Reference to the following terms is indispensable for an understanding of promotion requirements, studio and class conduct, Korean culture, techniques and instructional commands. (Note: In syllables beginning with "G" the "G" is not affricated as in the English word "Giraffe", but is rather voiced as in the English word "Go". The "A" sound in Korean words resembles the "A" in the English word "Father" and not like in the English words "Apple" or "Anguish". At times a "K" will become voiced much like a "G" when it is at the beginning of a syllable in the middle or end of a word.)
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1. Numbers(Bon)
2. General Terminology
3. Basic Stances (Gi Cho Ja Seh)
4. Commands In Training
5. Commands In Starting and Closing Class
6. Basic Hand Techniques(Soo Gi)
7. Basic Kicking Techniques(Jok Gi)
8. Sparring(Deh Ryun)
9. Anatomy
10. Tournament Terminology
11. Courtesy and Etiquette
Numbers(Bon)
General Terminology
Tang Soo Do - The Name Of The Art We Study
The Martial Way Association - The Name Of Our Organization
Soo Bahk Do - Ancient Name of the Martial Art of Korea Founded by Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee
Kwan Jang (Nim) - Grandmaster, The Title For Head of The Martial Way Association(Currently Kwan Jang Nim Andy Ah Po)
Sa Bom (Nim) - Master Instructor, Master Propst's Title
Kyo Sa (Nim) - Certified Instructor, Mr. Mark Matthias' Title
Nim - A Term of Respect Similar to "Sir" or "Honorable"
Sun Beh - Senior Member
Hu Beh - Junior Member
Dan - Degree, Holder of Midnight Blue(Black) Belt
Gup - Grade, Holder of Color Belt Under Midnight Blue
Ko Dan Ja - Senior Dan Holder
Yu Dan Ja - Dan Holder
Yu Gup Ja - Gup Holder
Kwan Won - Student Member
Cho Bo Ja - Beginner
Do Jang - Training Hall (Studio)
Do Bok - Training Suit (Uniform)
Dee - Belt
Kwan Gi - The Flag of a Style or School of Tang Soo Do
Gi Cho - Basic
Hyung - Form
Deh Ryun - Sparring
Ho Shin Sul - Self-Defense
Soo Gi - Hand Techniques
Jok Gi - Foot Techniques
Chi Gung - Extension of Energy
Neh Gung - Internal Power, Breathing Throughout a Technique, or Internal Control in Exercise
Weh Gung - External Power, Breathing at the End of a Technique, or External Control in Exercise
Neh Guru - The Internal Way/Method
Weh Guru - The External Way/Method
Shim Gung - Spiritual Power or Control in Exericse
Mahk Kee - Block
Kong Kyuk - Attack, Strike
Pyong - Balanced, Calm, Peaceful
Ahn - Safe, Secure, Confident, Comfortable
Ha Dan - Lower Part
Choong Dan - Middle/Center Part
Sang Dan - High Part
Ahp - Front
Yup - Side
Dwi - Back
Cha Gi - Kick
Ki Hap - Yell, Vocal Exhalation, Spirit Unification
Shi Sun - Focus of Eyes or Direction of Line of Sight, Focus of Mind
Choong Shim - Balance
Chung Kwon - Forefist
Kap Kwon - Backfist
Soo Do - Knife Hand
Yuk Soo Do - Ridge Hand
Kwan Soo - Spear Hand
Jang Kwon - Heal of Palm
Podo - Snapping
Son Mok - Bent Wrist
O Rin Jok - Right
Wen Jok - Left
Choong Jok - Center
Jindo - Advancing & Retreating
Gahten Bahl - Multiple Techniques Without Placement or Reset
Ja Seh - Stance
Tae Kuk Gi - Name of the South Korean Flag
Sook Gi - Water Energy
Wah Gi - Fire Energy
E-Dan - Jumping
Kyok Pah - Breaking
Hwa Rang - Often Translated As "Flower Knights", An Elite Group of Warriors In the Times of the Ancient Korean Dynasties (Circa Until 10'th Century)
Ton Jon - Center Of Gravity
Basic Stances (Gi Cho Ja Seh)
Choon Bee Ja Seh - Ready Stance
Hu Gul Ja Seh - Back Stance
Fu Gul Ja Seh - Cat Stance
Kee Mah Ja Seh - Horse Riding Stance
So Ko Rip Ja Seh - Side Stance(50/50 Even Weight Distribution)
Kyo Cha Rip Ja Seh - Cross-Legged Stance
Che Ha Dan - Low Stance With Rear Leg Bent and Front Leg Straight With Only the Heel On the Floor
Commands In Training
Tulio/Turo - Reverse
Ku Ryung - Count
