Pe taekwondo

taekwondo

is a “sport-for-all” for the training of body and mind

means “the way of the foot and fist“

an art of self-defense involving the skilled application of techniques that include punches, strikes, kicks, blocks, dodges, and interceptions with bare hands and feet to overpower and opponent

originated about 2,000 years ago during the Silla dynasty in Korea

foot

meaning of “Tae“

fist

meaning of “kwon“

art/way

meaning of “do“

World taekwondo federation

the international federation governing the sport of taekwondo

charyeot

attention

kyeong-rye

bow

joonbi

ready

sabumnim

instructor

Ha-nah

dhul

seht

neht

da-seot

yeo-seot

il-gop

yeo-dul

a-hop

yeol

1 to 10 in korean

chagi

kick

jireugi

punching

makki

block

seogi

stance

philippine taekwondo association

introduced taekwondo in philippines

poomsae (forms)

a series of offensive and defensive movements practiced against an imaginary opponent

kyorugi

is an actual fight between two competitors using the offensive and defensive skills acquired through the practice of taekwondo

pre-arranged sparring

sparring using a predetermined set of moves

usually self defense movements

free sparring/study sparring

the right occasion to experiment or try out new techniques is during this kind of sparring

it is a controlled or practice sparring in preparation for actual competition

competition sparring

this is a type of sparring using the skillful techniques and strategies practiced but governed by the WTF competition rules

kyukpa

breaking is a way of gauging the precision of kicks and the power of techniques by breaking a solid object such as a board or brick

this skill is learned and practiced by more advanced players

self confidence

modesty

indomitable spirit

perseverance

etiquette

5 tenets of taekwondo

self confidence

when he believes in his own abilities

a person must first acquire these abilities through constant study, training and practice

modesty

has a humble opinion of one’s self and achievements

he/she is not flashy or showy

indomitable spirit

is not easily discouraged or defeated

perseverance

takes the steps necessary to achieve the goal he hast set to himself, in spite of internal or external difficulties

etiquette

form of conduct or behavior prescribed by custom or authority to be observed in social, official or professional life

manner of acting correctly

includes practice of good manners and right conduct