Tang Soo Do | Name of the art we study |
Moo Duk Kwan | Name of the style/organisation |
Soo Bahk Do | Ancient name of the martial art in Korea |
Kwan Jang Nim | Chief instructor |
Sa Bom Nim | Qualified instructor from 4 th Dan upwards |
Kyo Sa Nim | Assistant instructor as appointed |
Ban Jang | Prefect |
Nim | A term of respect similar to 'sir' |
Sun Beh | Senior member |
Hu Beh | Junior member |
Dan | Degree, holder of midnight blue belt |
Gup | Grade, holder of colour belt under midnight blue |
Ko Dan Ja | Senior Dan holder |
You Dan Ja | Dan holder |
You Gup Ja | Gup holder |
Kwan Won | Student member |
Cho Bo Ja | Beginner |
Kam Sa Hap Ni Da | Thank you |
Do Jang | Training Hall |
Do Balk | Training uniform |
Dee | Belt |
Kuk Gi | National flag |
Kwan Gi | (Organisation) flag |
Shim Kung | Spiritual Power or control in exercise |
Neh Kung | Internal power or control in exercise |
Weh Kung | External power or control in exercise |
Kee Cho | Basic |
Hyung | Form |
Dae Ryun | Sparring |
Ho Sin Sul | Self-defence |
Kyok Pa | Breaking techniques |
Soo Kee | Hand techniques |
O Rin Jok | Right |
Wen Jok | Left |
Blocks - Executed in Front Stance Unless Otherwise Stated |
Ha Dan Mahk Kee | Low Block |
Sang Dan Mahk Kee | High Block |
Ahn Ye Seo Bahk Euro Mahk Kee | Inside to Outside Block |
Bahk Ye Seo Ahn Euro Mahk Kee | Outside to Inside Block |
Tro Ahn Ye Seo Bahk Euro Mahk Kee
| Reverse Inside to Outside Block |
Tro Bahk Ye Seo Ahn Euro Mahk Kee | Reverse Outside to Inside Block |
Sang Soo Joong Dan Mahk Kee | Two Fist Middle Block |
Sang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Kee | Two Fist (X) Low Block |
Sang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Kee | Two Fist (X) High Block |
The prefix 'Hul Gul' signifies that the above blocks are to be executed in back stance
The following blocks are to be executed in Back Stance |
Soo Do Ha Dan Mahk Kee | Low Knife Hand Block |
Soo Do Sang Dan Mahk Kee | High Knife Hand Block |
Soo Do Joong Dan Mahk Kee | Middle Knife Hand Block |
Attacks: |
Joong Dan Kong Kyuk | Middle Punch Front Stance |
Sang Dan Kong Kyuk | High Punch Front Stance |
Hoeng Jin Kong Kyuk | Side Punch Side/Horse Stance |
Yuk Jin Kong Kyuk | Reverse Punch, Back Stance |
Kwan Soo Kong Kyuk | Spear Hand Attack, Front Stance |
Pal Koop Kong Kyuk | Elbow Attack, Front Stance |
Ap Cha Kee | Front Kick |
Ap Podo Cha Kee | Front Snap Kick |
Ap Mee Ro Cha Kee | Front Pushing Kick |
Yup Cha Kee | Side Kick |
Yup Podo Cha Kee | Side Snap Kick |
Dull Ryo Cha Kee | Round House Kick |
Dwee Cha Kee | Back Kick |
Dwee Dull Ryo Cha Kee | Spinning Back Kick |
Dwee Dull Ryo Chit-Go Cha Kee | Back Spinning Chop Kick |
Ahn Ye Seo Bahk Euro Cha Kee | Circular Inside to Outside Kick |
Bahk Ye Seo Ahn Euro Cha Kee | Circular Outside to Inside Kick |
Bahk Ye Seo Ahn Euro Ma-Go Cha Kee | Circular Outside to Inside Block Kick |
Yup Hu Ri Kee | Side Hook Kick |
Chit Bal Kee | Stamping Kick |
Bahl Yup Chit Pal Kee | Side Stamping Kick |
Moo Roop Cha Kee | Knee Kick |
Moo Roop Dull Ryo Cha Kee | Knee Turning Round House Kick |
Peet Cha Kee | Diagonal Inside to Outside Snap Kick |
E Dan | Jumping (all jumping kicks start with this term) |
© 2004-2008:
L Skinner
Glossary of Tang Soo Do Terms