Junior Required Terminology by belt rank (ages 9-12)

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1 Junior Required Terminology by belt rank (ages 9-12) *Note, proper pronunciation is nice but NOT a requirement. The main thing that we look for is effort put forth in memorizing these (Korean) words and ideas. As you progress you must also remember your past requirements. What are the 3 main reasons for Tang Soo Do training? Yellow belt (9 th gup) requirement 1. Self Defense. (We protect ourselves from people that try to hurt us.) 2. Health. (We make our bodies strong through exercise and being active.) 3. Become a Better Person. (We learn to work hard and help our fellow students.) 1. White Belt. (The color white represents the beginning of your training, similar to a seed beneath the snow in winter.) 2. Yellow Belt. (The seed begins to sprout and make roots under the surface) 3. Tang Soo Do. (This is the name of the Korean art we are studying) 4. Sah Bum Nim. (This means teacher ) 5. Do Jang. (This is the School/training area) 6. Do Bahk. (This is your uniform) 7. Dee. (This is your belt) 8. Ki Hap. (To yell or shout when performing a technique. Ki means inner power and Hap means to gather or focus.) 9. Ahp Cha Ki. (This is your Front kick) 10. Yup Cha Ki. (This is your Side Kick) 11. Tollyo Cha Ki. (This is your Round House Kick) 12. Ko Map Sum Ni Da. (This means thank you) 13. Ha Dan Mahk Ki. (This is a Low Block or Low Defense) The Five Codes of Tang Soo Do: Orange Belt (8 th gup) requirement

2 1. Loyalty to country 2. Obedience to parents 3. Honor friendship 4. Always finish what you start 5. In fighting, choose with sense and honor 1. Orange Belt. (This represents new growth which appears in the spring. Our Tang Soo Do skill begins to reveal itself) 2. Dan. (Black belts are referred to as Dans. For Example, a 1 st degree Black Belt is a 1 st Dan) 3. Gup. (All colored belts except for the Dark Blue Belt are referred to as Gups) 4. Hana, Tul, Set, Net, Tasot, Yasot, IIgol, Yodol, Ahop, Yol. (This is counting 1-10 in Korean) 5. Hyung. (This means form. For example, your first form is named Sae Kye Hyung II Bu 1. The Korean commands (when saluting into and out of class) 1. Cha Ryut (This means come to attention) 2. Kukgi Bae Rye (This means salute to the flag) 3. Baro (This means return*) *In this case, indicating the hand back to the side. 4. Muk Yum (This means, say a prayer, collect your thoughts, or meditate. 5. Kyung Yet (This means Bow) 6. Sah Bum Nim E Kyung Yet. (This means Bow to the instructor or literally, Instructor bow.) Orange Belt with Stripe (7 th Gup) requirement 1. Sang Dan Mahk Ki. (This is a High Block or High Defense) 2. Choon Bee (Ja Seh) (This means ready but implies ready stance ) 3. Kee Ma Ja Seh (This is a Horse Stance ) 4. Hu Kul Ja Seh (This is a fighting Stance ) 5. Sa Ko Rip Ja Seh (This is a Side Stance ) 6. Chun Kul Ja Seh (This is a Front Stance ) 7. Dwi Yup Cha Ki (This is a Spinning Side Kick) 8. Kap Kwon (This is a Back Fist) 9. Shio (This means Relax or Rest )

3 Green Belt (6 th Gup requirement) 1. Green Belt. (This represents, The speedy development of youth as summer arrives. ) 2. Ahneso Phaku Ro Mahk Ki (This is an inside/outside block) 3. Ssang Soo Choong Dan Mahk Ki (This is a two-armed Reinforcing Block) 4. Hu Ryo Cha Ki (This is a Hook Kick) 5. Cchik Ki (This is an Axe Kick) 6. Meaning of the American Flag 1. There are fifty stars for the (50) States 2. There are thirteen stripes for the (13) original colonies. *The red stripes represent the bloodshed in our fight to become our own country. *The white stripes stand for Unity and Brotherhood 3. The Blue represents all the Battlefields where the wars were fought. 7. Meaning of the Korean Flag 8. Basic definition and examples of Yin and Yang * Equal but opposing forces *examples might be, Up and Down, Left and Right, Push and Pull, Hot and Cold, etc. Green Belt with Stripe (5 th Gup Requirement) 1. Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki (This is Low Knife Hand Block) 2. Anatomy: (Body Parts)

