Test Paper Topics
All papers should be typed in 12 point Times font with a 1" border. Your paper should
be as long as needed to fully express your thoughts (e.g. 2+ pages)
Please answer each question listed for your present rank.
White
My philosophy of self-defense and the use of force.
What is a martial artist?
What am I looking for/trying to achieve by learning the martial arts?
Yellow
My philosophy on failing.
Why are our Uniforms White?
Orange
My Philosophy of Training.
What are my weaknesses?
How will I strengthen my weaknesses.
Green
My philosophy of Leadership.
What is the significance of the color black on Taekwondo uniforms?
Blue
My Philosophy of Living is.
What is the significance of the colors black and white on the Korean Flag?
Purple
What is my philosophy on my obligations toward:
1. My lower ranks;
2. My Peer Ranks;
3. My Upper Ranks;
4. The Phoenix?
Brown
What is a martial artist and how has my answer changed since I started my training?
My Philosophy on practicing the martial arts and it's application to succeeding.
My short and long term training goals and life goals are...?
Red
If you had students of my own, the single most valuable thing would teach them
would be...?
The single most valuable lesson I have learned to this point in my life is...?
What is my relationship with Grand Master John. H. Kim and my immediate
instructors?
Red/Black
1st Dan Candidates
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