These are samples of Knowledge Test questions that we ask all senior, black belt and instructor candidates.
We are looking for rationale, examples and debate to examine the amount of research and thought processes executed by each individual.
Very few answers are closed, and many have a multitude of open-ended answers.
What is a black belt; Instructor; Master; Grand Master , and don't the titles come automatically with one's rank?
What are the pros and cons of competition biased training?
What are the application and power delivery differences between a punch and a palm strike?
What are the reasons (and differences) for resting our fists either on our hips versus our upper ribs?
What is the reason for twisting our wrists when completing a punch, and is this a good thing?
What is the difference between 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional applications of the 3 HapKiDo Principles?
What is " sine wave ", and why do some see it as 2 dimensional?
What REALLY is a martial art, and what do most of us practice?
Why is authentic, quality certification especially important today?
Why are traditions and linage crucial?
Should martial arts evolve , or should they be preserved as their respective founders designed them?
What has been the evolutionary path of TaeKwonDo ?
What has been the evolutionary path of HapKiDo ?
What are the main benefits of correct breathing skills ?
Why do we injure ourselves (bruise) when we fall , and how do we minimize this?
What is the difference between active and passive stretching , and when do we correctly use them?
What are the primary and secondary functions of a stance ?
What are the major differences between stable and unstable stances , and when should we use each?
Why do some martial arts have patterns , and what are their pros and cons ?
Why do we Kiap , and how would we apply this to multiple concurrent strikes ?
Why are our doboks white ?
Why do we have colored (belt) ranks?
Why are Dan belts black ?
Why are MooDukKwan dobok trims blue , as well as some MDK Kwan Dan belts?
Why do we need to Test ?
Why must we have Kyorugi (free sparring)?
Why is there Kyukpa (breaking skills)?
What is Ki , and why do martial artists need to develop it differently from others?