Taekwondo Basics Practice Exam

Taekwondo is a martial art from Korea which focuses high, fast kicks, agility, and self-discipline. The basics of Taekwondo include fundamental stances, footwork, hand techniques, and kicking techniques, which form the foundation for more advanced moves and forms. It involves learning blocks, strikes, and kicks, as well as focus on body control, balance, and flexibility.
Certification in Taekwondo Basics certifies your skills and knowledge in the basics of Taekwondo. This certification assess you in basic movements, techniques, stances, and patterns (called "forms").
Why is Taekwondo Basics certification important?

• The certification validates your skills and knowledge of in Taekwondo basics.
  
• Acts as an proof of your Taekwondo knowledge.
  
• Boosts your career opportunities for instructors or trainers.
• Assess and improves your personal knowledge.
• Helps you gain more senior roles in Taekwondo.
• Offers you credibility.
• Validates your commitment to the practice of Taekwondo.

Who should take the Taekwondo Basics Exam?

• Taekwondo Instructor
• Martial Arts Coach
• Taekwondo Referee
• Fitness Trainer (specializing in martial arts)
• Taekwondo Event Organizer
• Taekwondo School Administrator
• Taekwondo Personal Trainer
• Martial Arts School Owner
• Taekwondo Program Coordinator
• Sports Educator

Skills Evaluated

Candidates taking the certification exam on the Taekwondo Basics is evaluated for the following skills:

• Basic Techniques
• Forms (Poomsae)
• Strength and Flexibility
• Discipline and Focus
• Self-defense Techniques
• Understanding of Terminology
• Etiquette and Respect
• Kicking Techniques
• Speed and Agility
• Endurance and Stamina
  

Taekwondo Basics Certification Course Outline
The course outline for Taekwondo Basics certification is as below -

Domain 1. Basic Stances

• Front stance (Ap Seogi)

• Back stance (Dwi Seogi)

• Horse stance (Juchum Seogi)

• Attention stance (Charyeot Seogi)

• Ready stance (Joon-bee Seogi)

Domain 2. Basic Footwork

• Advancing and retreating steps

• Side steps (Chureo Seogi)

• Pivoting

• Front kick and returning footwork

Domain 3. Basic Kicks

• Front kick (Ap Chagi)

• Roundhouse kick (Dollyo Chagi)

• Side kick (Yop Chagi)

• Back kick (Dwi Chagi)

• Axe kick (Naeryo Chagi)

• Low, middle, and high-level kicks

Domain 4. Basic Hand Techniques

• Straight punch (Ap Joomuk Jireugi)

• Hammer fist (Me Joomuk Chigi)

• Knife hand strike (Sonal Chigi)

• Elbow strike (Pyeonsonkeo Chigi)

• Palm heel strike (Baemseok Chigi)

Domain 5. Basic Blocks

• Low block (Arae Makgi)

• Middle block (Momtong Makgi)

• High block (Eolgul Makgi)

• Inside block (An Makgi)

• Outside block (Bakkat Makgi)

Domain 6. Poomsae (Forms)

• Basic forms for beginners (e.g., Taegeuk Il Jang, Taegeuk Ee Jang)

• Understanding the principles behind forms

• Performing forms with accuracy and discipline

Domain 7. Self-Defense

• Simple self-defense techniques against grabs and attacks

• Escaping holds and counters using Taekwondo principles

Domain 8. Etiquette and Philosophy

• Taekwondo tenets: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-control, Indomitable spirit

• Etiquette in the dojang (training hall)

• Respect for instructors and fellow students

Domain 9. Physical Conditioning

• Flexibility exercises

• Strength and endurance training for martial arts

• Core stability and balance exercises

Domain 10. Health and Safety in Taekwondo

• Injury prevention and first aid basics

• Importance of warm-up and cool-down exercises