Since our traditional basis is taekwondo we wanted to define some terms for you here that may help along your journey. Terminology we train in the art of tae kwon do, a korean martial art which means foot, fist, art. Kim have combined their extensive taekwondo knowledge to teach you not only the 25 official taekwondo poomsae, but the meaning of the forms, the. Jun 24, 20 wtf taekwondo poomsae taegeuk iljang pattern 1 w. Korean taekwondo terminology koreanenglish translation just click on the korean term to hear it techniques seogi stance chagi. Without going too deep into the history, i would like to explain where these organizations came from, and what their functions are. The practise of taekwondo covers a wide range of disciplines and purposes, including sparring kyorugi, forms poomsae, breaking kyukpa and selfdefence hoshinsul.
The taegeuk and palgwe forms of taekwondo are paradigms of. Students studying taekwondo will be exposed to a variety of korean words and phrases. For the initial black belt test, you must know the basic wtf taekwondo forms 1 through 8 and be ready to demonstrate them in different orders i. White belt vocabulary attention bow bow to the master bow to the instructor salute to the flags charyot kyong ye sabumnim kae kyong ye suhnbae nim kae kyong ye kukiae dae hiyo kyung ye one two three four five hana dul set net dasot six seven eight nine ten yuhsot ilgop yodol ahope yul front snap kick roundhouse kick side kick ap chagi. Hans tae kwon do is a chung do kwan school dedicated to traditional tae kwon do, and is headquarters of the hans tae kwon do alliance. Korean first, english second or any other language second. Taekwondo terminology since taekwondo originated in the korean peninsula see history of taekwondo the korean language is the common practice for commands, orders and moves in traditional taekwondo. The korean word is given in both the romanized version using english characters and in korean characters hangeul. By doing this, one can have a stable and balanced system. Choi established itftaekwondo which practices a more traditional form of taekwondo while wtftaekwondo which has a strong emphasis on sparring became an olympic sport in 2000. Terminology pdf meaning of tae kwon do tae kwon do means the art of hand and foot fighting.
Taekwondo has been an olympic demonstration sport since 1988 and began as an official event in the 2000 olympics. Tae kwon do black belt poomsae is a complete guide to the black belt poomsae forms of taekwondo. Taekwondo bible poomsae and terminology on the app store. Korean terminology in romanised korean all of the korean translations were extracted directly from general chois condensed encyclopedia. Around 1975 however, most styles upgraded to use a more modern korean terminology that attempts to shed these other. Taekwondo terminology white basic korean hello how are you an nyung ha sae yo good bye if you are leaving an nyung he gae sae yo. Three middle obverse walking stance punches walking stance middle punch, frontsnap kick. Taekwondo originates from south korea and as such includes a fair amount of korean language terminology. Il jang ee jang sam jang sa jang oh jang uke jang chil jang pal jang. All of the korean translations were extracted directly from general chois condensed encyclopedia. Taekwondo is a korean unarmed martial art and currently one of the most widely practiced in the world. World taekwondo federation factbook rules and regulations, competition rules, organization of taekwondo championships, regulations governing order of taekwondo. Instructor commands to lead a class itf taekwondo australia. It is a useful resource to help instructors and students develop effective communication with students in your own dojang or anywhere around the world.
To build friendship with one another and to be a strong group. In years past, the terminology reflected heavy chinese influence. Taekwondo vocabulary some help with the korean language. Taekwondo bible poomsae and terminology is specifically designed to help students with their journey in learning world taekwondo federation wtf style taekwondo from white belt to black belt. The world taekwondo federation wtf is the international federation governing body for the sport of taekwondo and it reports that a total of 188 member nations are part of this federation. Wherever possible, i have tried to use this new more modern terminology. Wtftaekwondo which has a strong emphasis on sparring became an olympic sport in 2000. World taekwondo federation wtf headquarters in seoul, korea ki hap. Grand master kyu hyung lee wtf taegeuk il jang grand master kyu hyung lee wtf taegeuk ee. Yellow signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as tae kwon do foundation is being laid. The app has the following features all 17 wtf patterns poomsae.
However, the roots of taekwondo can be traced back to post world war ii. Furthermore, while itf and wtf taekwondo are the two most popular styles, there are several other styles of taekwondo. Kim have combined their extensive knowledge of traditional taekwondo forms to teach you not only the 9 official wt style black belt poomsae, but the meaning of the forms, the principles of poomsae performance. Below is some terminology for several commands, body parts, moves, kicks, and other words that may be used in the dojang training hall. Kyungnae bow from charyet, bow from the waist at a 45degree angle. Its poomsae line and seogi are based on the invariable basic thought of taekwondo. Kukkiwon is the world taekwondo headquarters certifying black belts and globalizing the art of taekwondo. This document is an attempt to compile a list of korean terminology used in the study of taekwondo. Basic taekwondo terminology the studio martial arts. Technical description and explanation subspeak in englishuk smartphones. Yellow signifies earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as tae kwondo foundation is being laid. Brannon phillips of yonghi itf taekwondo for his work in painstakingly keying in most of the text used. Taekwondo terminology the following taekwondo terminology page links provide the student and instructor with all the korean translations needed to conduct itf taekwondo classes.
