At first the Korean terms used by your Instructor may seem very strange, and perhaps even a little overwhelming (‘I don’t understand what he’s saying’).  Don’t worry, this is perfectly natural.  You are not expected to know any Korean terms as a white or yellow belt, but I’m sure you will pick up many over time without even realising it. (more…)

• Korean Taekwondo terms are generally constructed as follows:

Part of body used + height + technique

e.g., knifehand low block

• Common techniques are abbreviated, for example:

Body block technically is “anpalmok momtong makki”

but becomes “momtong makki”