Tae Kwon Do basics
A selection of useful information on Korean terminology and Poomsae (patterns).
Korean Terminology
General commands
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Attention | Charyeot |
| Ready | Chumbi |
| Stop | Geuman |
| Bow | Kyeong-Re |
| Gym | Dojang |
| Uniform | Dobok |
| Coloured belt grade | Kup |
| Black belt grade | Dan |
Kicks
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Side kick | Yop chagi |
| Front kick | Ap chagi |
| Back kick | Dwit chagi |
| Turning kick | Dollyo chagi |
| Push kick | Milyo chagi |
| 45 degree kick | Bit chagi |
| Axe kick | Chikyo chagi |
Blocks and stances
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Low block | Arae maki |
| Middle block | Momtong maki |
| High block | Eogool maki |
| Walking stance | Ap seogi |
| Long stance | Ap koobi seogi |
| Attention stance | Charyot seogi |
| Turning kick | Dolloyo chagi |
Poomsae
Link to all the Taegeuk and Black belt patterns. These are all now available through the Kukkiwon Education Media Center. You will need to register to use these resources.