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Taekwondo TermsTaekwondo is a Korean martial art, has Korean terms for everything, and this is indeed a site for learning the Korean language. So, why not include the taekwondo terms?This page will offer vocabulary for various taekwondo terms, as well as brief descriptions about using them. You will hear these terms used a dojang (The Japanese word dojo is more well known) for taekwondo often. Also, the terms can be applied to other aspects of the language, and not just taekwondo (for example, the body parts, weapon terms, use of colors for belts, etc). Let's get started! Click a link below to jump to the section you would like to work on, or, if you wish, start at the beginning and work your way through the list, learning at least a section a day :) Body Parts Body PartsAlthough this section has been covered in one of the lessons, it is covered here as well, providing different body parts as well that are more related to martial arts. To find the other lesson dealing with body parts, click here. The body plays a very important part in Taekwondo. Taekwondo is a sport and self defense focusing on using your body as a weapon, leading your body to be the most important part of taekwondo. As always, Korean is presented first in the list as that is what we wish to learn.
BeltsSince the belt system is a popular ranking system used in taekwondo, it is helpful to know the belt colors in Korean as well. This will also help you see how colors are used. If you wish to view the lesson dealing with colors, click here.
Weapons
StancesStances are common in all martial arts. There are several in taekwondo. You will hear these often in a dojang, usually given as a command. Áñ is a term used saying "get ready," as in get in the stance that precedes the word Áñ. The list of stances is below.
BlocksThe blocking techniques are very important in taekwondo. If you cannot block, then you will not be a worthy opponent. Below is a list of the common blocks used in taekwondo.
KicksKicks are the most important attacks in taekwondo. Taekwondo has become famous for kicking techniques. Hopefully it will be easier to learn the vocabulary for kicking techniques than it is to learn the actual technique :) Some prove to be quite difficult.
PunchesAlthough not as common in taekwondo, there still exist some punches.
CountingOften in a dojang, you will hear pushups and other exercises counted out in Korean. Here is 1-10 in Korean. For more details on Korean numbers, visit this page. Scroll down to 'Pure Korean Numbers.'
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