Once students are lined up, the instructor will begin class with “Char-yot” (Attention) and “Kyong-re” (Bow). Students will come to attention and bow to the flags, then to the instructor.
In Taekwondo, we call the martial arts shout a kihap 기합 (sometimes spelled kihup, kiai, or kyup).
Shi-uh (pronounced Shee-oh) Shi-uh means Relax. This is often used right after bowing out to a sparring partner, after a form is complete, or occasionally when students are lined up or gathered around the instructor to let them know it's okay to not be standing at attention.
1: 하나 (hana, but is usually shortened to 한 or han) 2: 둘 (dul) 3: 셋 (set) 4: 넷 (net)
Bowing ( 경례 gyeong-nye ) is the act of lowering the torso and head as a social gesture in direction to another person (example. Master Instructor 사범님 sabeomnim ) or symbol (Korean flag).
Obtaining the first black belt (1st dan), which generally takes between 3 and 5 years of assiduous training 3 to 4 times a week, indicates that the taekwondoin is a trained student. He/she will have acquired the fundamental bases of the art.
Be patient, humble and polite at all times. Put in effort to improve and have sense of responsibility. Must not behave in an irresponsible manner by causing distraction, make gratuitous remarks, show off, challenge to fight or criticize fellow member. Practice Team spirit and to have mutual trust among fellow members.
A Tenet is an opinion, principle or doctrine that a person holds or maintains as true. The 5 Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit should serve as a guide for all serious students of the art.
Bowing – Bowing is a key sign of respect in Taekwondo. You will typically bow at the beginning and end of practice sessions. You will also bow to the association flags and your instructor. To bow properly, you should have your heels together, hands at your side, and bend forward from the waist about 45 degrees.
Taekwondo comes from three Korean words, tae, "kick," kwon, "fist or punch," and do, "the art of." That's a pretty good description of this dynamic martial art, which involves acrobatic kicks and graceful punches. Like all martial arts, taekwondo isn't just combat — it's also an art and a discipline.
There are eight belts in Taekwondo, the first being white, which you receive when you commence training. The following belts are yellow, blue, red, red/black, Cho Dan Bo, black/white and black belt. On each of the colour belts you wear stripes indicating your level of attainment on that belt.
What is a Taekwondo student called? A Taekwondo student is called Hak Saeng or Jeja (depending on the Taekwondo system). Moreover, a senior student is often called Sonbaenim and a Taekwondo instructor (master) is a Sabomnim. What is a Taekwondo school called? The Korean word for Taekwondo school is Dojang.
Punches to the body are allowed, but not to the head. A match consists of three two-minute rounds and will go into a "golden point" round if the score is tied at the end of three rounds. At that point, the first fighter to score — with any technique — wins. Here's a quick guide to taekwondo scoring.
Kyo Sa Nim means a person who teaches others. Sun Saeng Nim (Sensei) means a person born earlier, or gained knowledge earlier than another. We sometimes use Kwan Jang Nim which only means head of an organization or head of a house.
Bo Staff. This weapon was originally used in feudal Japan and is a long, stiff wooden stick of around 6 feet in length that is still used in many martial arts including Taekwondo. Skilled practitioners view the Bo Staff as an extension of their own limbs.