Tekwondo

All of its activities are based on defensive spirit since Tawkwondo was developed as a defense against enemy attacks. In old days people living simple lives lacked physical fitness and their bodies became bent in their old age. Taekwondo also served to improve health, physical fitness and poise of the people practicing it.

Our belief is that Taekwondo-trained men are selt-confident, not only in physical aspects but also in their mental discipline, because they have developed superior techniques for personal entire body is a weapon, and he is easily able to attack and beat off an aggressor with hands, fists, elbows, knees, feet or any other part of his body.

The most important fact about Taekwondo as a martial art sport is that it is not only a superior art of self-defense, but is adds remarkable bon sense to its practitioners. Self-confidence makes people generous in their attitudes toward weaker people. They can stand equally against any opponent, but their code forbids unfair assaults or unnecessary use if force. The practice of Taekwondo gives an individual the mental attitude of modesty. The virtues of modesty and generosity are fundamentally based on self-confidence.

It is obvious that healthy bodies make man active and powerful. Such mental and physical self-confidence are beneficial to the mental life of individuals as well as to their families, neighbors and their nation.

A Taekwondo 'Poomse' comprises various stances, each with its peculiar nature but each blending into the other. A 'Poomse' consists of about two dozen stances inter-connected. Blocking, punching, striking, thrusting and kicking are among Taekwondo Poomse, and these are properly carried out with hands, firsts and feet to the vital spot of the body or target at which they are aimed, and the stances accordingly change forward stance, back stance, cat stance and horseriding stance, etc. as the situation requires. Most typical 'Poomse' are Palgye I-VIII, Taeguk I-VIII, Koryo, Kumgang, Taeback, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Chunkwon, Hansoo and Ilyeo.

In recent years, Taekwondo has become a modern amateur sport. It has become a modern world sport with tradition and spirit of martial science maintained. It was incorporated into regular curriculum of primary schools through colleges. It became an integral part of training in the military. Taekwondo has become a major entry in the annual athletic meet. Constitution, rules, regulations, and promotion test riles were all developed to meet requirements as international amateur sport.

Propagation of the Competition Rules of the WTF has been made through International Referee (IR) Seminars held 29 times and the IR Refresher Courses held 14 times, exchanges of visits and booklets under auspices of the WTF and member national associations. For the purpose of impartial judgement of competitions, the WTF is promoting the development of electronic protectors and introduction of differential scoring system. Together with this, Executive Council of the WTF set up an Ad Hoc Committee to conduct in-depth study of Kukkiwon Dan promotion procedures.

Taekwondo uniform is neither expensive nor luxurious. It is designed to fit for free body actions. It is believed that the white color of the uniform signified the purity and origin of all colors as well as a state which can absorb any kind of learning. There are belts. i.e black (adult), red/black(children), red, blue, green, yellow and white; each color designating the degree of graded proficiciency possessed by one wearing the belt.

The white belt is for the beginner, that is, holders of 9th and 10th Keup and the yellow belt is worn by 7th and 8th Keup holders. The green belt is used by 5th and 6th Keup holders, the blue belt 1st and 2nd Keup holders. The black belt is for Taekwondo experts red/black belt is for those who hold 1st through 3rd Poom in the junior division. The Kukkiwon is authorized to conduct promotion tests and issue Dan and Poom certificates in accordance with the regulations on Promotion Tests of the Kukkiwon.

1.	Tae Kwon Do is for self defense ONLY!! Not to be used irresponsibly.
2.	Students are to remove their shoes before and/or upon entering the dojang. Shoes should be placed on racks (if provided) and should not be worn in training areas nor in changing rooms.
3.	Bow first to the flags, then to all black belt instructors in rank order upon entering and leaving the dojang. · Bowing is the oriental equivalent of shaking hands. Proper bowing should be done to show respect.
4.	Inform the black belt instructors if you are injured or ill before or during class.
5.	If you are unable to attend class due to any reason, it is your responsibility to be courteous and call your instructor and let them know. Otherwise, it is considered a non-excused absence.
6.	Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gum, foul language, and any form of recreational drugs, or disruptive behavior by students or visitors are not allowed or tolerated in the gym.
7.	Students' uniforms, equipment and person shall be well kept and clean, nails trimmed, etc. Come to practice with a clean mind and body.
8.	Please remove watches, rings, neck chains, earrings, or any type of jewelry that could cause harm during training.
9.	A proper (good/positive) attitude is expected from all students at all times, no other attitude or behavior will be tolerated.
10.	Utmost respect will be shown to master instructors, black belt instructors, and other black belts and seniors, no other behavior will be tolerated. Students will address the masters, black belts and seniors as "Sir" or "Ma'am" at the end of conversations, in and out of the gym. Master instructors will be referred to as "Master (name/first or last, whatever their preference)", black belts will be referred to as "Mr., Miss, or Mrs. (name/first or last, whatever their preference)", and all colored belts will be referred to as "Mr., Miss, or Mrs. (first name)".
11.	Uniforms are to be worn for Tae Kwon Do functions only!! Uniforms are not costumes or play clothes.
12.	Students are expected to be loyal and never criticize the instructors, Tae Kwon Do, or any of it's functions, unless asked for constructive criticism, all other destructive criticism is considered disrespectful and will not be tolerated.
13.	The student is expected to adopt a learning attitude and try to learn something from every situation and experience, whether good or bad, this is the key to knowledge.
14.	Behavior outside of the dojang is expected to be of Tae Kwon Do nature, realizing that the student is an example of their instructor, dojang, and martial art. Always Set A Good Example!!
15.	Lesson fees are to be paid the first of each month or prorated in certain cases. Unless arrangements have been made with the instructor!!!
16.	Safety is a very important must while training, competing, or whatever the function, and must be applied at all times.
17.	Students are to maintain their focus on their own training and not become concerned with what everyone else is doing.
18.	Students and parents should maintain open communications with the instructors, let them know how they are getting along, and especially if there is a problem. We are here to help and will make great efforts to assist if and when possible.
19.	Please be on time for class!! We all have schedules to keep and it becomes very difficult to keep classes on schedule when students are coming in late and interrupting these schedules.
20.	The colored belts are a sign of achievement and respect. Your belt should never be discarded nor should it ever touch the ground.
21.	As in any educational system the instructor teaches the required material, and the student is expected to learn, practice, remember, and utilize this material. The INSTRUCTOR then knows and decides when the student is ready for their next exam.
22.	No sparring should be done without the instructor's or an adult black belt's supervision.
23.	Students that come in early for class, should stretch out quietly, practice quietly, or go over notes quietly, and not disturb the class that is already in progress.
24.	Confidence is shown with loud replies and loud kihaps (yelling)
25.	A student should not stand with their hands on their hips or arms crossed in front of their chest, this is a sign of disrespect and/or improper attitude.
26.	Show control in everything you do. This will help to develop a habit of control.
27.	Students should always (each class) ask permission to use any equipment that does not belong to them, before using it.
28.	Try to refrain from idle conversation while practicing. You should come to the dojang to practice, not to talk to your friends. A dojang is a place for serious study, not a social gathering.
29.	No student is allowed to teach techniques unless given approval in each case/class by the instructor.

