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Korean Terminology

Korean is the language used in taekwondo and hence below is terminology that is used to describe techniques that taekwondists are taught:

Numbers (Counting)

The Korean numbers are used when calling out movements or techniques to be performed or when counting a fallen contestant in a tournament. To hear the numbers in Korean, click each number below.

Dojang Rules

What is a Dojang?

The Dojang is the training hall in which Taekwondists train. It may not always be a purpose built area: a sports hall, basketball court, even a patch of grass; all these are considered dojang for the duration that taekwondo is taught there.

Here are rules that Taekwondists should ALWAYS follow whilst in the Dojang:

Belt Hierarchy

Within the belt system used in Taekwondo, students begin as a white belt and by successfully passing each grading, progress towards Dan grade. Belt tags are a grade in themselves and represent just and important an achievement as a new belt. The belt system is listed below: