TAEKWONDO

Taekwondo

• Is an art of self-defense

• is a combative sports

• is fitness, as a way of life

Tae

• Foot

• means “Foot”, “Leg” or “to step on”

Kwon

• Fist

• means “Fist” or “Fight”

Do

• means “Way” or “Discipline”

• Ways/Arts

3 Programs of Taekwondo

1) Poomsae

2) Kyorugi

3) Kyukpa

Poomsae

focuses on forms

Kyorugi

focuses on sparring

Kyukpa

focuses on breaking and is done to showcase the power of hand and feet

5 Tenets in Taekwondo

1) Self - Confidence

2) Modesty

3) Indomitable Spirit

4) Perseverance

5) Etiquette

Basic Commands

are phrases and instructions used during training and competitions to guide practitioners in executing techniques and movements.

Charyeut

means ATTENTION

Kyung-rae

means BOW

Joonbi

means READY STANCE

Shijak

means BEGIN

Kamsahamida

means THANK YOU

Keuman

means STOP

Hana

means ONE

Dhul

means TWO

Seht

means THREE

Neht

means FOUR

Da-seot

means FIVE

Yeo-seot

means SIX

Il-gop

means SEVEN

Yeo-dul

means EIGHT

A-hop

means NINE

Yeol

means TEN

Blocking

• highly developed in Taekwondo

• are used to protect oneself from being attacked by an opponent

• Block = Makki

Low Block

• ARAE MAKKI

• ensure defense of the lower portion of body in coming from the punch or kick

• Cover down the center and lower portion of your body

Middle Block

• MOMTONG MAKKI

• move the fist from the waist toward the shoulder

• perform in front of the solar plexus

Seogi

means STANCE

Joonbi Seogi

means READY STANCE

Juchum Seogi

means HORSEBACK RIDING STANCE

Apbooki Seogi

means FORWARD STANCE

Dwitkoobi Seogi

means BACK STANCE

Apseogi

means WALKING STANCE

Chagi

means KICK

Ap Chagi

means FRONT KICK

Yeop Chagi

means SIDE KICK

Dollyo Chagi

means ROUNDHOUSE KICK

Dwi Chagi

means TURNING SIDE KICK

Bandal Chagi

means FULL MOON KICK

Peodo Chagi

means PUNCH KICK