KOREAN TERMINOLOGY
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1 One - Hana 하나
2 Two - Dool 둘
3 Three - Set 셋
4 Four - Net 넷
5 Five - Da sawt 다섯
6 Six - Yaw sawt 여섯
7 Seven - Il Gop 일곱
8 Eight - Yaw dawl 여덟
9 Nine - Ah Hop 아홉
10 Ten - Yawl 열
• Uniform - Do Bok 도복
• School - Do Jang 도장
• Attention - Cha Ryot 차렷
• Ready - Joon Bi 준비
• Horse riding stance - Joochoom Sawghi 주춤서기
• Frontsnap Kick - Ahp Chaghi 앞차기
• Roundhouse Kick - Dollyo Chaghi 돌려차기
• Thank you - Kam Sa Ham Nee Da 감사합니다
• Bow to the flags - Kukiae Daehayo Kyong-nay
국기에 대하여 경례
• Bow to the Master - Sabumnim Kae Kyong-nay
사범님께 경례
• Bow to the Instructor - Sunbaenim Kae Kyong-nay
선배님께 경례
• Knife Hand Block - Sonnal Makki 손날막기
• Walking Stance - Ap Sawghi 앞서기
• Indian Style - Jung Ja 정좌
• Forward Stance (or Big Stance) - Ap Ku Bee 앞굽이
10 Articles of Mental Training - 1~5 Lines
1. Be loyal to your country – LOYALTY, SIR!
2. Be obedient to your parents – OBEDIENCE, SIR!
3. Be loving to your family – LOVE, SIR!
4. Be cooperative with others – COOPERATION, SIR!
5. Be faithful to your friends – FAITHFULNESS, SIR!
• Rest - Shee Awe 쉬어
• Form - Poom Sae 품세
• Down Block - Arae Makki 아래막기
• Return to ready stance - Baro 바로
• Belt - Dee 띠
• High Block - Awl Gool Makki 얼굴막기
• Middle Block - Momtong Makki 몸통막기
• Hello sir or ma’am - Anyoung Hashim Nika?
안녕하십니까?
• Good bye - Anyounghee Kahsaeyo
안녕히 가세요.
10 Articles of Mental Training - 6~10 Lines
6. Be respectful to your masters – RESPECT, SIR!
7. Be honest in personal affairs – HONESTY, SIR!
8. Show concern for others – COMPASSION, SIR!
9. Never attack without reason – MERCY, SIR!
10. Finish what you started – PERSISTENCE, SIR!
• Side Kick - Yawp Chaghi 옆차기
• Sparring - Ghyo roo ghi 겨루기
• Start - Shi Jak 시작
• Jump Side Kick - Twio Yawp Chaghi
뛰어 옆차기
• Sparring Stance - Gyoroogi Joonbee
겨루기 준비
• Back Stance - Dwee Koo Bee 뒷굽이
• What is your Master's name?
- Master Lee, Sir or Ma'am.
• What is your life goal?
- I want to be ___________, Sir or Ma'am.
• What is the meaning of Tae Kwon Do?
- Tae: To Kick with foot
- Kwon: A Hand or fist to block, punch, or strike.
- Do: Way of life or philosophy
• Where does Taekwondo come from?
- South Korea, Sir or Ma'am.
• You did a good job - Sugo Hah Shut Seum nida 수고하셨습니다
• Judge - Shim Pahn 심판
• Breaking - Kyok Pah 격파
• Back Kick - Dwee Chaghi 뒤차기
• skip Roundhouse Kick - Pareunbal Dollyo Chaghi 빠른발 돌려차기
• What is to bow and why is it important?
- The bow is the Eastern way of greeting, the same as a handshake in the West.
Bowing shows sincerity, respect, and deep concentration, Sir or Ma'am.
• Nice to meet you - Bahn Gahp Seumnida
반갑습니다
• Double Knife Hand Block - Yahng Sonnal Makki 양손날막기
• Back Fist Strike - Deung Joomeok Chighi
등주먹치기
• Hook Kick - Ap Hooreeghi 앞후리기
• Spin kick - Dwi Hooreeghi 뒤후리기
Why do you yell?
• I yell to develop internal and spiritual strength with concentration and confidence, Sir or Ma'am.
When punching and kicking, what are the three vital spots to hit?
• I should hit between the nose and mouth
(In Joog 인중), Sir
• I should hit the solar plexus (Myong Chee 명치), Sir
• I should hit the groin (Nang Shim 낭심), Sir
What are the tenants of Tae Kwon Do?
• Courtesy (Yeh ee 예의)
• Perseverance (In Nae 인내)
• Integrity (Yom Chi 염치)
• Self-Control (Geuk Ki 극기)
• Indomitable Spirit
(Baek Jawl Bool Gool 백절불굴) Sir or Ma'am!
• High Roundhouse Kick - Awl gool Dollyo Chaghi 얼굴 돌려 차기
• Knife Hand Neck Strike - Sonnal Mok Chighi 손날 목치기
• Break Apart - Gahlyo 갈려
• Continue - Gae Sok 계속
• Stop - Geuman 그만
• Turn Around - Dwee Ro Dora 뒤로 돌아
• Please introduce yourself.
"Let me introduce myself.
My name is ___________________.
I go to _______________ school.
I am in _______________ grade.
I like to _____________________, Sir or Ma'am."