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Blue III – Terminology & Theory Questions & Answers

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

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Theory

 

Q:  Where does Taekwondo come from?

A:  Korea

 

Q:  What is the difference between the sport & martial art of Taekwondo?

A:  This is a personal response.  Your answer might include things like in a sport you compete against other people whereas in martial arts you only compete against yourself, ie you train for self-improvement.

A key difference between sports and martial arts is what they set out to achieve.   A sport by definition is “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others”.   Concurrently, martial arts involve physical exercise and skill, but additionally set out specifically to improve the whole person, that is, such things as confidence, focus, self-esteem, and self-discipline.

 

 

Terminology

Press the play button to hear the pronunciation of each word (make sure your speakers are turned on!).

The Korean terms below are spelt phonetically, ie say it as it sounds.

Please refer to the bottom of the page for additional resources and downloadable materials.

Korean

English
Cheer-e-ut

Attention
Kun-ye

Bow
Chombe

Ready
Dwor-da

Turn

 

 
Sab-o-nim

Instructor
Kwan-ja-nim

Head Instructor
Dooh-jang

Training hall
Dooh-bok

Uniform

 

 
Har-nah

One
Dool

Two
Set

Three
Net

Four
Ta-sue

Five
You-sue

Six
Il-gop

Seven
Yo-dool

Eight
Ah-hop

Nine
Yool

Ten

 

 

Korean

English
Ar-a

Low

Mom-tong

Body

Oh-gool

Face

Buk-ut

Outer

Arn

Inner

 

 
Jew-chum-soggy

Horse stance
Up-koob-e

Front stance
Dwit-koob-e

Back stance
Up-soggi

Walking stance

 

 
Up

Front

Yup

Side

Doll-yo

Round
Dwit or D-ung

Back

 

 
Cha-g-e

Kick
Cheer-oo-g-e

Punch
Chi-g-e

Strike
Muk-e

Block
Zir-oo-g-e

Poke

Additional Resources

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Bear Hug from Front

Monday, May 10th, 2010

This video shows a simple and practical self defence against someone grabbing you in a bear hug from the front with either your hands trapped or free.   If you have any questions  be sure to ask your instructor next class.

Please note these video’s are meant as a supplemental guide only to your regular classes. You should always ensure you have warmed up before undertaking any physical activity. Remember not to over do it, stop if you are feeling any discomfort and take medical advice. If you are not already exercising regularly you should seek medical advice before commencing a new exercise regime. Use caution to ensure you do not injure yourself or anyone else. These techniques are for self-defence purposes only.

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Strangle – Front Two Hand

Monday, May 10th, 2010

This video shows a simple and practical self defence against a two hand strangle from the front.  If you have any questions  be sure to ask your instructor next class.

Please note these video’s are meant as a supplemental guide only to your regular classes. You should always ensure you have warmed up before undertaking any physical activity. Remember not to over do it, stop if you are feeling any discomfort and take medical advice. If you are not already exercising regularly you should seek medical advice before commencing a new exercise regime. Use caution to ensure you do not injure yourself or anyone else. These techniques are for self-defence purposes only.

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Strangle – Rear Two Hand

Monday, May 10th, 2010

This video shows a simple and practical self defence against a two handed strangle from the rear.  If you have any questions  be sure to ask your instructor next class.

Please note these video’s are meant as a supplemental guide only to your regular classes. You should always ensure you have warmed up before undertaking any physical activity. Remember not to over do it, stop if you are feeling any discomfort and take medical advice. If you are not already exercising regularly you should seek medical advice before commencing a new exercise regime. Use caution to ensure you do not injure yourself or anyone else. These techniques are for self-defence purposes only.

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Full Nelson

Monday, May 10th, 2010

This video shows a simple and practical self defence against a full nelson.  If you have any questions  be sure to ask your instructor next class.

Please note these video’s are meant as a supplemental guide only to your regular classes. You should always ensure you have warmed up before undertaking any physical activity. Remember not to over do it, stop if you are feeling any discomfort and take medical advice. If you are not already exercising regularly you should seek medical advice before commencing a new exercise regime. Use caution to ensure you do not injure yourself or anyone else. These techniques are for self-defence purposes only.

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Single Strangle from Front

Monday, May 10th, 2010

This video shows a simple and practical self defence against a single hand strangle from the front.  If you have any questions  be sure to ask your instructor next class.

Please note these video’s are meant as a supplemental guide only to your regular classes. You should always ensure you have warmed up before undertaking any physical activity. Remember not to over do it, stop if you are feeling any discomfort and take medical advice. If you are not already exercising regularly you should seek medical advice before commencing a new exercise regime. Use caution to ensure you do not injure yourself or anyone else. These techniques are for self-defence purposes only.

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Strangle – Singe Hand from Rear

Monday, May 10th, 2010

This video shows a simple and practical self defence against a single hand strangle or neck grab from the rear. If you have any questions be sure to ask your instructor next class.

Please note these video’s are meant as a supplemental guide only to your regular classes. You should always ensure you have warmed up before undertaking any physical activity. Remember not to over do it, stop if you are feeling any discomfort and take medical advice. If you are not already exercising regularly you should seek medical advice before commencing a new exercise regime. Use caution to ensure you do not injure yourself or anyone else. These techniques are for self-defence purposes only.

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Wrist Grabs – double catch onto one wrist

Monday, May 10th, 2010

This video shows a simple and practical self defence against someone grabbing your wrist with both of their hands and trying to drag you away.  If you have any questions  be sure to ask your instructor next class.

Please note these video’s are meant as a supplemental guide only to your regular classes. You should always ensure you have warmed up before undertaking any physical activity. Remember not to over do it, stop if you are feeling any discomfort and take medical advice. If you are not already exercising regularly you should seek medical advice before commencing a new exercise regime. Use caution to ensure you do not injure yourself or anyone else. These techniques are for self-defence purposes only.

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Kick to the Groin

Monday, May 10th, 2010

This video shows a simple and practical self defence against a groin kick.  If you have any questions  be sure to ask your instructor next class.

Please note these video’s are meant as a supplemental guide only to your regular classes. You should always ensure you have warmed up before undertaking any physical activity. Remember not to over do it, stop if you are feeling any discomfort and take medical advice. If you are not already exercising regularly you should seek medical advice before commencing a new exercise regime. Use caution to ensure you do not injure yourself or anyone else. These techniques are for self-defence purposes only.

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Hair Grab from Behind

Monday, May 10th, 2010

This video shows a simple and practical self defence against someone grabbing your hair from behind.  If you have any questions  be sure to ask your instructor next class.

Please note these video’s are meant as a supplemental guide only to your regular classes. You should always ensure you have warmed up before undertaking any physical activity. Remember not to over do it, stop if you are feeling any discomfort and take medical advice. If you are not already exercising regularly you should seek medical advice before commencing a new exercise regime. Use caution to ensure you do not injure yourself or anyone else. These techniques are for self-defence purposes only.

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