Important Terminology & Definitions
MOTTO
Improvement of Mind and Body Ethical Self-Conduct Unity Among Members
TENETS
Courtesy Integrity Perseverance Self-Control Indomitable Spirit
Improvement of Mind and Body Ethical Self-Conduct Unity Among Members
TENETS
Courtesy Integrity Perseverance Self-Control Indomitable Spirit
DEFINITION OF TAEKWON-DO
Taekwon-do is a Korean unarmed art of self-defense. It is not only kicking and punching, but a way of thinking and living. The main goal of Taekwon-do is to achieve total mind and body control through training.
CHON-JI
Chon-Ji is the first pattern practiced by the beginner. It means literally the “heaven and earth” and is interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of Korean history. The pattern consists of two similar parts, one to represent the heaven and the other the earth. It has 19 movements in all.
RULES
1. Students must salute the flags upon entering and leaving the Dojang.
2. Students must bow to Sah-Bum-Nim when greeting.
3. Students must use the words “Sir” or “Ma’am” when speaking to black belt instructors.
4. Students must attend classes regularly.
5. Students must keep the Dojang clean.
Taekwon-do is a Korean unarmed art of self-defense. It is not only kicking and punching, but a way of thinking and living. The main goal of Taekwon-do is to achieve total mind and body control through training.
CHON-JI
Chon-Ji is the first pattern practiced by the beginner. It means literally the “heaven and earth” and is interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of Korean history. The pattern consists of two similar parts, one to represent the heaven and the other the earth. It has 19 movements in all.
RULES
1. Students must salute the flags upon entering and leaving the Dojang.
2. Students must bow to Sah-Bum-Nim when greeting.
3. Students must use the words “Sir” or “Ma’am” when speaking to black belt instructors.
4. Students must attend classes regularly.
5. Students must keep the Dojang clean.
Korean Terms
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Taekwon-do School Do-Jang
Taekwon-do Uniform Do-Bok Attention Cha-Ryut Bow Kyung-net Ready Joon-Bee Begin Shi-Jak Stop Go-Man Thank you Gamsa-hamnida Pattern Tul Instructor Sah-Bum-Nim Grand Master Kwan-Jang-Nim |
One Hah-nah
Two Dool Three Seht Four Net Five Da-suht Six Yeo-suht Seven Il-gope Eight Yuh-dull Nine Ah-hope Ten Yull |
