Tae Kwon Do Flashcards
is the art of self defense that originated in Korea.
Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do is the art of self defense that originated in
Korea (South)
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean self defense martial art
which in English translates as
foot and hand way
It is famous for its high, spinning kicks. It is recognized as
one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years.
Tae Kwon Do
tae means
leg. foot, to step on
kwon means
fist or fight
do means
way or discipline
Attention
Charyot
Bow
Gyeongnye
Ready Stance
Choon Bee
Begin
See-Jak
Finish (Stop)
Keu-Mahn
refers to the traditional taekwondo uniform used in all official matches and regular practices
Dobok
“do” means
way
“bok” means
clothing
dobok =
way of clothing
The taekwondo dobok consists of 3 parts
pants, jacket and belt
The pants and jacket are _____________ in colour
white
white is a symbol of ______________ of martial arts
purity
The jacket symbolizes
heaven
The left side of the jacket is known as__________ which denotes ____________
‘yanggi’; mind
The right side is called __________ that represents ___________
“umgi”; strength
The white baggy pants represent the
earth
The belt or known as
tti
The belt or known as “tti” symbolizes
the man surviving on the earth with a hope of heaven
White Belt: The color white signifies ______________, as that of the beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon Do.
innocence
Yellow Belt: The color yellow signifies the _________. The beginning student begins to create a firm foundation in
Tae Kwon Do technique, just as a seed begins to expand its root system deep in the earth as it begins to grow.
earth
Blue Belt: The color blue represents the _____________. Reminding the student to reach for the heavens and continue their Tae Kwon Do journey.
sky
Red Belt: The color red signifies _____________, cautioning the student to exercise self-control, and warning the opponent to stay away.
danger
Brown Belt: The color brown represents the _________________________ as that of the advanced Tae Kwon Do student whose techniques are beginning to mature.
ripening or maturing process
Black Belt: The opposite of white signifies ______________________, as that of a senior student of Tae Kwon Do who has learned the basic curriculum of Tae Kwon Do and is ready to become a true student of Tae Kwon Do.
maturity and dignity
