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Taekwondo is known for its emphasis on high kicking and fast hand techniques, which distinguishes it from other popular martial arts and combat sports such as karate. However, the World Taekwondo (WT) believes that because the leg is the longest and strongest limb a martial artist has, kicks thus have the greatest potential to execute powerful strikes without successful retaliation.
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Blocking ( 막기 makgi ) Terminology

 



In taekwondo, Korean language is often used. During tests practitioners are usually asked what certain Korean words used in class mean. These words are fairly common amongst taekwondo schools, but accuracy of pronunciation can vary greatly.

Taekwondo can also be a great way to learn the Korean language by engaging in conversations with practitioners while at school. Here is a basic list of commonly used words that might be expected. Knowing the fundamental basics is very important for your learning path as you build your skills and knowledge. When you reach senior belt you are expected to guide the junior belts when they are beginning Taekwondo such as showing by example.

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TAEKWONDO BLOCKS ( 막기 makgi )
Hangul 한글 Korean Belt Requirement Difficulty Level Tutorial
Low Block 아래막기 arae-makgi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Yellow Belt Test Beginner Level Tutorial »
Middle Block 몸통막기 momtong-makgi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Yellow Belt Test Beginner Level Tutorial »
High Block 올려막기 olgul-makgi White Belt Test Yellow Stripe test Yellow Belt Test Beginner Level Tutorial »
Inner Wrist Outer Block 안팔목 바깥막기 anpalmok-bakkat-makgi Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Single Knife Hand Outward Block 한손날 바깥막기 hansonnal-bakkat-makgi Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Low Side Block 아래 옆막기 arae-yeop-makgi Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Hand Blade Low Block 한손날 아래막기 sonnal-arae-makgi Green Stripe Belt Test Green Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Supported Hand Blade Block 손날 거들어 바깥막기 sonnal-kodureo-makgi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Pressing Block 눌러막기 nulleo-makgi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Palm Heel Pressing Block 바탕손 눌러막기 batangson-nulleo-makgi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Outside Wrist Pressing Block 바깥팔목 눌러막기 bakkatpalmok-nulleo-makgi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Outside Block 바깥막기 bakkat-makgi Green Belt Test Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
High Outside Block 올려 바깥막기 olgul-bakkat-makgi Blue Stripe Belt Test Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Trunk Push Low Block 아래 헤쳐막기 arae-hecho-makgi Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Cross Block 엇걸어막기 otgoreo-makgi Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Low Cross Blocking 아래 엇걸어막기 arae-otgoreo-makgi Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
High Cross Blocking 올려 엇걸어막기 olgul-otgoreo-makgi Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Hand Blade High Cross Block 손날 엇걸어막기 sonnal-olgul-otgoreo-makgi Blue Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Inward Knife Hand Block 손날 안막기 sonnal-an-makgi Blue Belt Test Red Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Palm Heel Inward Block 바탕손 안막기 batangson-an-makgi Blue Belt Test Red Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Supported Downward Hand Blade Block 손날 거들어 내려막기 sonnal-kodureo-naeryeo-makgi Blue Belt Test Red Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Hand Blade Twisting Outward Block 손날 비틀어 바깥막기 sonnal-bakkat-bitureo-makgi Blue Belt Test Red Stripe Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Palm Heel Assisted Block 바탕손 거들어 몸통막기 batangson-kodureo-momtong-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Trunk Push Double Block 헤쳐막기 hecho-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Outside Wrist Double Block 바깥팔목 헤쳐막기 bakkat-palmok-hecho-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Inside Wrist Double Block 안팔목 헤쳐막기 anpalmok-hecho-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Side Block 옆막기 yeop-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Inside Wrist Side Block 안팔목 옆막기 anpalmok-yeop-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Outside Wrist Side Block 바깥팔목 옆막기 bakkat-palmok-yeop-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Hand Blade Side Block 손날 옆막기 sonnal-yeop-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Intermediate Level Tutorial »
Scissors Blocking 가위막기 kawi-makgi Red Stripe Belt Test Red Belt Test Black Stripe Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Supported Trunk Block 거들어막기 momtong-kodureo-makgi Red Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Outside Wrist Supporting Outward Block 바깥팔목 거들어 바깥막기 bakkatpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi Red Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Supported Downward Block 거들어 내려막기 kodureo-naeryeo-makgi Red Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Hand Blade Double Block 손날 헤쳐막기 sonnal-hecho-makgi Red Belt Test Black Stripe Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Single Hand Wide Open Block 외산틀막기 wesanteul-makgi Red Belt Test Black Stripe Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Wide Open Mountain Block 산틀막기 santeul-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Diamond Blocking 금강막기 keumgang-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Keumgang Downward Side Block 금강 내려 옆 막기 keumgang-naeryeo-yeop-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level
Keumgang Outward Block 금강 바깥막기 keumgang-bakkat-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level
Hand Blade Diamond Downward Side Block 손날 금강 내려 옆 막기 sonnal-keumgang-naeryeo-yeop-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level
Hand Blade Diamond Outward Block 손날 금강 바깥막기 sonnal-keumgang-bakkat-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level
Bent Wrist Outward Block 굽힌손목 바깥막기 gupinsonmok-bakkat-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Bull Horn Blocking 황소막기 hwangso-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Ridgehand Outward Block 손날등 바깥막기 sonnal-deung-bakkat-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Ridgehand Side Block 손날등 옆막기 sonnal-deung-yeop-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Ridgehand Double Block 손날등 헤쳐막기 sonnal-deung-hecho-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Ridgehand Supported Downward Block 손날등 거들어 내려막기 sonnal-deung-kodureo-naeryeo-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Inner Wrist Supporting Side Block 안팔목 거들어 옆막기 anpalmok-kodureo-yeop-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Inner Wrist Supporting Outward Block 안팔목 거들어 바깥막기 anpalmok-kodureo-bakkat-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Palm Assisting Outer Block 손바닥 거들어 바깥막기 sonbadak-kodureo-bakkat-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Target Block 표적 막기 pyojeok-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Underneath Target Block 아래 표적 막기 arae-pyojeok-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Kicking Block 차막기 cha-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Outward Kicking Block 바깥 차막기 bakkat-cha-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Inward Kicking Block 안 차막기 an-cha-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Front Kicking Block 앞 차막기 ap-cha-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »
Side Kicking Block 옆 차막기 yeop-cha-makgi Black Belt Test Advanced Level Tutorial »

