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General Terminology

Name of The Founder

Grandmaster Hwang Kee

Origin of Art

Seoul, Korea

Nim

Sir, Term of Respect

Dan

Degree Holder (Black Belt)

Gup

Grade Holder under Black Belt

Ko Dan Ja

Senior Dan Holder

You Dan Ja

Dan Holder

You Gup Ja

Gup Holder

Kwan Won

Student Member

Cho Bo Ja

Beginner

Dee

Belt

Soo Ji

Hand Techniques

Jok Ji

Foot Techniques

Cha Gi

Kick

Ki Hap

Yell

Shi Sun

Focus of Eyes

Choong Shimm

Balance

Chung Kwan

Fore Fist

Cap Kwan

Back Fist

Soo Do

Knife Hand

Yuk Soo Do

Ridge Hand

Kwan Soo

Spear Hand

Jang Kwan

Heel of Palm

O Rin Jok

Right

Wen Jok

Left

Shio

Relax (Rest)

Dwee Ro Tora

Turn to the Rear

Bal Cha Gi Choon Be

Kick Stance

Choon Be

Ready Stance

Il Gup Pil Sar

End Conflict With One Blow

Hu Jin

Backwards

Start/Finish Class

Cha Ryut

Attention

Kuk Gi Bay Ray

Bow to the Flag

Ba Ro

Return

Ahn Jo

Sit Down

Muk Nyum

Meditation

Sa Bom Nim Kay Kyung Yet

Bow to Instructor

10th Gup (White Belt)

Name of The Founder

Garndmaster Hwang Kee

Name of Our Art

Tang Soo Do

Name of Our Style

Moo Duk Kwan

Studio

Do Jang

Instructor

Sa Bom Nim

Uniform

Do Bok

Senior Member

Sun Beh

Junior Member

Fu Beh

Thank You

Ko Mup Sum Ne Da

Kyo Sa Nim

Instructor under 4th Dan Degree BlackBelt

8th Gup (Orange Belt)

One

Ha Na

Two

Dool

Three

Set

Four

Net

Five

Da Sot

Six

Yo Sot

Seven

Il Gup

Eight

Yo Dol

Nine

A Hop

Ten

Yol

7th Gup (Orange Belt, One Stripe)

Basic

Gi Cho

Form

Hyung

Sparring

Deh Ryun

Attack

Kong Kyuk

Defense

Mahk Kee

Attention

Cha Ryut

Stop

Goman

Bow

Kyung Yet

Begin

Shi Jok

Return

Ba Ro

Kick

Cah Gi

6th Gup (Green Belt)

Low

Ha Dan

Middle

Chung Dan

High

Sang Dan

Front

Ahp

Side

Yup

Back

Dwi

Ready Stance

Joon Bee

Front Stance

Chul Gul Ja Seh

Horse Riding Stance

Ke Ma Ja Seh

Fighting Stance

Hu Gul Ja Seh

5th Gup (Green Belt, One Stripe)

Low Block

Ha Dan Mahk Kee

Middle Punch

Chung Dan Kong Kyuk

High Punch

Sang Dan Kong Kyuk

High Block

Sang Dan Mahk Kee

Inside/Outside Block

Ahneso Phakuro Mah Kee

Back Kick

Dwi Cha Gi

Outside/Inside Block

Phakuro Ahneso Mah Kee

Side Kick

Yup Cha Gi

Side Punch

Weng Jin Kong Kyuk

Side Block

Chung Dan Yup Mah Kee

Front Stretching Kick

Ahp Podo Oli Ri Gi

Front Snap Kick

Ahp Cha Gi

Side Stretching Kick

Yup Podo Oli Ri Gi

Side Kick

Yup Cha Gi

Roundhouse Kick

Dull Ryo Cha Gi

Jumping Front Kick

Edan Ahp Cha Gi

4th Gup (Green Belt, Two Stripes)

2 Fist X Low Block

Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Kee

2 Fist Middle Block

Ssang Soo Chul Gun Mahk Kee

2 Fist X High Block

Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Kee

2 Fist Fighting Stance Block

Ssang Soo Hul Gul Mahk Kee

Low Chop Block

Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee

Middle Chop Block

Chung Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee

High Chop Block

Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee

Finger Punch

Kwan Soo Kong Kyuk

Reverse Punch Fighting Stance

Yuk Jin Kong Kyuk

Knife Hand Attack

Soo Do Kong Kyuk

Back Spinning Kick

Dwi Dull Ryo Cha Gi

Inside/Outside Kick

Ahneso Phakuro Mahk Kee

Outside/Inside Kick

Phakuro Ahneso Cha Gi

Hook Kick

Yup Hu Ri Gi

Front Push Kick

Ahp Mee Ro Cha Gi

Jump Flying Side Kick

Dan Kong Jung Yup Cha Gi

All Jumping Kicks

Dan (Name of Kick)

3rd Gup (Red Belt)

All Previous Terminology Including General Terminology & Start Finish

10 Articles of Faith and Mental Training

  1. Be Loyal To Your Country
  2. Be Obedient To Your Parents
  3. Be Cooperative Between Brothers
  4. Be Lovable Between Husband And Wife
  5. Be Faithful Between Friends
  6. Be Respectable Toward Your Elders
  7. Be Faithful Between Teacher And Student
  8. Be Discreet In Killing
  9. Never Retreat In Battle
  10. Always Finish What You Start

2nd Gup (Red Belt, One Stripe)

Free Sparring

Ja Yu Deh Ryun

Self-Defense

Ho Sin Sul

Breaking

Kyuk Pa

One Step Sparring

Il Soo Sik Deh Ryun

Three Step Sparring

Sam Soo Sik Deh Ryun

1st Gup (Red Belt, Two Stripes)

Meaning of Pyung

Calm, Well Balanced, Peaceful

Meaning of Ahn

Confident, Safe, Comfortable

Meaning of Moo

Stop War , To End Conflict

Meaning of Duk

Way In Which Conflict Is Dissolved - Negotiation, Agreement, War Etc.

Meaning of Kwan

School, Home, Place of Security, Make All Places Feel Safe

Moo Duk Kwan

Institute of Martial Virtue

Meaning of Tang

Tang Dynasty of China - China

Meaning of Soo

Open Hand - Hand

Meaning of Do

Way

Tang Soo Do

"Way of the China Hand" or "Way of the Open Hand"

Weh Jung

External Power - Physical Force

Neh Jung

Internal Power - Mental Focus

Shim Jung

Spiritual Power - Spirit, Determination, Etc.

Black Belt Terminology

Characteristics of Passai Form

Fast, Light, Active, The Snake

Characteristics of Nihanci Forms

Sideways Step Advance, Harder More Powerful Form, Heavy Movements, The Horse

Characteristics of Chi Do Form

Advance and Retreat, Very Light Fast Form, The Crane

Sip Soo

The Bear

Lo Hai

The Crane

Kong Sang Koon

The Eagle

Sei Shan

Praying Mantis

Wang Shu

Small Bird

Ji On

The Ram

O Sip Sa Bo

The Tiger

Tae Kuk Kwan

Grand Ultimate Fist

So Rim Jang Kwan

Shaolin Long Fist

Chil Sung

Seven Star Forms