Physical Education & Health 4 - Taekwondo

"foot"/"leg"/"to step on"

the meaning of 'tae' in 'taekwondo'.

"fist"/"fight"

the meaning of 'kwon' in 'taekwondo'.

"way"/"discipline"

the meaning of 'do' in 'taekwondo'.

poomsae (forms), kyorugi (sparring), kyukpa (breaking)

these are the three programs of taekwondo.

self-confidence, modesty, indomitable spirit, perseverance, etiquette

these are the five tenets of taekwondo.

charyeut

this basic taekwondo command means attention stance.

kyung-rye

this basic taekwondo command means bow.

joonbi

this basic taekwondo command means ready stance.

shijak

this basic taekwondo command means begin.

kamshamida

this basic taekwondo command means thank you.

keuman

this basic taekwondo command means stop.

hana

this means one.

dhul

this means two.

seht

this means three.

neht

this means four.

da-seot

this means five.

yeo-seot

this means six.

il-gop

this means seven.

yeo-dul

this means eight.

a-hop

this means nine.

yeol

this means ten.

taekwondo

it is an art of self-defense in which blocking techniques are highly developed.

arae makki (low block)

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

momtong makki (middle block)

this moves the fist from the waist toward the shoulder; it is performed in front of the solar plexus and uses the inner side of the wrist.

eolgul makki (high block)

this block lifts the forearm up to the height of the forehead by turning the hand around with the back of the hand facing the forehead; it moves the wrist close to the body.

chagi

this means kick.

ap chagi

this means front kick.

yeop chagi

this means side kick.

dollyo chagi

this means roundhouse kick.

dwi chagi

this means turning side kick.

bandal chagi

this means full moon kick.

peodo chagi

this means punch kick.

seogi

this means stance.

joonbi seogi

this means ready stance.

juchum seogi

this means horseback riding stance.

apbooki seogi

this means forward stance.

dwitkoobi seogi

this means back stance.

apesogi

this means walking stance.