Norristown Area Taekwon-Do

Tai Chi written test bkin100H  (2 points a piece unless otherwise stated)

1-3) Define each of the three characters that make up the word Tai Chi Chuan

4) Xian, Kata, Hyoung means what in English? ______________________________

5) What is the definition of the word used in question # 4 (use back of the paper using the exact word for word definition from the student booklet) (10 points)

6 What style of Tai Chi are you studying?

7) What is your maximum heart rate? Show the math.

8-12) What are the 5 elements of fitness? Give an explanation of how each one relates to Tai Chi

Multiple Choice:

14) Doing the crane technique the entire length of the taojung floor would be:

A Muscular strength

B Flexibility

C Muscular endurance

D Stamina

E Fitness

F Hello Kitty

15) Doing planks in class is

A Flexibility

B Muscular strength

C Body composition endurance

D Cardio Stamina

E Un-inclusive core training

F Hello Kitty

16) Tai Chi breathing exercises would be

A Cardio respiratory endurance exercise

B Muscular strength exercise

C Muscular endurance exercise

D Core training exercise

E Dynamic stretching

F Hello Kitty

17) What country did Tai Chi originate from? 

                                A Japan

                B Korea

                C Taiwan

                D China

                E Philippines

                F Hello Kitty Land

18) Tai Chi is a _____________  impact exercise for all especially the elderly and therefore is a major exercise prescription for the elderly.

19-22)  What are the 4 methods of stretching?

                23) What is the class Bible verse? Location and verse (8 points)

List the names of the postures: (1 point)