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Taekwondo Vocabulary

The document outlines the vocabulary, meanings, basic positions, and poomsae associated with various taekwondo belt levels from white to black belt. It includes definitions of taekwondo terms, principles, and the significance of belts and uniforms. Additionally, it discusses the differences between martial and sport taekwondo, as well as the scientific bases and theories related to the discipline.
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Taekwondo Vocabulary

The document outlines the vocabulary, meanings, basic positions, and poomsae associated with various taekwondo belt levels from white to black belt. It includes definitions of taekwondo terms, principles, and the significance of belts and uniforms. Additionally, it discusses the differences between martial and sport taekwondo, as well as the scientific bases and theories related to the discipline.
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WHITE BELT (10th GUP) A GRAY BELT (9th GUP)

1. VOCABULARY

Chumbi Attention position


Chariot Attention position
Kionne Greeting (fists pressed against the thighs, body inclined at 45º, and the head at 30º)
Yul Jung shot Resting position
We have arrived. Thank you very much
Barot Stop or finish
Doyang Training place
Doh Bohk Uniforme (Camisa: cielo / Pantalón: tierra)
You Belt (soul)
Kukki Flag
Kihap Scream
Anya Sitting

2. MEANING OF TAEKWONDO
TAE: means to kick or destroy with the foot
KWON: means fist or to destroy with the fist
DO: means art, form, path, method.
TOGETHER: THE PATH OF THE FIST AND THE KICK.

3. BASIC POSITIONS

Narani Seogi Position with feet parallel facing forward and the distance between foot and foot is one foot.
Ahp Seogi A natural step forward
I love you Horse riding position (the width of the position is two feet, the feet are parallel)
to the front

4. NUMBERS

1 Hana 6 Yosot
2 Dul 7 Ilkop
3 Set 8 Yodol
4 Net 9 Ahop
5 dasot 10 Way
GRAY BELT (9th GUP) A YELLOW BELT (8th GUP)

1. VOCABULARY

Hey Kio Nim Black belt first dan (instructor assistant)


What is Nim Black belt second dan (instructor)
This is a bomb. Third degree black belt (head of instructors)
At the Teacher Black belt fourth and fifth degree (master)
Master Sixth and seventh degree black belt (school director or grand master)
Grandmaster Cho Kwan Eighth degree black belt (master instructor)
Makki Defense
Kick Kick
Arae Lower body
Mom is touching Middle part of the body
Hope Upper body
Jumok Fist

2. MEANING OF BELTS
WHITE Innocence
YELLOW Earth
GREEN Plant growth
BLUE The sky
RED Danger
BLACK Maturity, wisdom

3. PRINCIPLES OF TAEKWONDO
Courtesy
INTEGRITY
PERSEVERANCE
AUTOMATIC CONTROL
UNBENDABLE SPIRIT

4. BASIC POSITIONS

The One Who Ruled Long position forward (one foot wide and four feet long counting from the
initial)

5. POOMSAE
Tae geuk I jang (TAE - JOY AND SATISFACTION)
YELLOW BELT (8th GUP) A ORANGE BELT (7th GUP)

1. VOCABULARIO

Screaming Straight punch attack with the elbow extended


Seogi Foot position
Ahp At the front
Dollyo Circular
Hello Lateral
Junhg Jah To kneel
Sonnal Thread of the hand
Baro Technique of the hand opposite to the front foot
Bandae Same side hand technique to the front foot
Doobeon Consecutive attack technique
Form Imaginary combat
Chigi Term for: circular motion attacks.
Spear Hand Backhand punch attack
Omon Step
Sonnal Deung Inner thread of the hand
With Hans Technique with one hand on the saber
With a gentle kiss Position of both fists at the waist

2. BASIC POSITIONS

Moa Seogi Feet together in parallel.

3. POOMSAE
Taegeuk Il Jang (HEAVEN AND EARTH)

4. MEANING OF THE UNIFORM


PANTS: represents the earth
JACKET: represents the sky
BELT: represents us (soul)

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ORANGE BELT (7th GUP) A GREEN BELT (6th GUP)

1. VOCABULARY

Paro Anya Sitting with crossed legs and hands on the knees
Choguri Anya Crowded
Morup Anya Kneeling on one knee
Morup Knee
Kullo Cross the front foot to propel yourself
Dora Return
Bakkat Inside-out technique
An Technique from the outside in
Palmok Forearm
End of the Line Attack with the fingertips
Eupeo Horizontal hand position
Prophecy Stab
Iron So Get up
Tachi Repeat
Palvacuo Changing of the guard
Kyorun Se o Pal Chagi Combat position
Chumbi

2. BASIC POSITIONS

Two Arm Pull Long L position

3. POOMSAE
Taegeuk Sam Jang (RI- FIRE AND SUN)

4. HOW THE BELT IS TIED:


The right side of the belt should contain the person's name, the left side the name of the school or of
The organization. The knot is made in such a way that one end sticks out from the left side, which represents
be pointing towards the person's heart.

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GREEN BELT (6th GUP) A PURPLE BELT (5th GUP)

1. VOCABULARY

Pigeon Ball of the foot


Dwi Chook Heel
Bald Toe string
Mok Neck
Son Hand
Codeuro Reinforced technique
Jebipoom Simultaneous defense and attack with a saber
Batangson Palm of the hand
Year No
No If
Chopsticks Uppercut to the chin
Hecheo Jumeok Uppercut to the lower abdomen
Nakka to hook
Two Backwards
Dora Turn or spin

2. POOMSAE
Taegeuk four (YING–TEMPER AND THUNDER)

3. BODY LEVERS:
Shoulders
Hip
Legs (knee and ankle)

4. REASON FOR THE TURN AT THE END OF EACH TECHNIQUE:


To enhance strength

5. ENTRY AND EXIT PROCEDURE


Upon entering, you should position yourself at the entrance of the dojang, bring your feet together in moa seogi, with your left hand closed at your side.
from the thigh and takes the right hand open to the chest placing it over the heart, then one will wait for the
Order of the master or instructor to enter accompanied by a greeting with feet in moa seogi, the fists.
closed at the sides of the thighs, tilting the body at 45º and the head at 30º.

