Tae Kwon Do Terminology

DEFINITION OF TAE KWON DO

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean unarmed martial art. It is not only kicking and punching, but is also a way of thinking and living. The main goal of Tae Kwon Do is to achieve total mind and body control through training.

SCHOOL RULES

1. Students must bow to the flag, sah-bum-nim and other black belt instructors when coming in and out of school.
2. Students must use the word sir or ma’am when speaking to instructors.
3. Students must respect and obey instructors.
4. Conversation is not permitted during class.
5. Swearing, smoking and drinking liquor are prohibited.
6. Students must attend classes regularly for their own good.
7. Students must help keep the do-jang clean.

BASIC SCHOOL LANGUAGE

Ha-Na
Dul
Set
Net
Da-Sut
Yo-Sut
II·Gop
Yo-Dul
Ah-Hop
Yul

MEANING OF TAE KWON DO BELTS

White Belt:
Signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon Do.

Yellow Belt:
Signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as Tae Kwon Do foundation is laid.

Green Belt:
Signifies the plant’s growth as Tae Kwon Do skill begins to develop.

Purple Belt:
Signifies transition from a young plant to intermediate growth as Tae Kwon Do skills are further developed.

Blue Belt:
Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Tae Kwon Do progresses.

Brown Belt:
Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control, and warning the opponent to stay away.

Black Belt:
Opposite of white, therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon Do. Also indicates the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.

SPIRITS OF TAE KWON DO

1. Loyalty to country.
2. Obedience to parents.
3. Respect your elders.
4. Be faithful to your friends.
5. Be courteous in all situations.
6. Consider all alternatives before killing any living thing.
7. Never give up: finish what you have started.