Terminology / Definitions

 

Taekwondo - means literally “the art of striking with the hand and kicking with the foot.”

White Belt - The white belt signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwondo.

Yellow Belt - Yellow signifies the earth, from which the plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwondo foundation is being laid.

Green Belt - Green signifies the plant’s growth as taekwondo skills are developing.

Blue Belt - Blue belt signifies the heavens, toward which the plant develops into a towering tree as the Taekwondo training progresses.

Red Belt - Red Belt signifies danger, warning the student to exercise control and the opponent to stay away.

Ahn Jo – Sit down

Bah Roh – Return to ready position

Cha Ryut – Attention

Choong Sil Kwan means literally the “School of Constant and Never Ending Improvement.”

Dan – Degree

Do Jhang – Training hall

Dobok – the traditional Taekwondo uniform worn during training.

Dojang – the room you work out in.

Goman – Stop

Gup – Class

Jhoon Be– Ready position

Kyong Yet – Bow

Sah Bum Nim – Instructor above 4th Dan Black Belt

Sho – At ease