1.
When in doubt about a rule or traditional custom, it is wise to ask a senior student before approaching your Instructor.
2.
There are traces of TaeKwonDo as far back as 37 B.C. in the form of murals and giant carvings.
3.
A Grand Master is a teacher of Masters.
4.
The first and only foreigner to compete in a Korean National tournament, called the Presidential Championship was 3rd Degree Black Belt, Edward B. Sell in 1963.
5.
By 1980 there were 27 different styles of Korean martial arts.
6.
In 1975 the President of Korea declared TaeKwonDo a “National Sport”.
7.
It is tradition to never let your belt touch the floor.
8.
If you are tired and dressed in Toe’balk, it is permissible to stretch out and take a short nap while waiting to be tested or at a large tournament.
9.
Grand Master Edward B. Sell formed the U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association in 1967.
10.
The Black Belt is a symbol of being a Champion over all your weakness.
11.
A Kwan is actually a school that teaches the art and science of TaeKwonDo.
12.
TaeKwonDo became most popular during the Silla Dynasty
13.
The first TaeKwonDo organization to have worldwide recognition was called the “Korea TaeKwonDo Association.”
14.
Grand Master E. B. Sell was the first person outside of the Korean Nationality that was ever awarded the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Degree Black Belt.
15.
When awarded the 6th Gup Green Belt, a person is no longer called a “beginner”.
