New students should wear comfortable clothing until you’re ready to order a uniform. We do a lot of kicks; longer shorts or pants are recommended.
Mouth guards, sparring gear and cups (for males) are required after the first promotion test for sparring activity.
Students can purchase uniforms from the instructor.
Bring a large bottle of water to drink before/after class. Water breaks are limited during class time, so pre-hydrate throughout the day.
*Supply prices, Membership, and Test Fees are indicated on FAQ page.
Etiquette and General Class Reminders
Remove shoes before entering the dojang (training hall). To help reduce sand on the floor, remind your guests to remove their shoes.
Bow when entering/exiting the dojang.
Bow at the initial greeting of any black belt upon entering the dojang.
Remove all jewelry, rings, watches, etc. before class (medical jewelry is the exception) as they may cause injury to the wearer or fellow students.
Untie one loop of your belt when not actively training (ex. breaks or taking a drink).
Keep fingernails and toenails trimmed short.
Uniforms must be kept clean and neat.
Don't allow your belt to drag onto the floor (it is considered disrespectful of your rank).
Use "yes sir" or "no sir" when addressing questions.
Notify the senior instructor if unable to come to class.
Please pay class tuition by the second week of each month.
Attitude and Training
Raise your hand if you have questions for the instructor; refrain from asking questions or chatting with fellow students during class time.
Students will challenge themselves and should give their best effort; at the early stages of training, technique is not as important as a positive attitude; your technique will naturally develop over time.
You will learn lots of new techniques - do your best to follow instructor direction and be patient with yourself. You will be a great martial artist!
size=4>Terminology
To continue with traditional Korean teachings, Korean terms are incorporated into our classes.
New students will learn how to count to 10 in Korean (see column on the right). The remaining terminology is learned naturally as a student progresses in rank.
Training Hall Dojang
Uniform Dobok
Belt
Black Belt Rank Dan (1-9)
Student Rank Gup (10-1)
Yell Ki-hap
Form Hyung (or Poomse)
Bow Kyung yet
Face the flags Kuki ye te han
Formal meditation Mak nyum
Stand up Ee duh nah
Instructor Kyosah nym
Instructor Sabum nym
Thank you very much Kom sahap nida
You are welcome Chon man ayo
Hello, good day Anyong Hashmanika
Start Sheshak
Continue Keesup
Relax/rest Shaio
Back to ready position Baro
Stop Guman or Chon ji
Additional terms used by the instructor(s):
High Sang dan
Middle Chung dan
Low Ha dan
Front Ahp
Side Yop
Round Dol reyo
Reverse Pondae
Double Sang
Turn About Dwee-rho-do-rah
Front kick Ahp chagee
Side kick Yop chagee
Back kick Dwit chagee
Roundhouse kick Dolreyo chagee
Hook kick Yup horigee
Block Makgi
Low block Ha dan makgi
Mid section block
(inside to outside) Anro pakesu makgi
Mid section block
(outside to inside) Pakesu anuro makgi
High block Sang dan makgi
Punch Kong kyuk
Knife hand Sudo
Forearm Pahl mok
Double Forearm Go-dul lo makgi
One-step sparring Il su sheek darion
Free-style sparring Ja woo darion
Self-defense Ho sin sul
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