1.	We will post and give out information about tournaments that our students will be able to participate in. · Any other tournament that a student may hear about is not allowed to participate in without permission..
2.	Adult students participating in a tournament should help out in any way possible by keeping score, time, tie gear, etc., before and after their events.
3.	Always show proper respect and manners to black belts and your opponents.
4.	If you have a question about the outcome of any competition contact your instructor. Your instructor should be the one to question a decision.
5.	Be on time and ready for competition. Don't expect anyone to hold the tournament up for you.
6.	Yelling and cheering from the sidelines to competitors is allowed as long as you being constructive. Derogatory remarks or yelling will not be tolerated.
7.	If you have planned to attend and participate in a tournament, plan to attend the whole event and help support all other members of your school.
8.	Please be careful not to cut through rings to get to your destination. You could be interrupting their competition.
9.	Once your competition has started, stay at your ring until it is finished.

1.	Testing fees are to be paid prior to testing, and all lesson fees and testing fees are to be paid and current before the student is allowed to test or continue training. Unless arrangements have been made with the instructor!!!
2.	75%, at a minimum, class attendance and participation is required for testing.

3.	Please be on time for testing. There is no set order of rank for testing. We never know who will be first, next or last.
4.	Testing is a privilege and a sign of achievement. Only the instructor is qualified to make the decision of who should test.
5.	Students should never approach the head table nor ask questions of the master doing the testing. · Unless it is to ask the tester to sign their broken board. * Then the student should approach the head table, ask to have their board signed, place it on the table, step away from the table, and stand in joonbi (ready stance).
7.	Students should show utmost manners and respect during testing. silence and proper sitting posture should be maintained, loud answers, yelling, and bowing are expected.
8.	Once the student has been instructed on what their board break will be, the board is in position to break, and the student has practiced their technique and aim, the student should then ask permission to break before attempting to break.
9.	In the case that a student makes a mistake on a technique during testing, the student should properly as permission to do the technique over again.

Attention	Charyut
Bow	Kyungnae
Ready	Joonbi
Finish	Geuman(kuman)
Begin	Shejak
Turn Around	Di ro dolla
Yell	Kihap
Riding Stance	Kimasae
Forward Stance	Junggool Jasae/ Ap Koobi
T-Stance	Hugul Jasae / Dwit koobi
Walking Stance	Ap soegi
Low Block	Arae Makki
Middle Block	Jungdan Makki / Mumtong Makki
High Block	Sangdan Makki / ogool Makki
Punch	Jirugi
Knife hand	Sonnal
Knife hand Block	Sonnal Makki
Eye	Noon
Nose	Coe
Ear	Gwi
Mouth	Yip
Chin	Took
Neck	Mok
Head	Murri

At Ease	Sheyo
Finger	Songarok
Fist	Jumurlk
Shoulder	Arlkae
Chest	Gasume
Arm	Pal
Wrist	Palmok
Foot	Bal
Elbow	Palkumchi
Leg	Daree
Groin	Bulral
Solar Plexus	Myungchi
Body	Momtang
Pattern	Poomse
Ridge hand	Yuksonnal
Spear hand	Kwonsu
Certain Victory	Pilsung
Return to Order	Baro
Sparring	Garoogi
Blue	Chung
Red	Hung
Right / lift face	Jwawoohyungwoo
Round #1	Il Wee Jun
Round #2	Yi Wee Jun
Break	Kalyo (busugi-as in boards)
Continue	Kasuk
Winner	Sungja
Warning	Kyungo
Minus Point	Gumjum
American flag	Sungjogi
Korean Flag	TaeGukgi
Courtesy	Yahee
Integrity	Gumson
Self Control	Cookgee
Perseverance	Inae
Indomitable Spirit	Bakjulbulkool

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