Black Belt Manual

Martial Arts Athletic Center

Pledge

This is to be recited at the beginning of each training session

1. I understand that the Martial Art program strives toward the improvement of the whole person. Therefore, it insists on the constant interaction between the spiritual and the physical. I will emulate the high ideals of all ancient cultures, such as tolerance, non-violence, respect for my peers, dedication to duty, and honor to my superiors.

2. I shall maintain a good rapport with my school. 1 will be loyal to the spirit of Martial Art al well as to those who are inspired by the Martial Art spirit. Since I have chosen to become a student of Martial Art, I am obliged tote loyal to its spirit.

3. I will not criticize other students. An unwritten rule of Martial Art requires that students only speak well of other students.

4. I shall be extremely cautious about making promises, but I shall keep the ones I do make

5. I shall be punctual for class.

6. I shall react in a mature manner to every event, regardless of whether it is favorable frustrating or disastrous, as I represent the school.

7. I will act always with my purpose before me. I will act with sincerity and forthrightness.

8. I will endeavor to overcome any shyness I might feel being in front of an audience. In the effort I will assist my instructors in teaching beginning students whenever possible.

9. I will not hesitate to take necessary risks in order to develop into an ideal martial artist.

10. I will endeavor to finish what I have started, to reach my goals and set new ones. This is to be recalled at the end of each training session.

A leader is best when people Barely know he exists. Not so good When people obey and acclaim him. Worse When they despise him. But of a good leader, Who talks little, when his work is done. His aim fulfilled, they will say. "We did it ourselves"
Laotze

Student Rules and Regulations

I . When entering the gym (Dojang) bow to Instructor, black belts and fellow students.

2. Your instructor should be referred t by "Master or Mister".

3. Ask your instructor for permission to leave the floor during class.

4. Always wear a clean uniform (Dobok) to class, and NO jewelry.

5.The following are prohibited in the class: shoes, chewing gum, loud laughter, arguing, and bad language.

6. All students must be courteous and must obey their instructor. Advanced students should set a good example for lower belts.

7. Whenever you approach your instructor, bow first and then speak to him politely.

8. Do not demonstrate or teach Tae kwon do outside of the school without permission of your instructor. Never degrade Tae kwon do or the reputation of your school.

9. Any and all injuries will be reported immediately to the instructor.

10. Any disrespect the instructor or misuse of school property shall be dealt with by the Master Instructor.

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These rules are for the benefit of all students.

Violations can lead to belt demotion or other disciplinary action.

Bad habits are like a comfortable bed easy to get into, but hard to get out of.
Wiseman

Martial Arts Terminology

Commonly used martial an terms are listed below. It should be noted that when these words are seen in Korean. they do not translate word for word. For example, the Korean letter may sometimes have the sound of the letter 'G' and other times the sound of the letter 'V. There are also regional variations in pronunciation even among native Korean speakers. For these reasons, you may see variations in the way Korean words are spelled in English. The spellings used in this book are intended to minimize any ambiguity about the way the words are pronounced. English letters can only approximate some of the Korean sounds, so correct pronunciations should be checked with a native Korean speaker.

‍Names and Titles

Kuk Sool Won - National (Korean) Martial Arts Association

Koong-Joong Mu Sool - Royal Court Martial Arts

Bool-Kyo Mu Sool - Buddhist Martial Arts

Sah-Doh Mu Sool - Tribal (Family) Martial Arts

Kuk Ki - National Flag

Won Ki - Association Flag

Kuk Sa Nim - National Martial Arts Teacher

Chohng Kwahn Jahng Nim - Chiefmaster

Kwahn Jahng Nim - Master

Sa Bum Nim -4th Degree Black Belt

Pu Sa Bum Nim -3rd Degree Black Belt

Kyo Sa Nim -2nd Degree Black Belt

Jo Kyo Nim - 1st Degree Black Belt

Yoo Dahn Jah -Black Belt Holder

Jae Jab -Martial Arts Student

Dahn Boh -Black-Brown Belt

Ja Di -Brown Belt

Holing Di -Red Belt

Chuhng Di - Blue Belt

Noh Rahng Di -Yellow Belt

Hin -Di White Belt

Parts of the Body

Alm Sohn Molt inside Wrist Joint

Bahl - Foot

Bahl Deung - Foot Top

Bahl Molt - Foot Joint (Ankle)

Moo Reup - Knee

Bahl Coom Chi - Heel

Sohn - Hand

Sohn Mold - Wrist

Dah Ree - Leg

Kae Shoulder

Pahl Koom Chi - Elbow

Directions, Relationships and Movements

Ahn - Inside

Alp - Front

Yuhp - Side

Dwee, Dee - Back

Dee Uh - Jumping

Doh Pah - Spinning

Hwe Juhn - Tuning or Rotating

Sahng - High

Joong - Middle

Hah - Low

Yahng - Both

Ssahng - Double

Yuhk - Reverse

Counting

Rah Nah - One

Dul - Two

Set - Three

Net - Four

Dab Suht - Five

Yuh Suht - Six

II Gohp - Seven

Yuh Duhl - Eight

Ah Holy; - Nine

Yuhl - Ten

Yuhl Hah Nah - Eleven

Yuhl Dool - Twelve

Seu-mool - Twenty

Suh-reun - Thirty

Mah•heun - Forty

Shwin - Fifty

Yeh-soon - Sixty

Il-heun - Seventy

Yuh-deun - Eighty

Ah-heun - Ninety

Baek - One Hundred

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Command and Terminology

Yea Eue, Yea Ee - Etiquette

Juhng Jah - Kneel

Soo Ryuhn - Practice

Cha Ryuht - Attention

Kyung Neh - Bow

Joon Bee - Ready

Kam Sa Ham Ni Da - Thank You

Chu Ma Naeo You are Welcome

She Jahk - Begin

Bah Roh - At Ease

Soom She Ki - Breathing

She Uh - Rest

Geu Mahn - Stop

Guet - Finish

Doh Bohk - Martial Arts Uniform (Korean is 'Doh Bohk', Japanese is 'Gi')

Di - Belt (Korean is 'Di', Japanese is 'Obi')

Eue Bohk - Clothes

Jah Seh Stance

Kong Kyuk Jah Seh Offensive Stance, or Left Guard Stance Bahng Uh Jah Seh Defensive Stance or Right Guard Stance Ki Mah Jah Seh Horses Riding Stance Juhn Gool Jah Seh Front Stance or Bent Front Leg Stance Bub Law (Principle) Nak Bub Falling Principle Ki Cho Jah Ki 'Ki' Breathing Exercises Um-Yahng Equal but Opposite Forces Maek Pressure Point Ki Hahp Martial Arts Yell Soo Technique (Hand)