LESSON 1: Taekwondo

Tae

means “Foot“, “Leg“, or “to step on“

Kwon

means “Fist“ or “Fight“

Do

means “Way“ or “Discipline“

1. Poomsae

2. Kyorugi

3. Kyukpa

3 Programs of Taekwondo

1. Self-Confidence

2. Modesty

3. Indomitable Spirit

4. Perseverance

5. Etiquette

5 Tenets in Taekwondo

Charyeut

Attention Stance

Kyung-rye

Bow

Joonbi

Ready Stance

Shijak

Begin

Kamshamida

Thank you

Keuman

Stop

Blocks

these techniques are used to protect oneself from being attacked by the opponent

Low Block

this block is used to ensure defense of the lower portion of body in coming from the punch or kick

Middle Block

move the fist from the waist toward the shoulder ; perform this block in front of the solar plexus

High Block

lift the forearm up to the height of the forehead: by turning the hand around with the back of the hand facing the forehead ; move the wrist close to the body