Taekwondo 태권도Taekwondo Preschool
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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Strikes ( 치기 chigi ) 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.
View all taekwondo strikes on the Main Strikes ( 치기 chigi ) Section »
Hangul 한글 | Korean | Belt Requirement | Difficulty Level | Tutorial | |
Knife Hand Inward Strike | 손날 안치기 | sonnal-an-chigi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Back Knuckle Forward Strike | 등주먹 앞치기 | deung-jumeok-ap-chigi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Swallow Hand Blade Inward Strike | 제비품 손날 안치기 | jebipoom-sonnal-an-chigi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Spearhand Vertical Thrust | 편손끝 세워찌르기 | pyeonsonkkeut-sewo-jjireugi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Supporting Vertical Thrust | 거들어 세워찌르기 | kodureo-sewo-jjireugi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Elbow Turning Strike | 팔굽 돌려치기 | palgup-dollyeo-chigi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Elbow Target Strike | 팔굽 표적치기 | palgup-pyojeok-chigi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Hammer Fist Strike | 메주먹 치기 | mejumeok-chigi | Intermediate Level | ||
Hammer Fist Downward Strike | 메주먹 내려치기 | mejumeok-naeryeo-chigi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Hammer Fist Outward Strike | 메주먹 바깥치기 | mejumeok-bakkat-chigi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Outward Back Fist | 등주먹 바깥치기 | deung-jumeok-bakkat-chigi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Hand Blade Outward Strike | 손날 바깥치기 | sonnal-olgul-bakkat-chigi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Hand Blade Side Strike | 손날 옆치기 | sonnal-yeop-chigi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Elbow Rear Strike | 팔굽 뒤치기 | palgup-dwi-chigi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Elbow Downward Strike | 팔굽 내려치기 | palgup-naeryeo-chigi | Intermediate Level | Tutorial » | |
Downward Chop | 내려찍기 | naeryeo-chigi | Advanced Level | ||
Inward Chop | 안찍기 | an-chigi | Advanced Level | ||
Forward Chop | 앞찍기 | ap-chigi | Advanced Level | ||
Palm Heel Forward Strike | 바탕손 앞치기 | batangson-ap-chigi | Advanced Level | Tutorial » | |
Swallow Palm Heel Front Strike | 제비품 바탕손 앞치기 | jebipoom-batangson-ap-chigi | Advanced Level | Tutorial » | |
Bent Wrist Upward Strike | 굽힌손목 올려치기 | gupinsonmok-ollyeo-chigi | Advanced Level | Tutorial » | |
Pincer Hand Strike | 집게주먹 지르기 | jipge-jumeok-jireugi | Advanced Level | Tutorial » | |
Scissors Fingertip Thrust | 가위손끝 찌르기 | kawisonkkeut-jjireugi | Advanced Level | Tutorial » | |
Flat Fingertips Horizontal Strike | 편손끝 엎어찌르기 | pyeonsonkkeut-eopeo-jjireugi | Advanced Level | Tutorial » | |
Ridgehand Inward Strike | 손날등 안치기 | sonnal-deung-an-chigi | Advanced Level | Tutorial » | |
Ridgehand Downward Strike | 손날등 내려치기 | sonnal-deung-naeryeo-chigi | Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
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).
Integrity ( Yeom Chi / 염치 ): "Although it may be similar, this form of integrity takes on a more wider role then defined in the common dictionary. In taekwondo, integrity means not only to determine what is right or wrong but also having the conscience to feel guilt if one has done wrong and to have the integrity stand up for what is right." View Taekwondo Tenets »
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