Theory Flashcards
What is the meaning of Taekwondo?
The art of hand and foot fighting
Rules of the Dojang
Students should bow on entering / leaving the Dojang
No food should be taken into the Dojang
Shoes should not be worn
All jewellery should be removed before class
Students should seek permission to leave during class
Uniforms should be kept clean and ironed
No fooling around in the Dojang
Keep a disciplined manner during class
Show respect to fellow students and especially to senior grades and instructors
Turn away from your instructor when fixing your belt
Do not be late for class
Pay attention to personal hygiene - keep nails short and clean
The Tenets of Taekwondo
Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self-Control
Indomitable Spirit
(CIPSI)
The Reason For 24 Tul
The reason for 24 tul in Taekwondo is because the founder, General Choi Hong Hi, compared the life of a man with a day in the life of the Earth. The 24 tul represents 24 hours in the day.
The Purpose Of A Tul
A Tul is a combination of attack and defence movements in a fixed and logical sequence that could be used to defend against one or more imaginary opponents.
A Tul is practised to improve Taekwondo techniques, to develop speed and power, improve flexibility, master body shifting, develop muscles, balance, and breath control.
The Purpose Of 3 Step Sparring
3 step sparring is designed for beginners to learn and apply basic attack and defence techniques and to develop focus, distance, and timing. All attacks in 3 step are mid-section punches.
The Purpose Of 2 Step Sparring
2 step sparring is designed for intermediate students to learn more complex attacks and defences.
The Purpose Of 1 Step Sparring
1 step is the most complex form of step sparring involving movements that are not pre-set, unlike the 2 and 3 step sparring. Techniques performed on one side must be mirrored on the other.
The Purpose Of Semi Free Sparring
Semi free sparring introduces the student to free sparring type movements whilst maintaining a step sparring format. Movements should be instinctive and performed with technique and precision in order to develop more advanced attack and defence techniques.
The Purpose Of Free Sparring
Free sparring allows students to use techniques freely in a controlled combat situation.
3 Step Sparring
(Korean Translation)
Sambo Matsoki
Two Step Sparring
(Korean Translation)
Ibo Matsoki
What Are the 5 Parts In The Theory Of Power?
Reaction Force
Concentration
Equilibrium
Breath Control
Speed
Stance
(Korean Translation)
Sogi
Attention Stance
(Korean Translation)
Charyot Sogi
Parallel Ready Stance
(Korean Translation)
Narani Chumbi Sogi
Walking Stance
(Korean Translation)
Gunnun Sogi
Sitting Stance
(Korean Translation)
Annun Sogi
Reverse Punch
(Korean Translation)
Bandae Jurugi
Inner Forearm Block
(Korean Translation)
An Palmok Maki
Ball Of Foot
(Korean Translation)
Ap Kumchi
High Section
(Korean Translation)
Nopunde
Mid Section
(Korean Translation)
Kaunde
Low Section
(Korean Translation)
Najunde
One
(Korean Translation)
Hana
Two
(Korean Translation)
Dool
Three
(Korean Translation)
Set
Four
(Korean Translation)
Net
Five
(Korean Translation)
Dasut
Six
(Korean Translation)
Yasut
Seven
(Korean Translation)
Ilgope
Eight
(Korean Translation)
Yaudel
Nine
(Korean Translation)
Ahope
Ten
(Korean Translation)
Yaul
Who Is The Founder Of Taekwondo?
General Choi Hong Hi 9th Dan Black Belt
What Is The Meaning Of White?
White signifies innocence as a beginner who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo
Obverse Punch
(Korean Translation)
Baro Jurugi
Forefist
(Korean Translation)
Ap Joomuk
L Stance
(Korean Translation)
Niunja Sogi
Front Kick
(Korean Translation)
Ap Chagi
Double Punch
(Korean Translation)
Doo Jurugi
Block
(Korean Translation)
Maki
Ready Stance
(Korean Translation)
Chumbi Sogi
Rising Block
(Korean Translation)
Chookyo Maki
Pattern
(Korean Translation)
Tul
Stop
(Korean Translation)
Hey Chow
Strike
(Korean Translation)
Taerigi
Bow
(Korean Translation)
Kyong Yae
Start
(Korean Translation)
Sijak
Meaning of Chon Ji
Chon Ji means ‘Heaven and Earth’. It is interpreted as the creation of the world, and therefore, it is the initial tul played by the beginner. It consists of two similar parts, one to represent heaven and the other to represent earth.
Meaning of Yellow
Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as Taekwondo foundations are being laid.
