Taekwondo (Way of the Hand & Foot) is comprised of a series of techniques. These are grouped together based on their function and common anatomy used to execute those techniques. Additionally, we will include the Korean terminology so as to better understand the techniques when hearing it from native Korean speakers.
Terminology
- Taekwondo 태권도 – Art of the Hand & Foot
- Sabumnim – Master Instructor
- Kyosanum – Senior Instructor
- Chokyonum – Assistant Instructor
- Kodanja – Black Belt Holder
- Dan – Black Belt
- Poom – Junior Black Belt
- Gup – Non-Black Belt (e.g White, Yellow, Red Belts)
Movements
- Front
- Back
- Side
- Turning
- Spinning
- Striking