4 1. Pahl (This is your Arm) 2. Bahl (This is your Foot) 3. Chu Mok (This is your Fist) 4. Soo (This is your Hand) 5. I Ma (This is your Forehead) 6. Tuck (This is your Chin) 7. Mok (This is your Neck) 8. Hur Ri (This is your Waist) Brown Belt (4 th Gup Requirement) 1. Brown Belt. (This represents Power, Stability, Agility, Weight and Wisdom. This is a stabilizing stage, both mentally and physically. This is similar to when a plant s growth slows down and prepares to flower in late summer.) 2. Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki (This is a High Knife Hand Block) 3. Phakeso Ahnu Ro Mahk Ki (This is an Outside/Inside Block) 4. Kwon Soo (This is a Spear Hand) 5. Anatomy: (Body Parts) 1. Pahl Koop (This is your Elbow) 2. Moo Roope (This is your Knee) 3. Myung Chi (This is your Solar Plexus) 4. In Choong (This is your Philtrum which is the area under your nose) 5. Dan Jun (This is your Low Abdomen) 6. Ko Hwan (This is your Groin) Brown Belt with Stripe (3 rd Gup Requirement) 1. Jumping kicks a. E Dan Ahp Cha Ki (This is a Jumping Front Kick) b. E Dan Yup Cha Ki (This is a Jumping Side Kick) c. E Dan Tollyo Cha Ki (This is a Jumping Round House Kick) d. E Dan Dwi Tollyo Cha Ki (This is a Jump Spinning back Kick) 2. Tenets (or Principles of Tang Soo Do) a. Integrity b. Concentration c. Perseverance

5 d. Respect and Obedience e. Self-Control f. Humility g. Indomitable Effort 3. Weng Jin Kong Kyuck (this is a Side Punch in a Horse Stance) Red Belt (2 nd Gup Requirement) 1. Red Belt. (This represents Blood, Life, Energy, Attention and Control. The Student s power and techniques begin to bloom and ripen. 2. Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Ki (this is a low two handed X block) #1-7 of the Fourteen Attitude Requirements of Tang Soo Do 1. Purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment. 2. Serious approach. 3. All-out effort. 4. Maintain regular and constant practice. 5. Practice basic techniques all the time. 6. Regularly spaced practice sessions. 7. Always listen and follow the direct of instructor or seniors. Red Belt with Stripe (1 st Gup Requirement) 1. Yuk Jin. (This is a knife hand defense with a short punch in a fighting stance) 2. Yuk Soo. (This is a knife hand defense with a reverse punch in a front stance) 3. Sang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Ki. (This is a high two handed X block) #8-14 of the Fourteen Attitude Requirements of Tang Soo Do 8. Do not be overly ambitious. 9. Frequently inspect your own achievements. 10. Always follow a routine training schedule. 11. Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned. 12. When you learn new techniques, learn thoroughly the theory and philosophy as well. 13. When you begin to feel idle, try to overcome this. 14. Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean.

6 Blue Belt (Cho Dan Bo, Black Belt Candidate Requirement) 1. Dark Blue Belt. (Dark Blue represents maturity, respect, and honor. Our dark blue belt is given to the Cho Dan Bo (Black Belt candidate). He/She must now prepare mind and body for the final step needed to attain black belt. 2. Dwi Hu Ryo Cha Ki (This is a Spinning Hook Kick). Sometimes this is term is used as a Wheel Kick 3. Yuk Soo Do (This is a Ridge Hand) 4. First-Tenth a. Il (first) b. E (second) c. Sam (third) d. Sa (fourth) e. O (fifth) f. Yuk (sixth) g. Chil (seventh) h. Pal (eighth) i. Ku (ninth) j. Sip (tenth) Black Belt (Junior 1 st Dan) 1. Black Belt. (This represents technique mastery, calmness, dignity, sincerity. Black Belt is the final stage of one life cycle and the beginning of the next. Thus, we see that it is not only the end of one stage but, more importantly the beginning of a path which leads up through the ranks of the higher black belts.) Word Essay. You must write a 1000 word essay describing what you have learned over the course of the past few years while in our school. There are no right or wrong answers. You can have your parents help you, however, these thoughts should belong to you. Some ideas to consider are: -Have you learned how to work with other people? -Have you learned how to not give up? -Have you learned that physical exercise can be fun and makes you healthy? Can other kids your age do what you can do? -Have you learned how to defend yourself? Have you ever had to defend yourself? -Have you ever walked away from a fight because you were confident in your ability and knew that you didn t have to fight? -Have you made friends through Karate? (*note words is approximate)