WHAT IS TAEKWONDO Taekwondo is a Korean self

WHAT IS TAEKWONDO? Ø Taekwondo is a Korean self defence martial art which in English translates as foot and hand way. It dates back from the 19 th century, and is well known for focusing on a variety of kicking techniques derived from martial arts styles such as Karate and Kung Fu.

THE COMMANDS Ø Charyot: Korean meaning “Attention” Ø Gyeongnye: Korean meaning “Bow” Ø Choon Bee: Korean meaning “Ready Stance” Ø See-Jak: Korean meaning “Begin” Ø Keu-Mahn: Korean meaning “Finish (Stop)”

THE BELTS 1 Ø White signifies a stage of innocence such as that of the novice student with no prior knowledge of Taekwondo. Ø Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwondo foundation is being laid. Ø Green signifies the plants growth as the Taekwondo seed begins to develop, so the students skill develops.

THE BELTS 2 1. Blue signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as the training in Taekwondo progresses. 2. Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise self-control, and warning the opponent to stay away. 3. Black is the opposite of white, signifying both maturity and proficiency in Taekwondo. It also symbolises the wearer’s imperviousness to darkness and fear.

THE STANCES 1 Ø Front Stance: Ø Back Stance:

THE STANCES 2 Ø Ready Stance: Ø Riding Stance: Ø Tiger Stance:

THE STRIKES Ø Punch Ø Palm-Heel Strike Ø Knife-Hand Strike Ø Spare-Finger Strike Ø Arc-Hand Strike Ø Ridge-Hand Strike

THE KICKS Ø Ap Chagi/Front Kick Ø Dollyo Chagi/Turning Kick Ø Yeup Chagi/Side Kick Ø Naeryeo Chagi/Axe Kick Ø Dwi Chagi/Back Kick Ø Bandal Chagi/Cresent Kick Ø Huryeo Chagi/ Hook Kick

THE BLOCKS Ø Ø Ø Low Section Block High Section Block Inner Block Outer Block Wedging Block Cross Block

POOMSE Ø Poomse Is the Korean meaning for “Pattern”. This is a short display that uses specified sequences including strikes, kicks, and blocks demonstrating a students knowledge of Taekwondo.