Tang Soo Do Terminology



General Terminology

Founder of Tang Soo Do Grandmaster Hwang Kee
Origin of Art Seoul, Korea
Nim Sir, Ma'am, Term of Respect
Dan Degree Holder (Black Belt)
Gup Grade Holder under Black Belt
Ko Dan Ja Senior Dan Holder
You Dan Ja Dan Holder
You Gup Ja Gup Holder
Kwan Won Student Member
Cho Bo Ja Beginner
Dee Belt
Soo Ji Hand Techniques
Jok Ji Foot Techniques
Cha Gi Kick
Ki Hap Yell
Shi Sun Focus of Eyes
Choong Shimm Balance
Chung Kwan Fore Fist
Cap Kwan Back Fist
Soo Do Knife Hand
Yuk Soo Do Ridge Hand
Kwan Soo Spear Hand
Jang Kwan Heel of Palm
O Rin Jok Right
Wen Jok Left
Shio Relax (Rest)
Dwee Ro Tora Turn to the Rear
Bal Cha Gi Choon Be Kick Stance
Choon Be Ready Stance
Il Gup Pil Sar End Conflict With One Blow
Hu Jin Backwards

Start Class

Cha Ryut Attention
Kuk Gi Bay Ray Bow to the Flag
Ba Ro Return
Ahn Jo Sit Down
Muk Nyum Meditation
Sa Bom Nim Kay Kyung Yet Bow to Instructor