Back Fist Strike
(Korean Translation)
Dung Joomuk Taerigi
Training Hall
(Korean Translation)
Dojang
Training Suit
(Korean Translation)
Dobok
Belt
(Korean Translation)
Ti
Forearm Guarding Block
(Korean Translation)
Palmok Daebi Maki
Knifehand Guarding Block
(Korean Translation)
Sonkal Daebi Maki
High Punch
(Korean Translation)
Nopunde Jurugi
Twin Forearm Block
(Korean Translation)
Sang Palmok Maki
Knifehand Strike
(Korean Translation)
Sonkal Taerigi
Kick
(Korean Translation)
Chagi
Side Kick
(Korean Translation)
Yop Chagi
Footsward
(Korean Translation)
Balkal
Return to Ready Stance
(Korean Translation)
Parrol
Two Step Turn
(Korean Translation)
Dwiyro Torro
Meaning of Dan Gun Tul
Dan Gun is named after the holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea, in the year 2333 BC
Reverse Punch
(Korean Translation)
Bandae Jurugi
Outer Forearm Block
(Korean Translation)
Bakkat Palmok Maki
Straight Fingertip Thrust
(Korean Translation)
Sun Sonkup Tulgi
Release From Grab
(Korean Translation)
Jap Yosul Tae
Wedging Block
(Korean Translation)
Hechyo Maki
Front Snap Kick
(Korean Translation)
Ap Chabusigi
Meaning of Do San Tul
(Korean Translation)
Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot An Chang Ho (1876-1938) who devoted his entire life to furthering the education of Korea and its independent movement.
Meaning of Green
Green signifies the plants growth as Taekwondo skills begin to develop
Close Ready Stance A
(Korean Translation)
Moa Chumbi Sogi A
Inward Knifehand Strike
(Korean Translation)
Anuro Sonkal Taerigi
Fixed Stance
(Korean Translation)
Kojung Sogi
Bending Ready Stance
(Korean Translation)
Gaburyo Sogi
Circular Block
(Korean Translation)
Dolimyo Maki
Forearm Guarding Block
(Korean Translation)
Palmok Daebi Maki
Twin Fist Vertical Punch
(Korean Translation)
Sang Joomuk Sewo Jurugi
X Fist Rising Block
(Korean Translation)
Kyocha Joomuk Chookyo Maki
Turning Kick
(Korean Translation)
Dollyo Chagi
Waist Block
(Korean Translation)
Hori Maki
Side Punch
(Korean Translation)
Yop Jurugi
Downward Block
(Korean Translation)
Naeryo Maki
Meaning of Won Hyo Tul
Won Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD
Hooking Block
(Korean Translation)
Golcho Maki
Front Elbow Thrust
(Korean Translation)
Ap Palkup Tulgi
Twin Knifehand Block
(Korean Translation)
Sang Sonkal Maki
X Stance
(Korean Translation)
Kyocha Sogi
Double Forearm Block
(Korean Translation)
Doo Palmok Maki
Flat Fingertip Thrust
(Korean Translation)
Opun Sonkup Tulgi
Palm Pushing Block
(Korean Translation)
Sonbadak Miro Maki
Upward Palm Block
(Korean Translation)
Ollyo Sonbadak Maki
Twin Punch
(Korean Translation)
Sang Jurugi
Twin Fist Upset Punch
(Korean Translation)
San Joomuk Dwijibun Jurugi
Inward Palm Block
(Korean Translation)
Anuro Sonbadak Maki
Knifehand Rising Block
(Korean Translation)
Sonkal Chookyo Maki
Meaning of Yul Gok Tul
Yul Gok is the pseudonym of the great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584 AD) nicknamed the Confucius of Korea. The 38 movements refer to his birthplace on 38 degrees latitude, and the diagram represents scholar.
Meaning of Blue
Blue signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwondo progresses.
Close Ready Stance B
(Korean Translation)
Moa Chumbi Sogi B
Reverse Knifehand Block
(Korean Translation)
Sonkal Dung Maki
Upward Palm Block
(Korean Translation)
Ollyo Sonbadak Maki
Rear Foot Stance
(Korean Translation)
Dwit Bal Sogi
Upper Elbow Thrust
(Korean Translation)
Wi Palkup Tulgi
Twin Upset Punch
(Korean Translation)
Sang Dwijibun Jurugi
U Shape Block
(Korean Translation)
Digutcha Maki
Reverse Turning Kick
(Korean Translation)
Bandae Dollyo Chagi
Back Kick
(Korean Translation)
Dwit Chagi
Pressing Block
(Korean Translation)
Noolo Maki
Waist Block
(Korean Translation)
Hori Maki
Outer Forearm Inward Block
(Korean Translation)
Bakkat Palmok Anuro Maki
Low Stance
(Korean Translation)
Nachuo Sogi
Meaning of Joong Gun Tul
Joong Gun is named after the patriot An Joong Gun, who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito, the first Governor General of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korean-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this Tul to represent Mr An’s age when he was executed in Lui-Shung prison in 1910
W Shape Block
(Korean Translation)
San Maki
Double Forearm Pushing Block
(Korean Translation)
Doo Palmok Miro Maki
X Stance
(Korean Translation)
Kyocha Sogi
Crescent Kick
(Korean Translation)
Bandal Chagi
Hooking Kick
(Korean Translation)
Golcho Chagi
X Fist Pressing Block
(Korean Translation)
Kyocha Joomuk Noolo Maki
Knee Kick
(Korean Translation)
Murup Chagi
Inward
(Korean Translation)
Anuro
Outward
(Korean Translation)
Bakuro
Meaning of Toi Gye Tul
Toi Gye is the penname of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th Century AD), an authority on neo-confucianism. The 37 movements of the Tul refer to his birthplace on 37 degrees latitude. The diagram represents scholar.
Meaning of Red
Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
Purpose of Conditioning Exercises
Conditioning exercises should be practised regularly to build strength and muscle endurance: for example sit ups, press ups, squats, star jumps etc…