Korean Terminology for Tang Soo Do

Tang Soo Do Terminology Study Guide

General Terminology

Name of the Art – Tang Soo Do

Tang Soo Do in English – Way of the Chinese Hand

Name of the Style – Moo Duk Kwan

Moo Duk Kwan in English – School of Martial Virtue

Uniform – Do Bok

Belt – Dee

Training Hall – Do Jang

Form – Hyung

Strike / Attack – Kong Kyuk

Block – Mahk Kee

Kick – Cha Gi

Self Defense – Ho Sin Sol

One-Step Sparring – Il Su Shik

Sparring – Dae Ryun

Testing Board – Shim Sa

Beginning Class Commands

Attention – Cha Ryut

Bow – Kyung Ret

Bow to Instructor – Sabomnim Ke Kyung Ret

Ready – Jhoon Bee

Return to Ready – Ba Ro

Begin – Si Jak

Sit – An Jo

Salute the Flags – Kuk Gi Bay Ray

Begin Meditation – Muk Nyum

General Commands

Relax / Rest – Shio

Stop – Gu Man

Go Back / Do Again – Dasi

Repeat – Han Beon Deo (“Han Ban Da”)

Look to the Rear – Dwi Ro

Turn – Tora

Move Forward – Chun Jin

Move Backward – Hu Jin

Counting

Native Korean

1 - Hana

2 – Dul

3 - Set

4 – Net

5 - Daseot

6 - Yeoseot

7 - Ilgop

8 - Yeodeol

9 - Ahop

10 - Yeol

20 – Seumul

30 – Seoreun

40 - Maheun

50 - Shin

Sino-Korean

1- Il

2- I

3 - Sam

4 - Sa

5 - O

6 - Yuk

7 - Chil

8 - Pal

9 - Gu

10 - Sip

Stances

Attention Stance – Cha Ryut Jaseh

Ready Stance – Jhoon Bee Jaseh

Front Stance – Chun Gul Jaseh

Back Stance – Hu Gul Jaseh

Horse Stance – Kee Ma Jaseh

Side Stance – Sa Ko Rip Jaseh

Sparring Stance – Dae Ryun Jaseh

Titles

Grand Master – Kwan Jang Nim

Chief Master Instructor – Su Sook Sa Bom Nim

Master Instructor – Sa Bom Nim

Certified Instructor – Kyo Sa Nim

4th Dan and Up – Ko Dan Ja Nim

1st–3rd Dan Holder – Yu Dan Ja Nim

Black Belt Holder – Dan

Color Belt Holder – Gup

Senior – Sun Beh (Sun Beh Nim)

Junior – Hu Beh

8 Key Concepts

Courage – Young Gi

Concentration – Chung Shin Tong Il

Endurance – In Neh

Honesty – Chung Jik

Humility – Kyum Son

Control of Power – Him Cho Chung

Tension and Relaxation – Shin Chook

Speed Control – Wan Gup

10 Articles of Faith

1. Be Loyal to Your Country

2. Be Obedient to Your Parents

3. Be Loving to One’s Husband or Wife

4. Be Cooperative to Your Brothers

5. Be Respectful to Your Elders

6. Be Faithful to Your Teachers

7. Be Faithful to Your Friends

8. Face Combat with Justice and Honor

9. Never Retreat in Battle

10. Always Finish What You Start

Punches / Attacks / Blocks

Middle Punch — Choong Dan Kong Kyuk

Palm Heel Strike — Jang Kwon Kong Kyuk

Low Block — Ha Dan Mahk Kee

Outside to Inside Block — Pahkeso Ahnuro Mahk Kee

Inside to Outside Block — Ahneso Pahkuro Mahk Kee

Side Punch (Horse Stance) — Wheng Jin Kong Kyuk

High Block — Sang Dan Mahk Kee

High Punch — Sang Dan Kong Kyuk

Side Block — Hu Gul Yup Mahk Kee

Palm Heel Block (Horse Stance) — Jang Kwan Mahk Kee Kee Ma Jaseh

Low Knife Hand Block — Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee

Knife Hand Middle Block — Choong Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee

