Tae Kwon-Do

& Associations

Tae Kwon-Do literally means

"The way of foot and fist"

Tae Kwon-Do was founded in South Korea

on 11th April 1955

by Major General Choi Hong Hi (9th Dan)

The 5 Tenets of Tae Kwon-Do are:

1. Courtesy – To be polite to everyone
2. Integrity – To be honest with yourself
3. Perseverance – To never stop trying to achieve a goal
4. Self Control – To always be in control of your actions
5. Indomitable Spirit – To show courage when you and your principles are pitted against overwhelming odds

Tae Kwon-Do came to the UK in 1967

Your Instructors are:

Master Lee David Newman (6th Dan)

& Mrs Frances Newman (5th Dan)

Our Clubs are part of the T.A.G.B.

Where we practice ITF style Tae Kwon-Do

The Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain (T.A.G.B.)

Was founded in 1983

The Chairman is
Grand Master David Oliver (9th Dan)

The Vice Chairman is
Grand Master Michael Dew (9th Dan)

Belts

& Patterns

White Belt signifies

Innocence, that of the beginner who has no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do

Sajo Jirugi

Literally means "Four Directional Punch"

Is a training exercise not a pattern

Has 15 moves

Starts in Parallel Ready Stance

(Narani Chunbi Sogi)

General Terms

Counting in Korean:

1. Hanna
2. Dool
3. Seth
4. Neth
5. Dasaul
6. Yosaul
7. Ilgop
8. Yodoll
9. Ahop
10. Yoll

Training Hall : Dojang

Training Outfit : Dobok

Belt : Ti

Press Ups : Momtong Bachia

Attention : Charyot

Bow : Kyong-Ye

Ready : Chunbi

Return to Ready Stance : Barrrol

Dismiss : Haessan

Body Parts

High Section : Nopunde

Middle Section : Kaunde

Low Section : Najunde

Fore Fist : Ap Joomuk

Forearm : Palmok

Outer Forearm : Bakat Palmok

Inner Forearm : An Palmok

Stances

Parallel Ready Stance

Narani Chunbi Sogi

Weight Distribution: 50-50

Attention Stance

Charyot Sogi

Weight Distribution: 50-50

Sitting Stance

Annun Sogi

Weight Distribution: 50-50

Walking Stance

Gunnun Sogi

Weight Distribution: 50-50

Walking Ready Stance

Gunnun Chunbi Sogi

Weight Distribution: 50-50

Blocks

Low Section Outer Forearm Block

Najunde Bakat Palmok Makgi

Blocking Tool: Outer Forearm / Bakat Palmok

Middle Section Inner Forearm Block

Kaunde An Palmok Makgi

Blocking Tool: Inner Forearm / An Palmok

Hand Attacks

Obverse Punch

Baro Jirugi

Attacking Tool: Fore Fist / Ap Joomuk

Reverse Punch

Bandae Jirugi

Attacking Tool: Fore Fist / Ap Joomuk

Kicks

Front Rising Kick

Ap Chaolligi

Type: Defensive

Attacking Tool: Ball of the Foot / Ap Kumchi

Side Rising Kick

Yop Chaolligi

Type: Defensive

Attacking Tool: Foot Sword / Balkal