1st Kup Knowledge

Question 1

Male Olympic Weight Divisions

Answer 1

• Not exceeding 58kg
• Over 58kg & not exceeding 68kg
• Over 68kg & not exceeding 80kg
• Over 80kg

Question 2

Female Olympic Weight Divisions

Answer 2

• Not exceeding 49kg
• Over 49kg & not exceeding 57kg
• Over 57kg and not exceeding 67kg
• Over 67kg

Question 3

What does Black Belt signify?

Answer 3

Opposite to white, therefore, signifies the maturity and proficiency in Taekwondo. Also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.

Question 4

Poom Belt Black/Red 1st - 3rd Poom

Answer 4

Worn by Junior black belts (under 15 years)

Question 5

Black Belt 1st Dan - 9th Dan

Answer 5

Worn by black belts (15 years and older)

Question 6

What are the 5 Kwan’s of Taekwondo?

Answer 6

• Chung Do Kwan
• The Moo Duk Kwan
• Yun Moo Kwan
• Chang Moo Kwan
• Chi Do Kwan

Question 7

When was the IOC recognised as an Olympic sport?

Answer 7

1980, Paris

Question 8

When was Taekwondo introduced to the Olympic program as a demonstration sport?
And when did it become a full Olympic sport?

Answer 8

1988, Seoul Korea

2000, Greece games