 

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Taekwondo Mental Toughness

Taekwondo Mental Toughness Taekwondo Mental Toughness

Mental toughness is very hard to explain through words and can truly be understood when put to the test in an intense situation where you feel like you are at a breaking point, and find an inner will within you to push forward and overcome the situation. There are those who face stressful situations and back down and let them trample them, these people crumble during life. Then there are those who when faced with stressful, energy draining situations take them by the horns and conquer them, and it fills you with such a great energy and confidence, that helps you with every obstacle that you have from there on. For more information View Mental Toughness »

Indomitable spirit ( 백절불굴 baekjul-boolgool ): To have indomitable spirit means to have the courage to stand up for what you believe in, no matter what odds you are up against, and to always give 100% effort in whatever you do.

Self-control ( 극기 geuk-gi ): This means to not only have control over one's physical acts, but also their mental thoughts and actions.

Perseverance ( 인내 in-nae ): One will persevere time and time again until they have achieved a result which is adequate towards what one was trying to achieve.

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This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles "Mental Toughness" and "International Taekwondo Federation Philosophy" which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

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Korean language is often used in taekwondo practice. During promotion tests, practitioners are usually asked what certain Korean words used in class mean. These words are fairly common amongst taekwondo schools, but accuracy of pronunciation can vary greatly.

Taekwondo Basics About Taekwondo Basics
Taekwondo Basics

Here is where you can learn more about Taekwondo 태권도. Knowing the fundamental basics is very important for your learning path as you build your skills and knowledge. There are certain rules that need to be followed to show respect to the master ( 사범님 sabeomnim ), the instructors ( 교사님 gyosannim ), other practitioners and to the martial arts. They vary between schools but many have similar rules and guidelines. For more information View Taekwondo Basics »

There are five tenets defined in the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) and several more in World Taekwondo (WT).

Courtesy ( 예의 ye-ui ): "Showing courtesy to all, respecting others, having manners as well as maintaining the appropriate etiquette at all times, both within and outside the dojang (도장) (designated training area)." View Taekwondo Tenets »

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This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "List of Taekwondo Techniques" which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

 

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