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Taekwondo Terminology

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Counting in Korean

Korean flag.
Korean flag.

  • hana
  • dul
  • set
  • net
  • dasut
  • yosut
  • ilgop
  • yodul
  • ahop
  • yul

Taekwondo training is done in a dojang.
Photo courtesy of Sky Wood.

Taekwondo training is done in a dojang.

Basic Terms

  • Uniform: do bok
  • Formal pattern: tul
  • Free sparring pattern: hyung
  • Free sparring: jay daeryon
  • Flag: kukg
  • Board breaking: gyu-pky

Salutations

  • Hello: An yong hasayo
  • How are you?: An yong ha samnika
  • Thank you: Kamsa hamnida
  • You’re welcome: Chun mun a yoe
  • Goodbye (if you are leaving): An yong hi kaesaeyo
  • Goodbye (if someone else is leaving): An young he ga sa

Titles:

  • Grand Master: Kwan Jang Nim
  • Head of Masters: Ju Sabum Nim
  • Master Instructor: Sabum Nim
  • Master In Training: Bu Sabum
  • Head Instructor: Kyosa Nim
  • Assistant Instructor: Jokyo Nim
  • Student: Jeja