Korean Terminology

Korean terminology is an important part of Tang Soo Do training and tradition. Use this reference to learn and become familiar with the terms commonly heard in class and seminars.

    • Anjo — Sit

    • Ba Ro — Return

    • Ballee Ballee — Hurry / quickly

    • Charyut — Attention

    • Shio — Relax / rest

    • Tora — Turn

    • Basai Jaseh — Cross-legged stance

    • Choon Bee — Ready stance

    • Chun Kul Jaseh — Front stance #1

    • Hu Kul Jaseh — Back stance #2

    • Jhoon Bee Jaseh — Ready stance

    • Kee Ma Jaseh — Horse riding stance

    • Sa Ko Rip Jaseh — Side stance

    • Ahp Cha Ki — Front kick

    • Dwi Cha Ki — Back kick

    • Tollyo Ahp Cha Ki — Round kick

    • Yup Cha Ki — Side kick

    • Chun Dan Kong Kyuck — Middle punch

    • Jang Kwon — Palm heel

    • Kap Kwon — Back fist

    • Soo Do — Knife hand

    • Yuk Soo Do — Ridge hand

    • Chun Dan Mahk Ki — Middle block

    • Ha Dan Mahk Ki — Low block

    • Sang Dan Mahk Ki — High block

    • Ho Sin Sul — Self defense

    • Hyung — Form / pattern

    • Ill Soo Sik Dae Ryun — One-step sparring

    • Ja Yu Dae Ryun — Free sparring

    • Kyuck Pa — Breaking

    • Dan — Black Belt

    • Gup — Color Belt

    • Kwan Jang Nim — Grandmaster (Kwan Jang Nim Cheezic)

    • Kyi Sa Nim — Black belt instructor

    • Sa Bom Nim — Master Instructor

    • Dee — Belt

    • Dobak — Uniform

  • Dojang — Training hall