During your test, you will be expected to interview with the promotion board. You may be asked about any of the following information, so be sure to study well!
Our Martial Art
- The style of martial art that we study is Tang Soo Do – Taekwondo.
- Our martial art comes from Korea.
- Our association is The Mountain Academy of Martial Arts.
- Our martial arts heritage is Moo Duk Kwan.
The Five Tenets of Taekwondo
- Courtesy
- Integrity
- Perseverance
- Self-Control
- Indomitable Spirit
Our Instructors
(click on an instructor for their Bio)
Betsy Schwettman
1st Degree Black Belt
Additional Study for Advanced Students
Our martial arts heritage comes from the Moo Duk Kwan, which means School of Martial Virtue. It was originally a Tang Soo Do Dojang created by Founder Hwang Kee after Japanese occupation ended at the close of World War II.
Tang Soo Do means Way of the China Hand (the word “Tang” refers to China’s Tang Dynasty). Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art that existed for a couple decades before Taekwondo was created. The Moo Duk Kwan interpretation of Tang Soo Do was created by Founder Hwang Kee through his study of the ancient Korean art of Taekkyon, the study of several Karate styles, and traditional Chinese martial arts.
Further information is available here: Mountain Academy History