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PURPLE BELT (5th GUP) A BLUE BELT (4° GUP)

1. VOCABULARY

Twi Jump
Hurry hurry Quick
Injung Philtrum (the area between the nose and the upper lip)
Chancol Iliac Crest (hip bone)
Palkup Elbow
Mejumeok Hammer fist
I fell down Hammer fist attack from top to bottom sideways
Oreun Right
Who Left
Chung Blue
Hong Red
Sajoe The cross
I don't know Closed eyes
Baldeung Arch of the foot
Mommy Circular giro

2. BASIC POSITIONS

What are you doing? Position in X crossing the foot in front.


I really love you Position in X crossing the foot behind
When is it? Short L position to the left
How are you? Short L position to the right

3. POOMSAE
Taeguk oh yang (SON–WIND AND STORM)

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BLUE BELT (4th GUP) A BROWN BELT (3rd GUP)

VOCABULARY:

Biteuro Waist rotation


Ollyo From the bottom up
Teok Chin
Hechyo Double attack or defense technique.
We are together Jump kick with the back foot
Cijak Start or begin
Kallyo Stop
Kesot Restart
Geuman Finalize
Why go Half-point penalty
sweet spot Penalty of one point
Keshi One minute of recovery
Shigan Stop time indefinitely

POOMSAE
Taegeuk six yang (GAM- WATER)

FIVE LEVELS OF INJURY:


Pain
Pain and paralysis
Mild injury
Serious injury
Death

VITAL POINTS:
Eyes
Nose
Trachea
Genitals
Clavicle
Sternum
Sien
Liver
Baso
Kidneys
Carotids

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BROWN BELT (3rd GUP) A RED BELT (2nd GUP)

VOCABULARY

Thanks a lot Scissor defense


Eotgoreo Hand position in X
The thumb Double hook attack to the ribs
Modumball Simultaneous kicking technique
Hoshinsul Defense techniques with grips and projections
Kyepka Breaking techniques
Sparring Free fighting techniques

BASIC POSITIONS

Beom seogi Tiger position

POOMSAE
Taegeuk seven (GAN–MOUNTAIN)

NUMBERS (cardinal used in poomsaes)

1 He 6 Yuk
2 I 7 Chill
3 Sam 8 Pal
4 At 9 Gu
5 O 10 Sip

PHYSICAL ELEMENTS OF TAEKWONDO


Force
Power
Agility
Balance
Flexibility
resistance

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RED BELT (2nd GUP) A RED BELT BLACK TIP (1st GUP)

VOCABULARY

Wesantul Simple mountain defense


Bojeumok Attention position covering the right fist with the left hand
Daynkyo farrowing Technique of grip and attack in uppercut simultaneously
Bam jeumok Fist with the interphalange of the third finger protruding
I hope you are well Fist with the interphalangeal joint of the second finger protruding
Pyonjumeok Attack with the four interphalanges
Kawisonkkeut Attack with index and middle finger
Hanseonkkeut Attack with the index finger

POOMSAE
Taegeuk Eight Trigrams (GON–EARTH)

WHAT IS THE KUKKIWON


Global entity that issues and recognizes black belt ranks in martial arts.

WHAT IS THE WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION


International organization that regulates the sport of taekwondo

SCIENTIFIC BASES OF TAEKWONDO:


Psychology
Physiology
Dynamic

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RED BELT BLACK TIP (1st GUP) A BLACK BELT (1st DAN)

VOCABULARY

Dan Black belt degree


Gup Degree of colored belts
Agwison Khaljaebi Attack with the bow of the hand
Mureup kkeokki Knee breaking technique
Fist target hitting Application of technique simulating a grip
Sewo jumeok Vertical fist

YouDanJa Poomsae:
They are the poomsae or forms for Black Belts starting from the first Dan, in which they comprise all
its basic techniques and forms are composed of the Koryo, Geumg Gam, Taebaek, Pyongwong, Sipjin, Jitae,
Chognwong, Hansu, and Ilyeo.

POOMSAE
KORYO: It is based on the spirit of the Sonbae that was inherited from the Goguryeo dynasty to Balhae and from there to
the Koryo. Sonbae means the honest spirit and the strength of martial arts is the students.

COMPOSITION OF TAEKWONDO
History
Philosophy
Scientific basis
Instruction
Foundations
Poomsaes
Combat
Demonstration
Competition
Training
Injury prevention

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MARTIAL AND SPORT TAEKWONDO

MARCIAL SPORTS
For life Short internship period
It has been practiced for thousands of years. It started in the 70s
There are no rules There are rules
A teacher is needed A trainer is needed
Nourish the soul Feed the ego
There are no limits Variety of limited techniques

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BLACK BELT (1st DAN) A BLACK BELT (2nd DAN)

THEORY:
International Arbitration Rules.

BLACK BELT (2nd DAN) A BLACK BELT (3rd DAN)

THEORY:
meaning of black belt poomses.

BLACK BELT (3rd DAN) A BLACK BELT (4th DAN)

THEORY
History of taekwondo

BLACK BELT (4th DAN) A BLACK BELT (5th DAN)

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