First Day at the School
Loud & Strong Kihap, Stable Stance, Self Control and Big Smile
What is a DoJang?
The DoJang (Taekwondo studio) is your place of learning. The word Do(the way) Jang(area) means "the area in which we learn the way." Respect is given to the studio and reminds us to be respectful to our Masters, other students, and ourselves.
How to Bow
From attention position, feet are together, heels and toes are touching. Bring your hands to your sides and bend deeply at the waist. When you bow, your gaze is at the feet. Bowing is a traditional form of respect through body language. A bow can be used to say “hello”, “good-bye”, and “thank you”. When two people bow to each other, they are showing mutual respect. Taekwondo students come to school and first bow to the Masters, instructors, and senior belts. All students demonstrate respect by bowing to the flags before entering or leaving the training area.
Hello / How are you? 안녕하십니까? [An Nyung Ha Sim Ni Ka] Good Bye 안녕히 가십시오. [An Nyung Hi Ga Sip Si Yo]
Thank you 감사합니다. [Gam Sa Ham Ni Da] Master 사범님 [Sa Bum Nim]
How to Enter & Exit the DoJang
Say “hello” clearly to all friends, friends’ parents, and school staff when you come in.
- Let us know you are here!
All students must bow when stepping onto or leaving the mat.
-This is to show respect for the place where we build our character and strength.
Sit on the entrance mat for permission when you are late to the class.
NO
shoes on the mat
eating
jewelry
foul language
Master and Seniors
In the martial arts, there is no “teacher” and “pupils,” but a “Master,” “seniors,” and “disciples.” This point must be well understood.
In Taekwondo more than any other martial art, there can be no teacher and pupils or a trainer and adepts, but a Master and disciples.
Late to the class
When you are late to the class, do not run in and interrupt the class.
You should have a seat on the entrance mat for permission to enter.
Uniform
Our uniform, or “Do-Bok,” should always be kept neat and clean. It is white, symbolizing our innocence of martial arts knowledge. All students wear the same TG Taekwondo official uniform in class to help bring out the skills and personalities that make each one of us unique.
Kihap Yell
The Kihap is the result of external and internal energy meeting together; in other words, it is what happens through your breath when you take internal energy from the Dan Jeun (center of the body) and push it up, hitting the diaphragm, then letting your lungs expel it to connect it with external energy.
The purpose of Kihap is to develop spiritual strength with
Concentration, Power and Confidence!
Therefore, practicing the yell is the practice of using your energy to develop maximum strength.
Loud & Strong Kihap, Stable Stance, Self Control and Big Smile
What is a DoJang?
The DoJang (Taekwondo studio) is your place of learning. The word Do(the way) Jang(area) means "the area in which we learn the way." Respect is given to the studio and reminds us to be respectful to our Masters, other students, and ourselves.
How to Bow
From attention position, feet are together, heels and toes are touching. Bring your hands to your sides and bend deeply at the waist. When you bow, your gaze is at the feet. Bowing is a traditional form of respect through body language. A bow can be used to say “hello”, “good-bye”, and “thank you”. When two people bow to each other, they are showing mutual respect. Taekwondo students come to school and first bow to the Masters, instructors, and senior belts. All students demonstrate respect by bowing to the flags before entering or leaving the training area.
Hello / How are you? 안녕하십니까? [An Nyung Ha Sim Ni Ka] Good Bye 안녕히 가십시오. [An Nyung Hi Ga Sip Si Yo]
Thank you 감사합니다. [Gam Sa Ham Ni Da] Master 사범님 [Sa Bum Nim]
How to Enter & Exit the DoJang
Say “hello” clearly to all friends, friends’ parents, and school staff when you come in.
- Let us know you are here!
All students must bow when stepping onto or leaving the mat.
-This is to show respect for the place where we build our character and strength.
Sit on the entrance mat for permission when you are late to the class.
NO
shoes on the mat
eating
jewelry
foul language
Master and Seniors
In the martial arts, there is no “teacher” and “pupils,” but a “Master,” “seniors,” and “disciples.” This point must be well understood.
In Taekwondo more than any other martial art, there can be no teacher and pupils or a trainer and adepts, but a Master and disciples.
Late to the class
When you are late to the class, do not run in and interrupt the class.
You should have a seat on the entrance mat for permission to enter.
Uniform
Our uniform, or “Do-Bok,” should always be kept neat and clean. It is white, symbolizing our innocence of martial arts knowledge. All students wear the same TG Taekwondo official uniform in class to help bring out the skills and personalities that make each one of us unique.
Kihap Yell
The Kihap is the result of external and internal energy meeting together; in other words, it is what happens through your breath when you take internal energy from the Dan Jeun (center of the body) and push it up, hitting the diaphragm, then letting your lungs expel it to connect it with external energy.
The purpose of Kihap is to develop spiritual strength with
Concentration, Power and Confidence!
Therefore, practicing the yell is the practice of using your energy to develop maximum strength.
I can’t do it.
You might want to say “I can’t” when you practice Taekwondo. When you feel that you can’t do what you're asked to do or want to do, look at yourself honestly and think carefully about why you feel you can’t do it. In most cases, it's for one of the following reasons:
You've never tried it before.
You don’t know how to do it exactly.
You don’t like doing it.
There are many ways to express the same feelings, but they all amount to the same. You might be intimidated about what you've never tried before.
Just do it! Try it for fun in an easy way.
Of course it may look ugly and different from what you expected at first. The significance of “trying” is this: You are not intimidated, scared, hesitant, or indecisive anymore. Have confidence!