Reverse Punch — Tuel Oh Choong Dan Kong Kyuk

Two Fist Middle Block (Front Stance) — Ssang Soo Choong Dan Mahk Kee

Spear Hand Strike — Kwan So Kong Kyuk

Plier Grip — Jip Kee Song Kong Kyuk

Outside to Inside Knife Hand High Strike — Pahkeso Ahnuro Sang Dan Soo Do Kong Kyuk

Ridge Hand Strike — Yuk Soo Do Kong Kyuk

Two Fist Middle Block (Back Stance) — Ssang Soo Choong Dan Mahk Kee Hu Gul Jaseh

Elbow Strike (Front Stance) — Pahl Koop Kong Kyuk

Two Fist High Block (Front Stance) — Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Kee

Two Fist Low Block (Front Stance) — Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Kee

Two Fist High Block (Back Stance) — Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Kee Hu Gul Jaseh

Two Fist Low Block (Back Stance) — Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Kee Hu Gul Jaseh

Lowest Knife Hand Block — Choi Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee

Hammer Fist Strike — Kwan Do Kong Kyuk

Short Reverse Punch — Yuk Jin Kong Kyuk

Kicks

Front Thrust Kick — Ahp Nut Cha Gi

Front Stretch Kick — Ahp Podo Oll Ri Gi

Outside to Inside Kick — Pahkeso Ahnuro Cha Gi

Inside to Outside Kick — Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi

Roundhouse Kick — Dollyo Cha Gi

Jump Front Kick — E Dan Ahp Nut Cha Gi

Side Kick (Front Leg) — Yup Cha Gi

Side Kick (Rear Leg) — Yup Podo Cha Gi

Hopping Roundhouse Kick — E Dan Dollyo Cha Gi

Hopping Side Kick — E Dan Yup Cha Gi

Spinning Back Kick — Dwi Cha Gi

Jump Roundhouse Kick (Rear Leg) — E Dan Dollyo Cha Gi

Jump Side Kick (Rear Leg) — E Dan Yup Cha Gi

Spin Inside to Outside Kick — Dwi Pahkeso Ahnuro Cha Gi

Spin Outside to Inside Kick — Dwi Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi

Jump Back Kick — E Dan Dwi Cha Gi

Hook Kick — Yup Hu Ri Gi

Jump Inside to Outside Kick — E Dan Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi

Jump Outside to Inside Kick — E Dan Pahkeso Ahnuro Cha Gi

Reverse Roundhouse Kick — Peet Cha Gi

Jump Spin Inside to Outside Kick — E Dan Dwi Ahneso Pahkuro Cha Gi

Spinning Hook Kick — Dwi Yup Hu Ri Gi

Spinning Heel Kick — Dwi Dollyo Cha Gi

Knee Strike — Moo Roop Cha Gi

Power Concepts

Internal Power – Neh Gung

External Power – Weh Gung

Spiritual Power – Shim Gung

Control of Breath – Ho Hup Cho Chung

Strong Inside, Calm Outside – Neh Kong Weh Yu

Ki Hap Purpose – Confidence, Power, Fear Induction, Spirit

Body Targets & Anatomy

Solar Plexus – Myung Chi

Groin – Ko Whan

Elbow – Pal Koop

Knee – Moo Roop

Arm – Pahl

Waist – Hu Ri

Upper Lip – In Choong

Balance – Choong Shim

Korean Flag Symbolism

Red & Blue – Uhm & Yang

Blue – Water, Heaven/Sky, Mother

Red – Fire, Earth, Father

White – The People of Korea

Upper Right – Water

Upper Left – Heaven

Lower Left – Fire

Lower Right – Earth