Basic Knowledge

Basic Knowledge

THIS MUST BE ALWAYS KNOWN, EVEN BEFORE THE FIRST EXAM FOR THE 9th KUP !!!

In Korean it is read from top to bottom. Taekwondo in Korean consists of 3 characters.

The top is "TAE", the middle is "KWON" and the bottom is the "DO".

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What is Taekwon-do?

TAE: Stands for all foot and leg techniques both attack and defense can be implemented.

KWON: Stands for all hand and fist techniques both attack and defense can be implemented.

DO: Literally means the "way" the "art", and is accompanied by a certain mental attitude namely: courtesy, integrity, indomitable spirit, perseverance and self-control.

Behaviour in the Dojang (CLUB)

Wearing watches, rings, earrings, and etc. is prohibited to avoid injuries.

On entering and leaving the dojang: greetings are mandatory. Greeting is expressed by bowing.

In the dojang discipline must be followed. The Instructor does not leave the dojang during class unless exceptional circumstances appear.

The Tortoise

The turtle is the symbol of Taekwondo. A turtle symbolizes longevity (Because she is old), so as the long life of Tae-kwon-do.

She has a hard shell and, therefore, protective and comprehensive. All the colors of the belts are built in it.

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Why do we greet ?

We salute to show our respect when entering and leaving the dojang and a new training partner.

In competition you also greet at first the ring in the beginning or abandoning it in the end.

We never turn back to higher belts on competition, internships, classes, etc.

Exception : While we correcting our dobok, we always turn back.

If we give a hand to someone (training, exam, etc.) we put our left under our right (knuckles under elbow) out of respect and to show that our both hands are weapon-free.

24 Patterns (TULS)

There are 24 patterns (tuls) because the life of the man, perhaps a hundred years,

can be compared with one day (counts 24 hours) relative to the eternity. Click on the image to enlarge

Founder Gen. Choi Hong Hi writes: "The pattern represents 24 hours. One day, or all my life. "

Taekwon-Do has 3200 different techniques.