May 25, 2022 · Check out this helpful list of Taekwondo terminology in both English and Korean. How do you write Tae Kwon Do in Korean characters? What is a Taekwondo school called? What is a Taekwondo student called? What is a Taekwondo instructor called? What should I say when bow/salute to a taekwondo teacher?

A complete list of essential TaeKwonDo terminology from English to Korean including General Anatomy Numbers, Kicks, Punches and Stances

Taekwondo (/ ˌtaɪkwɒnˈdoʊ, ˌtaɪˈkwɒndoʊ, ˌtɛkwənˈdoʊ /; Korean : 태권도; [t̪ʰɛ.k͈wʌ̹n.d̪o] ⓘ) is a Korean martial art and combat sport involving primarily kicking techniques and punching. [ 2 ][ 3 ][ 4 ] "Taekwondo" can be translated as tae ("strike with foot"), kwon ("strike with hand"), and do ("the art or way").

This is a glossary of general Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do terms in English and the Korean equivalent. I have included multiple pronunciations and both older and newer Korean versions. This is still a work in progress but should be very helpful.

In Korean, ‘Taekwondo’ is written: 태권도. This is the word ‘Taekwondo’ written in Hangeul – a native Korean script. To learn about how to read and write Hangeul, look at the Korean Lessons page on this website. Many Korean words can also be written in Hanja – characters that have been imported from Chinese. In Hanja, ‘Taekwondo’ is written: 跆拳道.

The Korean word for Taekwondo school is Dojang. This word is used by other Korean martial arts such as Tang Soo Do and Hapkido . Dojang means the place of learning the way of martial arts.

Definition of TaeKwonDo "Tae" means "foot" or "to strike with the feet". "Kwon" means "hand", or "to strike with the hand". "Do" means discipline, art, or way. Hence TaeKwonDo (foot-hand-way) means literally "the art of the feet and the hands" or "the art of kicking and punching". Different schools and/or styles may impose different variations ...

Korean Taekwondo Terminology Korean-English translation. Just click on the Korean term to hear it TECHNIQUES. SEOGI….. STANCE. CHAGI….. KICK. CHIGI….. STRIKE. JIREUGI….. PUNCH. MAKKI….. BLOCK. CHIREUGI….. THRUSTING. OEN….. LEFT. OREUN….. RIGHT. KICKING. AP CHAGI….. FRONT SNAP KICK. YEOP CHAGI….. SIDE KICK. DOLLYO CHAGI ...

Feb 7, 2020 · Taekwondo is a Korean Martial art, now practiced around the world–including at Akula Taekwondo in Novi, Michigan. Since Taekwondo originated in the Korean peninsula, the Korean language is commonly used for commands, orders, and moves during traditional Taekwondo training.

To preserve the heritage and authenticity of Taekwon-Do, instructors should endeavour to incorporate the Korean terminology into their instructional vocabulary. Some instructors are reluctant to incorporate the Korean terms due to their uncertainty with pronunciation.