Do Jang Rules
Tae Kwon Do is only to be used in the do
jang or for self-defense purposes.
Proper respect, discipline and
self-control shall be practiced at all times.
Address instructors by proper names, sir,
ma'am or sabomnim.
Only STA approved uniform and sparring
gear can be worn in class.
No gum, food or drinks during class. Water
in plastic containers only.
Student will keep fingernails and toenails
neatly trimmed.
Remove all jewelry before training. Post
earrings are optional.
No talking or horseplay during class.
Wear shoes to and from class. No shoes or
socks during class.
Students must comply with regulations and
obey instructors.
Tae Kwon Do Tenets
Courtesy: Polite
behavior, a polite gesture or remark.
Integrity: Strict
personal honesty and independence.
Perseverance: To persist
in or remain constant to purpose,
idea or task in spite of obstacles.
Self-Control: Control of
one's emotions, desires or actions.
Indomitable Spirit:
Incapable of being overcome, an unconquerable
attitude.
Korean Terms
Attention
Charyut
Black Belt Instructor Sabomnim
Bow
Kyung Nea
Ready
Choonbi
Stop
Ko Mahn
Rest
Sheuh
Return to Ready Position Borro
Start
See Juk
Next
Tom
Form
Poomse
Sparring
Kyoreugi
Board
Break
Kyuk Pa |
Punches
Chireugi
Blocks
Makki
Kicks
Chagi
Front
Kick
Ap Chagi
Round
Kick
Dollyo Chagi
Side
Kick
Yeop Chagi
Prepare to Kick Pal Chagi Choonbi
Self
Defense
Ho Shin Sul
Thank You (Informal) Kam Sahm Nida
Uniform
Do Bok
Work-Out
Room
Do Jang
Forced
Yell
Ki-Yup |
Korean Counting
| 0 Young |
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| 1 Hana |
6 Yosot |
11 Yol Hana |
16 Yol Yosot |
| 2 Dool |
7 Il-Gop |
12 Yol Dool |
17 Yol Il-Gop |
| 3 Set |
8 Yodol |
13 Yol Set |
18 Yol Yodol |
| 4 Net |
9 Ahop |
14 Yol Net |
19 Yol Ahop |
| 5 Tosot |
10 Yol |
15 Yol Tosot |
20 Smool |
BELT RANKING, YELLING AND DISCIPLINE
As this may be your first visit to a martial arts school, much of what you see may be new
to you. Most people have talked to or seen a black belt, so now we'll explain some of the
other aspects of Tae Kwon Do.
Tae Kwon Do is a martial art with time honored traditions. Each class begins and ends with
a bow. This bow shows honor and respect for the knowledge taught to each martial art
student. Each student in class wears a bright, white uniform: its cleanliness reminds us
to come to class with a clean clear mind that is ready to learn. Around the waist each
student wears a colored belt. The white belt of the beginner indicates he is pure and
without knowledge of Tae Kwon Do. As you progress in knowledge, the color of your belt
gets progressively darker, until finally black. Upon earning the black belt, your
knowledge is close to completion and your belt reflects a combination of all the previous
colors.
As you watch the class, you'll no doubt hear many of the famous martial arts yells, called
ki yups. The purpose of the yelling is really not hard to understand. Besides having the
obvious effect of unsettling your opponent, a loud ki yup gets you excited. The
combination of the two, together with the strength-building effects of increasing your
adrenalin flow, greatly increases the effectiveness of your techniques. Yelling after all,
is probably the world's most popular form of defense - just ask any ten year old who has
been caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
One of the more subtle things you'll notice is the air of dignity and discipline in a
class. The discipline of the practice is what makes it safe. When students maintain
constant respect for each other, there is little danger that anyone will get hurt in
practice.
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