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Commands Meaning

Charyot Attention (Everybody must stop, stand and face

the instructor)
Shi-Jack Start/Begin
Geuman Stop (Halt and no necessary movement)
Dwiro Dora Turn around
Anjusipsioo Please sit down
Geong nye Bow
Baro Return
Gal-yeo Break/Separate
Gyesok Continue
Haesan Dismissed
5 TENETS OF
TAE KWON DO

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What is a “TENET”?
Tenet –
a principle or belief,
especially one of the
main principles of a
religion or
philosophy.
1. Courtesy (Ye ui)
2. Integrity (Yom chi)
3. Perseverance (In nae)
4. Self-Control (Kuk gi)
5. Indomitable Spirit
(Baekjul bool gool)
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 Courtesy (Ye ui)
• To be polite to one’s
instructions, seniors and fellow
students.
• Students should attempt to
practice the elements of
etiquette.

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 Integrity (Yom chi)
• To be honest with oneself.

• One must be able to define right

from wrong, and have the
conscience, if wrong, to feel guilt.

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 Perseverance (In nae)
• To achieve a goal, whether it is
higher grade or any technique, one
must not stop trying: one must
persevere.
• “Patience meal to virtue or merit.”
Once can make a peaceful home by
being patient for 100 times.
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 Self-Control (Kuk gi)
• To lose one’s temper when
performing techniques against an
opponent can be very dangerous.
• To be able to love, work and train
within one’s capability show good
self – control.

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 Indomitable Spirit
(Baekjul bool gool)
• To show courage; when you and
your principles are pitted against
overwhelming odds.
• Students will at all times deal
with the belligerent without fear
of hesitation.
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BELT ORDER AND
MEANING

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 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF
BELTS?
Gichin
Byung Funakoshi
JickKano
Dr. Jigoro Ro
• a•• an Okinawan,
Korean, founder
founder of of
Song Shotokan
Moo Karate
Kwan
Originated the colored belt , a Japanese and –
known
asoften referred
“Modern to as “Modern
Taekwondo” Karate”
known as the “Founder of Modern Judo”
• was a student of Gichin Funakoshi, where
he•• First
adopted
received the
devisedhis belt rankinginbelt
blackbelt
the colored system
1939. and as
system other
a
organizational
• The color belt and philosophical
ranking system concepts
has been
visible sign of a student’s progress awarding from
a
partDr. Kano,
of who
Modern was both
Taekwondo his contemporary
since
the first “blackbelts” in the 1880’s it and
developed
infriend.
the 1940’s
• White belt. Signifies innocence, as that of the
beginning student who has no previous
knowledge of Taekwondo.

• Yellow belt. Signifies Earth, from which a plant

sprouts and takes roots as Taekwondo
foundation is being laid.

• Green belt. Signifies the plant’s growth as

Taekwondo skills begin to develop.

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• Blue belt. Signifies the heaven towards which the
plant matures into a towering tree as training
Taekwondo progresses.

• Red belt. Signifies the sun, the center of our solar

system. Red also signifies danger cautioning student
to exercise control and warning the opponent to
stay away.

• Black belt. Signifies maturity and proficiency,

indicates the wearer’s invulnerability to darkness
and fear.
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TAE KWON DO POOMSAE
(PATTERN)

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1. It is a combination of techniques
of block and attack consecutively
while in certain directions.
2. A series of poomsaes designed to
correspond with each learning
level from beginner to advance.
3. It can be practiced individually or
with a group.
4. It is also necessary to perform
for a promotion from one belt to
another one.

5. It represents the most profound

oriental philosophy views on
the world, cosmos and life are
derived.
 Tips in Performing the POOMSAE
1. Every stance must be steady and balance in position
without movement unless proceeding to the next one.

2. It must be strong and with power to become effective

to the people.

3. Precision is the most important of the poomsae as an

art because it gives more fire during actual demonstration.

4. Shout (Kihap) must be loud enough to be heard by the

people for the impact of the performance.
KIBON POOMSAE
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• Kibon Hyung meaning “Basic
Form”. It is the first and simplest
form to learn.
• Comprises of 16 steps with
combination of stance, block, and
punch.

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16 STEPS OF
KIBON
POOMSAE

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FORWARD STANCE
DOWNWARD BLOCK
MIDDLE PUNCH
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0. Ready stance
1. Forward stance and Downward block
2. Forward stance and Middle punch
3. Forward stance and Downward block
4. Forward stance and Middle punch
5. Forward stance and Downward block
6. Forward stance and Middle punch
7. Forward stance and Middle punch
8.Forward stance and Middle punch
*Kihap (SHOUT!)*
9. Forward stance and Downward block
10. Forward stance and Middle punch
11. Forward stance and Downward block
12. Forward stance and Middle punch
13. Forward stance and Downward block
14. Forward stance and Middle punch
15. Forward stance and Middle punch
16.Forward stance and Middle punch
*Baro*
0. Ready Stance
Thank you for listening!~