Drysdale's School Of Taekwon-Do

Study Guide

Required Knowledge for 3rd Gup

·         The meaning of the pattern Joong-Gun:

Joong-Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito, the first Japanese Governor General of Korea.  Ito was known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan Merger.  The 32 movements represent Mr. Ahn’s age when he was executed at Lui-Shung prison in 1910.

Joong-Gun has 32 movements and its diagram is a capital “I”.

·         The meaning of the tenant Perseverance (In-Nae):

There is an old oriental saying, “patience leads to virtue or merit.  One can build a peaceful home by being patient for 100 times.”  Certainly, happiness and prosperity are most likely brought to the patient person.  To achieve something, whether a higher degree or perfection of a technique, one must set his goals and constantly persevere.  Robert Bruce learned his lesson of perseverance from the persistent efforts of a lowly spider.  It was this perseverance and tenacity that finally enabled him to free Scotland in the 14^th century.  One of the most important secrets in becoming a leader of Taekwon-Do is to overcome every difficulty by perseverance.

·         The ten (10) parts of the student’s responsibility with regard to Student-Instructor

        relationship:

1.       Never tire of learning.  A good student can learn anytime and anywhere.  This is the secret of knowledge.

2.       A good student must be willing to sacrifice for his art and his instructor.  Many students feel their training is a commodity that is bought with monthly dues and they are unwilling to take part in demonstrations, teaching, and working around the Do-Jang.  An instructor can afford to lose this type of student.

3.       Always set an example for lower ranking students.  It is only natural that they will attempt to emulate their seniors.

4.       Always be loyal and never criticize the instructor, the art of Taekwon-Do or the teaching methods.

5.       If an instructor teaches a technique, practice and attempt to utilize it.

6.       Remember that a student’s conduct outside of the Do-Jang reflects on the art and instructor.

7.       If a student adopts a technique from another gym and the instructor disapproves of it, the student must discard it immediately or train at the other gym.

8.       Never be disrespectful to the instructor.  Though a student is allowed to disagree, the student must follow the instructions first and discuss the matter later.

9.       A student must always be eager to learn and ask questions.

10.   Never betray a trust.