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Tae Kwon Do Commands and Words

Words to remember

Kamsahamnida: Korean term for Thank You.
Chagi: Korean for "Kick"
Dojang: School or training hall
Tae Kwon Do: Foot, Hand, Way of Life
The Korean art of unarmed combat that is based on the earlier form of self-defense known as tae kwon and karate. The name was officially adopted in 1955 by a South Korean general, Choi Hong Hi, the principal founder
Chirigi: To Punch
Do: Way or path
Poomse: Forms

Tae Kwon Do

TKD is a martial art that is distinguished by it's kicking techniques. The leg, being the longest weapon, has a great potential to execute strikes without retaliation. TKD develops strength, speed, flexibility and stamina.

The earliest records of Martial Arts in Korea date back to 50BC. These earliest forms are known as Taek Kyon and are evidenced on wall paintings of tombs showing two men in fighting stances.

Tae Kwon Do Kicks

Chagi (Kick)
Dolryo Chagi (Roundhouse)
Ahp Chagi (Front)
Yup Chagi (Side)
Tollyo Chagi (Turning)
Bandal Chagi (Crescent)
Di Chagi (Back)
Golcho Chagi (Hooking)

Tae Kwon Do Commands

Charyot - Attention Stance
The student immediatly brings their feet together, slap their hands at their sides and stay at attention and wait for the next command
Kyung Nay - Bow  
You should bow when you enter or leave the school, greet an instructor or receive assistance from an instructor.
Choonbi - Ready Position
Sijak - Begin
, at the beginning of a sparring match or to begin a students' Pommse
Pardo - Return to Ready Position
Shee Yoe - Rest
Kamsahamneda - Thank You
Chun Manayo - You're Welcome


Names and Titles

Dan: Degree of Black Belt (such as 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc)
Gup; a rank below Black Belt
Sa Bum Nim: Instructor
Kwan Jung Nim: Director of a Martial Arts school, style or organization
Kuk Sa Nim: Grand Master or National Martial Arts Instructor


For information please see the Class Schedule page
and Black Belt Page.

Counting in Korean
      1 - Hana
      2 - Tul
      3 - Set
      4 - Net
      5 - Tassot
      6 - Yassot
      7 - Ilgop
      8 - Yadul
      9 - Ahop
    10 - Yul

il - First
Ee - Second
Sam - Third
Sa - Forth
Oh - Fifth
Yook - Sixth
Chil - Seventh
Pal - Eighth
Koo - Ninth
Ship - Tenth



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