Taegeuk 4 thunder z attention charyeut z bow kungye z ready stance joonbi 1. The taegeuk and palgwe forms of taekwondo are paradigms. A goodwill trip to north korea in 1966 caused general choi to fall out of favor with the south korean government. A few months later, the name was changed to the kukkiwon. As taekwondo developed, numerous traditional forms were created or imported from its parent arts. Uhm woonkyu still lives in seoul and is the president of chung do kwan and also the president of the kukkiwon world tae kwon do headquarters. In korean there are two sets of numbers, one set to count things and events and one set to count money and lists of things.
For example, a skip roundhouse kick might also be called a leadingleg roundhouse kick. White signifies innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of tae kwon do. English terminology terminology black blue yellow red green korean rank courtesy integrity perseverance selfcontrol indomitable spirit signifies the heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in taekwondo progresses. Glossary of terms korean term english translation ahp chagi front kick ahpgubi sogi forward stance ahp sogi walking stance ahre maggi down block baal foot chagi kick charyot sogi attention stance chigi punch dan 1st 9th degree dari leg dobok taekwondo uniform dojang gym for practice dolryo chagi round kick. Each new form introduces new techniques, which must be mastered by the student to advance in rank and skill. Wtf taekwondo association of canada officially became a member of the world taekwondo. A summary of korean terminology for taekwondo introduction this document is an attempt to compile a list of korean terminology used in the study of taekwondo. Itf taekwondo terminology omnibus listing flashcards. Kukkiwon taekwondo basics free download as pdf file. Tae kwon do terminology are the korean words used to identify various techniques and instructions from master to student. Below, i have associated korean words with the english equivalent. On january 30, 1967 the korean taekwondo association adopted sets of 8 taegeuk and palgwe as the standard forms for gup.
Higher belts have to learn multiple taekwondo forms or poomse. The kukkiwon world taekwondo headquarters has registered 20 million black belt holders since its founding in 1972. Beyond taekwondo terminology 12 high redblack belt pop quiz. Video materials for preparation for certification at the waist. We include the language in our normal class teaching such that children become comfortable and confident in listening to a foreign language. Terminology for taekwondo instructors itf taekwondo. Hwa rang is the name given to an army of young warriors in the silla dynasty in korea. Korean vocabulary is often used by taekwondo instructors during wtf taekwondo forms, itf taekwondo patterns, sparring, stretching, drills, etc.
Pdf tae kwon do black belt poomsae download full pdf. Itf taekwondo terminology omnibus listing flashcards quizlet. Korean vocabulary is often used by taekwondo instructors during wtf. Terminology pulled from olympic tae kwon do and also the black belt terminology requirements from the st. Ultimate tae kwon do terminology sheet tae kwon do means the art of hand and foot fighting. Since the korean language is written using hangul and not the roman alphabet, all. Terminology black blue yellow red green korean rank courtesy integrity perseverance selfcontrol indomitable spirit signifies the heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in taekwondo progresses. It provides you with many of the basic korean words, terms and commands used in. Complete taekwondo poomsae is the most complete reference book available on the taegeuk, palgwae and black belt poomsae of wtf style taekwondo. I think in taekwondo, a general principle should be. Taekwondo terminology black dragon taekwondo katy martial arts. The hangeul column is important because korean has more vowels than english, and the only truly accurate way to get the correct pronunciation is to look at the. At that time, 8 new poomsae called taegeuk replaced the palgwe poomsae.
From simple greetings and titles of address, to the words for punch, kick or block are used daily in a taekwondo school and classroom dojang. Tae kwon do stresses the importance of harmony and balance between the mental and physical. We include the language in our normal class teaching such that children become comfortable and confident in. Itf taekwondo and wtf taekwondo are therefore not ideal names for these two styles. Many taekwondo students and masters often use incorrect or misleading terminology, such as comparisons between the wtf and itf. An outstanding introduction to taekwondo vocabulary talk taekwondo episode 1. Taekwondodo by general choi hong hi international taekwondo federation vs. For this reason, different taekwondo websites including this one might use several different names for the same technique. Kukkiwon literally means national technique center and is the world taekwondo headquarters.
There seems to be a lot of confusion, and misinformation. Basic korean terminology general terms training hall dojang. It is the world taekwondo federation that has been mainly responsible for the growth of the martial art and continues to be the primary source of its education and leadership. The monism of taegeuk is the frame of this poomsae, each kwae being reflected in a pattern of taegeuk poomsae, which elucidates the taekwondo spirit and the profoundness of taekwondo techniques. Korean terminology gives the student a task to study and achieve. British taekwondos aim is to provide highquality taekwondo experiences for all members, whatever aspects of taekwondo they choose to focus on and whatever age they are. The first set is used to count repetitions of exercises etc.
Weve also included some terms that may be associated with just our school. Around 1975 however, most styles upgraded to use a more modern korean terminology that attempts to shed these other influences in an effort to be more pure korean. It is the scientific use of the body and the methods of selfdefense. Kukkiwon taekwondo basics korean martial arts taekwondo.