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Q.

I am not flexible at all! Can I still learn taekwondo?

A.

Yes you can. Flexibility is very practical for high kicks but it is not an absolute must. Speed has a big influence as well. You will see that using proper technique and speed, you will reach pretty high, even if you are not the most flexible in your class!

Q.

I have already reached the age of xxx. Am I not too old to start taekwondo?

A.

You are never too old to start taekwondo, as long as you are physically able to train. Of course, the older you get, the more difficult it will be to win in competition for instance, but taekwondo is much broader than sparring, something which people often tend to forget. The most important aspect of a training is that you feel good about the training and that you make progress on both physical and mental level.

Q.

I am not very fit... Will that be a problem?

A.

No, start training right away! Taekwondo will help you to become fit in a (relative) short amount of time.

Q.

How long does it take to become a black belt?

A.

That totally depends on where you train and how much you train,it takes about 5 years (training 2 - 3 times a week) to become a black belt. 

 


Required Terminology

Chareut (Cherry-ut): Attention-

Feet together, arms down by the sided, hands in tight fists. Head and eyes straight ahead. All attention should be directed toward the instructor. If instructions have already been given, the martial artist should mentally prepare for them.

Chenye (Chen-yeah): Bow-

The bow is a demonstration of respect. It is accomplished physically by an inclination at the waist, with the hands down at the side. The head should bow as well, but the eyes should not leave the person to whom you are bowing, unless you are bowing to the head instructor or a fifth degree black belt or higher.

Chunbi (Joon-Bi): Ready Position-

Physically, the ready position is feet shoulder-width apart, arms in a double low section block. Mentally, the martial artist is in a defensive, non-threatening position, but ready to act or react to any opponent's move.

Barow (Urrow): Return to Starting Position-

Return to starting place, or original lines.

Hundra (Hun-Dra): Turn Around-

Back foot slides out, body turns around, low section block, key-awp.

Poomse (Poom-say): Sparring Pattern (Forms)-

A sparring pattern, used to demonstrate the forms used for both rank progression, practice, competition, or demonstration. We use the Taeguek series of forms.

Pakosak (Paco-sac): Switch Feet/Switch Sides-

Front foot slides back, back foot slides up, double low section block and key-awp.

Anunso Jurogi: Sitting Stance Punch-

The left foot steps out into a sitting stance (Horse Stance), strike out with a left hand punch and key-awp. In sitting stance, feet are about two shoulder widths apart, knees bent, back straight, eyes straight ahead.

Kansamira (kan-saw-me-ra): Thank You-

Appropriate phrase after receiving assistance or instruction of an individual nature from another student or the instructor, or said at the end of class in appreciation for what has been learned today.

Sheja (See-Jaw): Begin-

At the utterance of this command, the martial artist should begin to perform the activity previously announced by the instructor.

Kalio: Temporary Stop-

Causes a temporary break in the action, especially during free fighting. For a short break, the martial artist will want to remain in fighting stance. For a long break, breathing position may be assumed.

Keso: Resume/Continue-

Command issued after a temporary break in the action, always preceded by Kalio. The participants should return to fighting stance, or whatever stance they were in before the temporary stop command was issued, and continue the same activity as prior to the stoppage.

Gaman (Ga-moan): Return to Ready-

Gaman indicates an end to the activity previously engaged in. Normally issued at the end of a Free Sparring Session, after three and three, etc. This command is almost always preceded by Sheja, the begin command, as listed above. The martial artist should return to ready position, chunbi, and await the next command.

Chung: Blue-

Used to address the individual wearing the blue chest protector in free sparring. If you are wearing the blue, you should come to the place the referee is pointing- his/her left, and stand at attention, facing the spot across from you where your opponent will be.

Hung: Red-

Used to address the individual wearing the red chest protector in free sparring. If you are wearing the red, you should come to the place the referee is pointing- his/her right, and stand at attention, facing your opponent who will be across from you.

Il Whea Jeon (ill-wea-jung): Round One-

The first round, normally in a three round match of free sparring. Note the use of the ordinal numbering system.

Yi Whea Jeon (ee-wea-jung): Round Two-

The second round of free sparring.

Sam Whea Jeon (saam-wea-jung): Round Three-

The third round of free sparring.

Kyung Go (Key-young Go): Warning-

Used by the referee in a free sparring match to advise the participants and the judges that a warning has been issued. This will normally be preceded by the color (Chung or Hung) of the participant being warned.

Gam Jeum Hana (Gam-jeon hana): Deduction of One Point-

Used by the referee in a free sparring match to advise the participants and judges that a one point deduction has been assessed.

Gyoroogi (Jur-ogy): Sparring (Free Fighting)-

Free sparring, used to demonstrate sparring ability, either in rank progression, practice, competition, or demonstration.