TEAM CHIP Tae Kwon Do Centers Student Guide

TEAM CHIP Tae Kwon Do Centers Student Guide Written by Master Chip Townsend 5 th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor

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Section 1: Foundation CONTENTS I. Mission Statement II. Open Letter to Students III. General Information A. Rules and Regulations B. History of Tae Kwon Do C. Glossary D. Student Oath, Tenets, and Theory of Power E. Tenet Explanation F. About the founder: Grand Master Y. S. Lim G. American Flag H. Korean Flag IV. Quick Glance Guides A. Hour Requirements B. Color Meanings C. Belt Levels D. Assumptions for Using Guide E. Instructor Levels

Student Guide Team Chip Tae Kwon Do Centers Motto, Beliefs, and Mission Team Chip Tae Kwon Do Center s Motto Empowering people through the pursuit of personal martial arts excellence. --Master Chip Townsend

Team Chip TKD Centers Statements of Beliefs We Believe that all human beings have inherent worth and deserve our respect. We Believe that Team Chip TKD Centers and our products are unique and worthwhile, and that we can sustain these genuine qualities with ongoing commitment to innovation and creativity. We Believe that we have a responsibility to cultivate the best relationships possible with our instructors, assistant instructors, students, and community. We Believe that different people bring different gifts and perspectives to Team Chip and that a strong team is founded on a variety of gifts. We Believe in providing a safe and fulfilling family oriented environment and an opportunity to grow and learn. We Believe that competence is an essential means of sustaining our values in a competitive marketplace. We Believe that we have an individual and collective accountability to Team Chip s Motto, Beliefs, Mission, Performance Goals, and Individual Progress Plans.

Student Guide Team Chip TKD Centers Mission To Respect, value, and serve not only our instructors, assistant instructors, and students but also our community; to be concerned about and contribute to their well being; and operate with integrity so as to be deserving of their trust. To Provide meaningful experiences, and a safe, healthy environment that encourages openness, creativity, self-discipline, and growth. To Empower each person to recognize their magnificent value, potential, and strong tools for success. To Contribute to and affirm a high level of commitment, skill, and effectiveness in the community as a societal asset. To Recognize, encourage, and seek a diversity of gifts and perspectives. To Inspire greatness through powerful leadership by developing a strong sense of well-being, increased self-esteem, and a healthier perspective. To Acknowledge the value of each person s contribution to our goals and to foster teamwork in our tasks To Challenge each person to have a say in one s future and to influence one s destiny thru work, desire, passion, and unrelenting effort. To Be Distinctive in performance and programs that honor and sustain our shared TKD history, thereby creating our own Team Chip TKD History. To Address community concerns, in Abilene, Texas and around the globe, by devoting a portion of our time, talents, and resources to the environment, human needs, the arts, and education. To Work together to contribute to the long-term value and sustainability of Team Chip TKD Centers. To Be Profitable and Successful Team Chip TKD Centers while acting in a socially and ethically responsible manner. To Create and Manage a system of accountability which holds each person in Team Chip TKD Centers responsible for individual behavior and personal performance consistent with our Motto, Beliefs, Mission, Performance Goals, and Individual Progress Plans.

An open letter to all students... Keep in mind, during your training, that this is a martial art that you are learning and not a game to be treated lightly. Tae Kwon Do is an art that requires both PHYSICAL and MENTAL discipline before you can master it. You know that it takes physical capability; however, actions are directly controlled by your mental attitude. PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE consists of pushing yourself just a little bit more today than you did yesterday in your Tae Kwon Do training. It is through this method that you will progress technique-wise in Tae Kwon Do. MENTAL DISCIPLINE is much more important than physical discipline and is not that difficult to attain. It involves treating all other people in the school with due RESPECT. Instructors of course, because it is from them that all your KNOWLEDGE comes; fellow students because they also have the patience to tolerate you in form and in sparring, and it's while you are sparring that your techniques, coming from the forms, are cultivated. When you are away from class always remember to maintain the discipline and self-control you have inside the school. People will respect you more if you keep the mental discipline you are taught by the instructors and the correct attitude in everything that you do everyday of your life! Master Chip Townsend This letter is a piece of history. It was used in the 1960 s by Grand Master Sin Il Choi (Grand Master Lim s uncle) when he opened academies in Wisconsin. Because the message is so powerful, the letter has been passed down to instructors to be used in their schools.

Student Guide TEAM CHIP Tae Kwon Do Centers RULES and REGULATIONS It should be understood by the members that the purpose of these rules is primarily to insure maximum benefit from the study of Tae Kwon Do. Most rules have been part of Tae Kwon Do from its inception. 1. Bow to the flags and instructor when entering and leaving the school. 2. Do not enter class late or leave early without the permission of the instructor. 3. Students shall bow before speaking to instructor(s) and shall address him or her, as Sa-Bum-Nim, Mr., Mrs., Sir, or Ma am 4. Assume the position of attention while speaking to your instructor or any other Black Belt holder. Use words of consideration while speaking, such as Yes sir, No, sir, Pardon me. 5. Ungentlemanly conduct such as the use of profanity, obscene gestures or actions and unnecessary roughness toward a fellow student is prohibited. 6. Students are expected to be courteous and understanding. They are also expected to help fellow students whenever possible. 7. Loud conversation, laughing, giggling, horseplay and chewing gum have no place in Tae Kwon Do training. 8. Personal hygiene is your responsibility. Clean uniform, trimmed nails, etc. 9. Uniforms must be washed regularly and never worn wrinkled or stained. 10. Ladies of all ages should wear an under garment with their uniform top at all times. 11. Any substitute teacher shall be treated as your regular instructor. 12. Do not give a demonstration or teach Tae Kwon Do without approval of the academy. 13. Do not engage in any activities that might degrade the code of Tae Kwon Do ethics or the reputation of the academy. 14. You must have the approval of the academy for any Martial Arts tournament competition. 15. The academy will be grateful and proud to display any trophies that its students win in open competition.

