GrandMaster Dato Dr. Sabree Salleh
DSSA,DPMT,AMN,PJC,PJK,DSM,OIM,Order of Friendship(DPRK)
9th Degree Black Belt
What does M.G.T.F stand for?
Malaysian Global Taekwon-do Federation
What year was the PSTA(GTF) founded?
1999
What was the PSTA(GTF) formerly known as?
Penang International Taekwon-do Association (PITA), founded in 1972
Who was the 1st President of PITA?
Mr.Neoh Choo Kean (1972-1974)
Who is the current President of the PSTA(GTF)?
Master Choong Teck Hong, 7th Degree Black Belt (1974-2004)
What does P.S.T.A stand for?
Penang State Taekwon-do Association
What does L.M.T.C stand for?
Looi Martial Arts Taekwon-do Centre
What do I call ... ?
President: Chung-Jae Sabum Nim Gae
GrandMaster (9th Degree): Sa Sun Nim Gae
Master Instructor (7th & 8th Degree): Sih Sabum Nim Gae
International Instructor (4th - 6th Degree): Guk-Jae Sabum Nim Gae
Examining Instructor: Sim Sa Kwon Nim Gae
Why are there 9 degrees of black belt ?
9 is the highest single digit number. It is made up of 3s (3x3). In the orient, the number 3 carries high esteem. The ideograph of 3 also contains 3 horizontal lines that symbolize heaven, mankind and earth.
The 9 black belt groups are represented as 3 groups: (1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree) - 1st Level, (4th, 5th & 6th Degree) - 2nd Level, (7th, 8th & 9th Degree) - 3rd Level.
What is the difference between a Junior Black & a 1st Dan?
A Junior Black is a student who is below 16 years of age. To take the 1st Dan Examination, a student must be at least 16 years of age in the year of the grading. A 1st Dan has a more difficult power-breaking exam and a much higher standard of expertise will be expected during the grading. When the Junior Black Belt student reaches the age of 16, and if he or she is mature enough and is recommended by their Instructor, they can take the upgrading examination to 1st Dan.
What are the tenets of Taekwon-do?
Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit (CIPSI)