You might say “I don’t like it” about what you haven’t done before and know nothing about.
Once you get the hang of it, you will like it.
If you don’t know how to do a difficult skill for example, then ask Masters, senior belts, or friends to help you practice in an efficient way. Even people who don’t practice Taekwondo can give you good advice sometimes. Parents, for example, are always watching you and have good insight, so they can tell you the differences between what you are from what you expect.
The Top 10 Steps to Try
1. Try. 2. Try again. 3. Try once more. 4. Try it a little differently. 5. Try it again tomorrow.
6. Try and ask for help. 7. Try to find someone who’s done it. 8. Try to determine what is not working.
9. Try to determine what is working. 10. Just keep trying.
You might want to say “I can’t” when you practice Taekwondo. When you feel that you can’t do what you're asked to do or want to do, look at yourself honestly and think carefully about why you feel you can’t do it. In most cases, it's for one of the following reasons:
You've never tried it before.
You don’t know how to do it exactly.
You don’t like doing it.
There are many ways to express the same feelings, but they all amount to the same. You might be intimidated about what you've never tried before.
Just do it! Try it for fun in an easy way.
Of course it may look ugly and different from what you expected at first. The significance of “trying” is this: You are not intimidated, scared, hesitant, or indecisive anymore. Have confidence!
You might say “I don’t like it” about what you haven’t done before and know nothing about.
Once you get the hang of it, you will like it.
If you don’t know how to do a difficult skill for example, then ask Masters, senior belts, or friends to help you practice in an efficient way. Even people who don’t practice Taekwondo can give you good advice sometimes. Parents, for example, are always watching you and have good insight, so they can tell you the differences between what you are from what you expect.
The Top 10 Steps to Try
1. Try. 2. Try again. 3. Try once more. 4. Try it a little differently. 5. Try it again tomorrow.
6. Try and ask for help. 7. Try to find someone who’s done it. 8. Try to determine what is not working.
9. Try to determine what is working. 10. Just keep trying.
Making a Fist
Roll fingers on the palm and place big thumb on index and middle finger.
Ready Junbi Stance
Junbi is a preparation stance. With total concentration, you gather your internal (physical) and external (natural) energy, letting them meet in preparation for maximum strength and the best results in your offense and defense techniques. In Junbi stance, one is prepared and alert for any necessary technique.
Horse Riding JuChum Stance
This stance is not an offensive or defensive stance, but an energy-gathering stance. It is done as low as possible because you will want to get close to the “ground energy” and receive support from it. The further you are from the ground, or if one foot is off the ground, then you are losing energy. If you receive only small amount of energy, you will get tired and have less balance. If more parts of your body are closer to the “ground energy,” you can have more balance and strength, and your body will get more rest.
For example, compare standing, sitting, and lying down. In the lying down position, you can get more rest and recharge your energy. In the morning, you have more energy after sleeping during the night close to the “ground energy”.
Roll fingers on the palm and place big thumb on index and middle finger.
Ready Junbi Stance
Junbi is a preparation stance. With total concentration, you gather your internal (physical) and external (natural) energy, letting them meet in preparation for maximum strength and the best results in your offense and defense techniques. In Junbi stance, one is prepared and alert for any necessary technique.
Horse Riding JuChum Stance
This stance is not an offensive or defensive stance, but an energy-gathering stance. It is done as low as possible because you will want to get close to the “ground energy” and receive support from it. The further you are from the ground, or if one foot is off the ground, then you are losing energy. If you receive only small amount of energy, you will get tired and have less balance. If more parts of your body are closer to the “ground energy,” you can have more balance and strength, and your body will get more rest.
For example, compare standing, sitting, and lying down. In the lying down position, you can get more rest and recharge your energy. In the morning, you have more energy after sleeping during the night close to the “ground energy”.
Counting
1 하나Hana 2 둘 Dool 3 셋 Set 4 넷 Net 5 다섯 Da-Sut 6 여섯 Yuh-Sut 7 일곱 il-Kop 8 여덟 Yuh-Dul 9 아홉 Ah-Hop 10 열 Yul |
Basic Terminology
Attention 차렷 Cha-Ryut Forms 품새 Poom-Se Breaking 격파 Kyuk-Pah Sparring 겨루기 Gyo-Roo-Gi Punch 지르기 Jee-Roo-Gi Thrust 찌르기 Tzi-Roo-Gi Block 막기 Mak-Gi Fist 주먹 Ju-Muk Foot 발 Bal Yell 기합 Ki-Hap |
Forward Stance 앞서기 Ahp-Seo-Gi Forward Inflection Stance 앞굽이 Ahp-Gup-E Backward Inflection Stance 뒷굽이 Dwee-Gup-E Face Block 얼굴막기 Ol-Gul-Mak-Gi Middle/Trunk Block 몸통막기 Mom-Tong-Mak-Gi Low /Underneath 아래막기 A-Rae-Mak-Gi Front Kick 앞차기 Ahp-Cha-Gi |
Jumping Front Kick 뛰어 앞차기 Dee-Uh-Ahp-Cha-Gi Roundhouse Kick 돌려차기 Dol-Ryu-Cha-Gi Axe Kick 내려차기 Nae-Ryu-Cha-Gi Side Kick 옆차기 Yup-Cha-Gi Back Kick 뒤차기 Dwee-Cha-Gi Tornado Kick 돌개차기 Dol-Gae-Cha-Gi Spinning Hook Kick 뒤후려차기 Dwee-Hu-Ryo-Cha-Gi |