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.

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