Korean Terminology
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One
hana
Two
dool
Three
set
Four
net
Five
daset
Six
yasot
Seven
ilgop
Eight
yodul
Nine
ahop
Ten
yol
The Tenets of TaeKwon-Do
Courtesy
ye-ui
Integrity
yom-chi
Perseverance
in-nae
Self control
guk-gi
Indomitable spirit
baek-jul bool-gool
Classes of Black Belts
1st-3rd dan
Novice
boo sa-bum
4th-6th dan
Expert
sa-bum
7th-8th dan
Master
sa-hyung
9th dan
Grand Master
sa-sung
The following are the commands given at the beginning of every class. The highest ranking class member gives the command while the instructor faces the class at the head of the classroom (do-jang). Students line up in class according to rank with the highest ranking class member lining up on the right hand side of the front row and each progressively lower rank lining up toward the left.
charyot
Attention stance
kuk-ki-yea tae-hae
Face the flags
kyong-ye
Salute
baro
Return to attention stance
anj-oh
Kneel
muk-nyom
Meditate
baro
Return to attention stance
charyot
Attention stance
sa-bum nim gae (1)
Face the instructor
kyong-ye
Bow
(1) Replace sa-bum with the appropriate title dependent upon belt rank.
The closing ceremony is held very similarly to the opening ceremony.
charyot
Attention stance
kuk-ki-yea tae-hae
Face the flags
kyong-ye
Salute
baro
Return to attention stance
anj-oh
Kneel
muk-nyom
Meditate
baro
Return to attention stance
charyot
Attention stance
sa-bum nim gae (1)
Face the instructor
kyong-ye
Bow
boo sa-bum nim gae (1)
Face the assistant instructor
kyong-ye
Bow
ee-sang
Dismissed
ko-map sum-nee-da (2)
Thank you very much
(1) Replace sa-bum with the appropriate title dependent upon belt rank.
(2) In our class, we respond with a spirited "EE-SANG"
These are the words most used in commands during classes. Commands are given in Korean (and repeated in English if needed for newer students). Further explainations regarding the details of the techniques being learned, their uses and the philosophy behind them are given in English and are demonstrated by the instructors.
Assistant instructor
boo sa-bum (1st-3rd dan)
Attention
charyot
At ease
swiyo
Begin
si-jak
Bow/salute
kyong-ye
Degree
dan
Face the flags
kuk-ki-yea tae-hae
Finished
ee-sang
Grade (colored belt rank)
gup
Grand Master
sa-sung (9th dan)
Gymnasium
do-jang
Instructor
sa-bum (4th-6th dan)
Instructor, sir
sa-bum nim
Master instructor
sa-hyun (7th-8th dan)
Meditate
muk-nyom
Pattern
tul
Ready position
junbi
Return to ready
baro
Sit/kneel
anj-oh
Stop
guman
Thank you
ko-map sum-nee-da
Turn around
tui-tora
Uniform
do-bak
Yell
ki-ap