Taekwondo Flashcards
is the art of self-defense that originated in Korea.
Taekwondo
(also known asTae Kwon Do)
Taekwondo is a Korean self-defense martial art which in English translates as __________.
Foot and Hand Way
It is is famous for its high,
spinning kicks. It is recognized as
one of the oldest forms of martial
arts in the world, reaching back
over 2,000 years.
Taekwondo
It is composed of three parts as
shown in the English spelling, though it is one word in Korean.
Tae - “Foot” or “Leg” = “to step on”
Kwon - “Hand” or “Fist” = “Fight”
Do - “Way” or “Discipline”
The name was selected for its
appropriate description of the art:
Tae (foot)
Kwon (hand)
Do (art)
Taekwondo Commands
- Charyot: “Attention”
- Gyeongnye: “Bow”
- Choon Bee: “Ready Stance”
- See-Jak: “Begin”
- Keu-Mahn: “Finish (Stop)”
refers to the traditional
taekwondo uniform used in all official
matches and regular practices.
Dobok
“Dobok” means
“Do” means way
“Bok” means clothing
= “Way of Clothing”
The taekwondo dobok consists
of 3 parts:
pants, jacket and belt
The pants and jacket are white in
color as white is a symbol of
Purity
The jacket symbolizes __________
Heaven
The left side of the jacket is known as
‘yanggi’ which denotes mind.
The right side of the jacket is known as
“umgi” that represents strength.
The white baggy pants represent
Earth
The belt or known as __________ , symbolizes __________.
Tti; The man surviving on the Earth with hope for heaven.
