FLAGS/STUDENT CREED/MOTTO/OTHER

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 SCHOOL MOTTO

  • "JUNG SIN IL DO HA SA BUL SUNG"
Once you set your mind, with Enthusiasm and Persistence, anything is possible. With the mind and body together, all things are possible.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

  • Chong Bong means "top of the mountain," which was the nickname of Master Jay Hyon.
    • He founded the Karate Center (now World Martial Arts Center) in Minneapolis, MN in 1965.
    • He also created the Chong Bong forms.
  • The Kingdoms of Korea are Silla, Paekche and Koguryu.

STUDENT CREED

  • I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or physical health. 
  • I intend to develop self-discipline to bring out the best in myself and others.
  • I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively to help myself and my fellow men and women, and to never be abusive or offensive.

FLAGS

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • The colors are red, white and blue.
  • In the upper left corner there is a blue field, containing 50 white stars representing the 50 states.
  • The 13 stripes (7 red, 6 white) represent the 13 original colonies.
  • RED signifies hardiness and valor
  • WHITE signifies purity and innocence
  • BLUE signifies vigilance, perseverance and justice
  • It is believed that Betsy Ross made the first American Flag
  • Frequently called the Star Spangled Banner, Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, the Red White and Blue

KOREA
  • The colors are red, white, blue and black
  • The circle in the middle is called the Taeguk
  • The line dividing the taeguk is called the Key
  • There are 4 sets of 3 bars in each corner
    • 3 Solid represent Heaven
    • 3 Broken represent Earth
    • 2 Solid, 1 Broken represent Fire
    • 2 Broken, 1 Solid represent Water
  • The Korean flag represents purity and harmony.

ESSAY QUESTIONS

These are opinion questions to better understand your thoughts on Tae Kwon Do. There is no wrong answer.
  • What does your form teach you?
  • Why did you join Tae Kwon Do?
  • What has Tae Kwon Do done for you?
  • If a new student came to our school, what would you tell them about it?
  • How many kicking combinations do you know?
    • Answer- hundreds
    • Ex: Left foot front kick, front kick. Left foot front kick, round kick. Left foot front kick, side kick. Right foot front kick, front kick. Etc...