White Belt: 10th Kup
Tae Kwon-Do terminology is based on the Korean language, however some words were developed specifically for Tae Kwon-Do, and do not appear in the Korean vocabulary. Using these terms enable students to train anywhere in the world, over coming all languages difficulties.
Pattern(s) Required
4 Directional Punch 1 | Sajo Jirugi 1 |
4 Directional Punch 2 | Sajo Jirugi 2 |
General Terms
Training Hall | Dojang |
Training Suit | Dobuk |
Belt | Ti |
Instructor | Sabum |
Assistant nInstructor | Bousabum |
Master | Sabyum |
Grandmaster | Saseung |
Student | Jeja |
Grade | Kup |
Degree | Dan |
Pattern | Tul |
In Class Commands
Attention | Charyot |
Bow | Kyong Ye |
Ready | Chunbi |
Start | Si Jak |
Stop | Goman (At’Cho) |
Back to Ready | Barrol |
Yell/Shout | Ki Hap |
At Ease | Shuit |
Line Up | Annoda Wie |
Dismissed | Haessan |
Forwards | Apro Kaggi |
Backwards | Dwiyro Kaggi |
About Turn | Dwiyro Torro |
Switch | Ba Quo |
Continue | Kae Sok |
Break | Kalyeo |
Movements & Stances
Attention Stance | Charyot Sogi |
Parallel Stance | Narani Sogi |
Sitting Stance | Annun Sogi |
Walking Stance | Gunnan Sogi |
Sections of the Body
High Section | Nopunde |
Mid Section | Kaunde |
Low Section | Najunde |
Parts of the Body
Head | Mori |
Hand | Son |
Forefist | Ap Joomuk |
Forearm | Palmok |
Inner Forearm | Ap Palmok |
Outer Forearm | Bakat Palmok |
Knee | Moorup |
Shin | Kyong Gol |
Foot | Pal |
Tenents of Tae Kwon-Do
Courtesy | Ye Ui |
Intergrity | Yom Chi |
Perseverance | In Nae |
Self Control | Guk Gi |
Indomitable Spirit | Baekjul Boolgool |