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WHAT IS TAEKWONDO?
 Taekwondo is a Korean self defence martial art which in
English translates as foot and hand way. It dates back from
the 19th 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
 Charyot: Korean meaning “Attention”
 Gyeongnye: Korean meaning “Bow”
 Choon Bee: Korean meaning “Ready Stance”
 See-Jak: Korean meaning “Begin”
 Keu-Mahn: Korean meaning “Finish (Stop)”
THE BELTS 1
 White signifies a stage of
innocence such as that of the
novice student with no prior
knowledge of Taekwondo.
 Yellow signifies the earth
from which a plant sprouts
and takes root as the
Taekwondo foundation is
being laid.
 Green signifies the plants
growth as the Taekwondo
seed begins to develop, so the
students skill develops.
THE BELTS 2
 Blue signifies the heaven
towards which the plant
matures into a towering tree as
the training in Taekwondo
progresses.
 Red signifies danger,
cautioning the student to
exercise self-control, and
warning the opponent to stay
away.
 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
Front Stance:
Back Stance:
THE STANCES 2
Ready Stance:
Riding Stance:
Tiger Stance:
THE STRIKES
Punch
Palm-Heel Strike
Knife-Hand Strike
Spare-Finger Strike
Arc-Hand Strike
Ridge-Hand Strike
THE KICKS
 Ap Chagi/Front Kick
 Dollyo Chagi/Turning Kick
 Yeup Chagi/Side Kick
 Naeryeo Chagi/Axe Kick
 Dwi Chagi/Back Kick
 Bandal Chagi/Cresent Kick
 Huryeo Chagi/ Hook Kick
THE BLOCKS
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Low Section Block
High Section Block
Inner Block
Outer Block
Wedging Block
Cross Block
POOMSE
 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.