What is Charyot Stance?

Feet together.

Hands by your side.

Look Straight.

Don't move any part

Of your body, Sir!





Count 1-10 in Korean

1 — hana
2 — dul
3 — set
4 — net
5 — dosut
6 — yosut
7 — ilgop
8 — yodul
9 — ahope
10 — yul





5 Aims of Taekwondo

1. Respect

2. Humility

3. Perseverance

4. Self Control

5. Honesty, Sir!





Kicking Techniques in Korean

Front Kick:
Ap Chapi (Pronounced: Up Chug-ee)

Roundhouse Kick:
Dollyeo Chapi (Pronounced: Doll-ye Chug-ee)

Side Kick:
Yeop Chapi (Pronounced: Yup Chug-ee)

Axe Kick:
Naeryeo Chapi (Pronounced: Nay-ree-o Chug-ee)





Terminology (Korean)

Grand Master — Kwanjangnim
Instructor — Chokyonim
Senior - Sun bae nim
School — Do jang
Uniform — Do-bok
Flag — Gook-gi
Form - Poomse
Return — Barro
Attention — Cha-ryot
Bow — Kyong-ye
Ready — Joonbi
Begin — Si-jak
Stop — gu-mahn
Continue — kae sok





Student Creed

We commit ourselves to mental and physical discipline, to be friends with one another and to develop strength within our group. We shall never fight to achieve selfish goals, but to develop wisdom and character are our ultimate commitments. UNITE FOR RIGHT SIR!






11 Commandments of Taekwondo

1. Loyalty to your country
2. Respect your parents
3. Faithfulness to your spouse
4. Respect to your brothers and sisters
5. Loyalty to friends
6. Respect your elders
7. Respect your teachers
8. Never take life unjust
9. Indomitable spirit
10. Loyalty to your school
11. Finish what you begin Sir!





Training Mind of Taewando

1. Train the body physically, but always train Ki and sprit together for complete Taekwando balance.
2. Teacher can only guide, it's up to student to carry out.
3. Train for the hardest, but use the most comfortable method in action.
4. Train hard and long to acquire great skills, but always humble to use them.
5. Full knowledge of opponent and oneself is to victory.
6. Powerful spirit in eyes transform to powerful hands.


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