shaw, 4th degree Black Belt, Tang Soo Do. |
| WB4. Who is the Chief Instructor for the MTA Karate Academy and
what is his rank?
| Mr. Garris, 2nd degree Black Belt, Tang Soo Do. |
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| WB5. Who taught Master Shaw Tang Soo Do, and where did he train?
| Master Lee Han Inn, 7th degree Black Belt, Kunsan
AB, Korea, 1977. |
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| WB6. Who is the Grand Master of Tang Soo Do? Grand Master Hwang
Kee |
| WB7. Where did Tang Soo Do originate? China by way of Korea |
| WB8. What is the Korean term for master teacher? Sa Bom Nim |
| WB9. What is the Korean term for training hall? DoJang |
| WB10. What is the Korean term for uniform? DoBok |
| WB11. What is the symbol for quality and excellence in karate?
Black Belt |
| WB12. Karate begins and ends with? Courtesy |
| WB13. What is Courtesy? Treating people in a polite manner. |
| WB14. What is honesty? Truthful, not deceiving. |
| WB15. What is self control? The containment of your own actions
and behavior. |
| WB16. What does DPP stand for? Discipline, Patience, Perseverance. |
Gold Belts studying for Orange Belt must know:
| OB17. What are the four points of discipline? |
| Do what you are expected to do. |
| Do it in a timely manner. |
| Conduct yourself in the proper manner |
| Be in control at all times. |
| OB18. What is Patience? The ability to wait without frustration. |
| OB19. What is determination? The will to continue trying until you
succeed regardless of difficulty. |
| OB20. What is Enthusiasm? A strong feeling of excitement. |
| OB21. What is motivation? A strong desire to take action. |
| OB22. What does perseverance mean? Never quit. |
| OB23. What is respect? A feeling of high regard for something
special; special treatment. |
| OB24. What is restraint? The ability to hold back. |
| OB25. Why do we practice karate? To strengthen our mind, body and
spirit through discipline, hard work, and continued challenge. |
| OB26. Why do parents want kids to learn karate? To develop good
character, conduct and behavior, self-discipline and self control,
respect and honor, and academic achievement. |
Orange Belts studying for Green Belt must know:
| GB27. What are the 3 main elements of self-control? |
| Mind (awareness, justice, education, self-confidence) |
| Body (acts of violence, conduct, addiction, physical fitness) |
| Spirit (emotions, perseverance, patience, faith, courage) |
| GB28. What is discipline? Mental and physical training to achieve
self-control and good conduct and behavior. |
| GB29. What is humility? To be modest, never boastful, lowering
yourself to show respect. |
| GB30. What is honor? Special action taken to show respect. |
| GB31. What is dedication? A feeling of love and reverence for a
cause. |
| GB32. What is commitment? An action taken to show your support for
a cause. |
| GB33. What is loyalty? A feeling of obligation to serve a cause. |
| GB34. What is fear? Anticipation of pain caused by the appearance
of danger or the unknown. |
| GB35. What is ambition? The desire for fame, honor, or success. |
| GB36. What is courage? Standing up firmly to fear without
hesitation. |
| GB37. What is sacrifice? Giving up of something for something more
important. |
| GB38. What is compassion? Feeling of sorrow for others who are
suffering. |
| GB39. What is initiative? Doing what needs to be done without
being told. |
| GB40. What is egoism? A me first selfish attitude. |
| GB41. What is egotism? Excessive talking about yourself and how
good you think you are. |
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