Ku Ryung E Mah Cho So - By the Count
Ku Ryung Sam Gup - By the set
Ku Ryung Up Shi - Without Count, All The Way Through
Chay Ryut /Chariot - Attention
Kyung Ret - Bow
Choon Bee - Ready
Shi Jok - Begin
Ba Ro - Return
Shio/Sho - Relax(Rest)
Tora - Turn
Dwi Ro Tora - Turn to the Rear
Bal Cha Gi Choon Bee - Ready For Kicking
Ja Yu Ja Seh / Deh Ryun Ja Seh - Ready For Defense(Sparring)
Bahl Pahkwa - Shift Sides
Ahn Jo / Chak Suk - Be Seated
Yuk Suk - Stand Up
Sam Kwan - Reverse Center Punch, Front Kick, Center Punch (Appears in Chil Sung E Ro Hyung)
Commands In Starting and Closing Class
Cha Ryut - Attention
Kuk Gi Ba Rae - Salute the Flag
Ba Ro - Return
Ahn Jo / Chak Suk - Sit
Il Soot - Stand/Standing
Muk Nyum - Meditation
Shio - Return
Cha Ryut - Attention
Kwan Jang Nim E Kyung Ret - Bow to Grand Master
Sa Bo Nim Ke Kyung Ret - Bow to Master Instructor
Yu Dan Ja Ke Kyung Ret - Bow to Dan(s), Bow to Dan Instructor
Yu Gup Ja Ke Kyung Ret - Bow to Gup Instructor
Sang Ho Kan E Kyung Ret - Bow to Partner(To Each Other)
Shim Sah Kwan Nim Ge Kyung Ret - Bow to Judge/Examiner
Kahn Sam nee Dah - Thank You
Basic Hand Techniques (Soo Gi)
Ha Dan Mah Kee - Low Block, Front Stance
Choong Dan Kong Kyuk - Center Punch, Front Stance
San Dan Kong Kyuk - High Punch, Front Stance
Sang Dan Mah Kee - High Block, Front Stance
Basic Kicking Techniques (Jok Gi)
Ap Podo Oll Ri Gi - Front Stretch Kick
Ap Cha [Nut] Gi - Front Kick
Yup Cha Gi - Front Kick, Side Stance
Yup Podo Oll Ri Gi - Side Strech Kick
Yup Podo Cha Gi - Side Kick
Dull Ryo Cha Gi - Round Kick
Dwi Cha Gi - Back Kick
Dwi Hu Ri Gi - Spinning Heel Kick
Ahneso Phaku Ro Cha Gi - Inside to Outside Crescent Kick
Pakeso Ahnu Ro Cha Gi - Outside to Inside Crescent Kick
Yup Hu Ri Gi - Hook Kick
Ap Mee Ro Cha Gi - Front Pushing Kick
Moo Roop Cha Gi - Knee Kick
Peet Cha Gi - Diagonal Inside to Outside Kick / Reverse Round Kick
E-Dan Ap Cha Gi - Jumping Front Kick
E-Dan Yup Podo Cha Gi - Jumping Side Kick
E-Dan Dull Ryo Dwi Hu Ri Gi - Jumping Spinning Heel Kick
E-Dan Ahneso Phaku Ro Cha Gi - Jumping Spinning Inside to Outside Crescent Kick
E-Dan Pakeso Ahnu Ro Cha Gi - Jumping Spinning Outside to Inside Crescent Kick
E-Dan Dwi Cha Gi - Jumping Back Kick
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Sparring (Deh Ryun)
Sam Soo Shik Deh Ryun - Three-Step Sparring
Il Soo Shik Deh Ryun - One-Step Sparring
Ja Yu Deh Ryun - Free Sparring
Bong Deh Ryun - Stick Sparring
Took Soo Deh Ryun - Special Sparring
Dan Do Deh Ryun - Short Knife Sparring
Sil Cheh Deh Ryun - Full Contact Sparring
Gun Nuhn Deh Ryun - Non-Contact Sparring
Shi Jok - Begin
Go Mahn - Stop(Temporary)
Anatomy
Pahl - Arm
Bahl(Korean)/Jok(Chinese) - Foot
Chu Mok - Fist
Mok - Neck
Hu Ri - Waist
Da Ri - Leg
Soo(Chinese)/Sohn(Korean) - Hand
Pahl Koop - Elbow
Moo Roop - Knee
Tuck - Chin
Eema - Forehead
Ko Wahn - Groin
Dan Jun - Abdomen
Myung Chi - Solar Plexus
In Choong - Filtrim, Area Between Mouth and Nose
Tournament Terminology
Shi Jok - Start of the Match
Go Mahn - Temporary Stop
Keh Sok(Shi Jok) - Resume Match
Keh Sok - Resume Match(When the Match Has Been Stopped Without the Proclamation of the Referee)
Sun Soo Eop Jang - Ordering the Contestants Into the Match Area
Sun Soo Weh Chi Jung Nee - Ordering the Contestants to Their Fixed Positions
Sha Gan - The Signal to the Timekeeper to Take Time
Hahn Jom - One Point
Du Jom - Two Points
Seh Jom - Three Points
E Sang - End of Match
Beck(White) or Hong(Red) Soong - Victory of the White or Red
Shim Sah - Judgement
Bee Gim - A Draw
Yong Jang Jon - Extending the Time of the Match
Moo Jom - No Point
Ban Chuck - Foul
Kyong Go - Warning
Sil Jae Deh Ryun - Contact Sparring
Gun Nun Deh Ryun - Non-Contact Sparring
Ja Kyok San Shil - Disqualified
Boot Jahp Um - Holding
Sung Jah - Winner
Pah Jah - Loser