STUDENT ETIQUETTE
- Address the instructors as “Sir” or “Ma’am”.
- Remove shoes before entering the training area.
- Do not wear jewelry during class.
- Only a plain white t-shirt is permitted to be worn under the uniform.
- Stand at attention while waiting for instructions.
- When seated on the floor, assume martial art posture.
- Never wait for the instructor to tell you to practice.
- Before class begins, stretch or practice your forms and basic technique.
Students are expected to be disciplined and respectful outside of class as well.
Korean Counting:
1. Hana
2. Dul
3. Set
4. Net
5. Dah Sawt
6. Yaw Sawt
7. ilgop
8. Yaw Dawl
9. Ah Hope
10. Yawl
Terms:
Kam sa ham ni da – Thank You
Kibon Hyung – basic froms like unit 1 to 5
Pyung Ahn – Peaceful mind
Chulgi – Iron horse forms 1 to 2
Charyut – attention
Kyung yet – salute or bow to instructor, or hand over the heart to the flag
Joon Bi – ready
Shee Jak – begin
Gup – rank level for white belts and colored belt students
Dan – ranking for black belts
Dee – belt
Do jang – training hall
Baro – return
Sabom-nim-aye – face the instructor
Tae Kwon do – foot hand way, kicking and striking with the hand and foot
Kong Soo Do – empty hand way, old style of tae kwon do
Sim Mu Do – heart martial way, a blend of several martial arts
Hap Ki Do – unity energy way, joint locks and takedowns, with some strikes
Yudo (Judo) – gentle way, throws and ground fighting