16. Do not participate in any Martial Arts activities held by a school or club other than Team Chip Tae Kwon Do Centers and affiliated clubs without permission from the instructor. 17. This is your training area. Take some responsibility in keeping all area clean. Pick up after yourself after training and after dressing. Disciplinary action will be taken for violators of the above regulations. Penalties will vary at the discretion of the institute Team Chip Tae Kwon Do Centers. Such penalties are demotion of rank, suspension or even termination of training!

Student Guide History of Tae Kwon Do Over 1350 years ago, Korea was divided into three kingdoms: Silla, Koguryo, and Baek Je. Silla was the smallest of the three kingdoms. Because of this, Silla was always under constant invasions. To protect and guard Silla, the kingdom chose a few men or officers to defend the kingdom. The officers group was called the Hwa Rang Do. These men drove themselves to defend their homeland. To guide themselves, they made five rules, which were: 1. Be loyal to your King. 2. Be obedient to your parents. 3. Be honorable to your friends. 4. Never retreat in battle. 5. Make a just kill. These young warriors many as young as 14 and 15 years old, became known for their success in battle. This led Silla to rise and unite. This was the first time the entire Korean Peninsula had been united in its entire history. Soo Bak was the name given to the art of hand fighting used during this period. After the warriors used it in fighting and combined it with the principles of the Hwa Rang Do, it became know as Soo Bak Gi. It is proven that this fighting was transported to Japan to form the basis of Japanese Karate. Silla and Koryo dynasties were the best in the martial arts in Korea. Soon the dynasties formed an anti military posture. Anything dealing with the military was debased. With the Japanese occupation in the years of 1909 to 1945, it was against the law to practice any form of martial art. There was still some dedicated students who secretly practiced Taek Kyon. With the liberation of Korea in 1945, a new military was formed. It was called the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. A young Second Lieutenant named Choi Hong Hi, who had just been released from a Japanese POW camp, began teaching students his martial arts. This was the beginning of what is know today as Tae Kwon Do. In 1955, Tae Kwon Do was chosen as the official name for the martial art. Tae means foot, Kwon means hand and Do means art. So, that which started over 1350, years ago with a small group of people, is now practiced by millions of students in over 60 countries. Tae Kwon Do has reached its potential, as it has no equal in power technique or mental conditioning. Source: Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do, Vol.1, Gen. Choi Hong Hi

Glossary of Tae Kwon Do - KOREAN Terms & Translations Classroom Terminology Charyot Kyung-Nae Jhoon-Bee She-Jak Ko-Mann Deeo-Dora Ba-Ro Sho Hyung Ke-hap Kebon-dong-Jak Do-Jaung Sah-Bum-Nim Dah-Ja-Nim Quang-Jan-Nim Son-sang-nim Saw-mo-nim Pada-baka Attention Bow Ready Start/Begin Stop About Face End/Return At ease/rest Form Yell Basic Exercises School/Gym Instructor Black Belt Grand Master Instructor Sir Maam switch (for switch feet) you-dah-ja-nim-ke face black belt you-boo-sah-bum-nim-ke face assistant instructor you-sah-bum-nim-ke ace instructor he-chaw (he=short e) dismissed Numbers Hana One (1) Dul Two (2) Set Three (3) Net Four (4) Dah-Sot Five (5) Yo-Sot Six (6) Ill-Gop Seven (7) Yo-Dul Eight (8) A-Hope Nine (9) Yuhl Ten (10) Su-Mul Twenty (20) Sul-Hun Thirty (30) Ma-Hun Forty (40) She-Hun Fifty (50) A-Soon Sixty (60) Ill-Hun Seventy (70) Yaw-Dun Eighty (80) A-Hun Ninety (90) Pek One Hundred (100) General Terminology Do-Boak Thee Ye / Ne Aniyo When-joke Oren-joke Chung-ang Chal-hes-saw-yo Ap-ball Dwee-ball Dwee Song EE-ghee-jaw Uniform Belt Yes No Left Right Central (center) Good job Front leg back leg reverse double victory / win

Student Guide Striking Techniques Bong-Awe (Blocks) Ghee-Rou-Ghee Chagi Bong-Awe Ja-Sae Kyoung-Kyok Strike / hit Kick Block Stance Punches Ja-Sae (Stances) Ha-Dan-Bong-Awe Low section block Joong-Dan-Bong-Awe Middle section block Sang-Dan-Bong-Awe High section block Song-Soo-Do-Maki Double knife hand guarding block Joong-Gool-Ja-Sae Front Stance Who-Gool-Ja-Sae Back Stance Ke-Ma-Ja-Sae Riding Horse Stance Jhoon-Be Ja-Sae Ready stance Chagi (Kicks) Ap-Chagi Front kick Yop-Chagi Side kick Dol-Ya-Chagi Roundhouse kick Bon-Dal-Chagi Crescent kick Dwee-Yop-Chagi Reverse side kick Dwee-Dol-Ya-Chagi Reverse roundhouse kick Ana-So Inside Bak-a-saw Outside Dwee Back / Reverse Moo-loop-ghee-rou-ghee Knee strike Hoo-rio chagi Hook kick Jick-awe chagi Axe kick Kyoung-Kyok (Punches) Ha-Dan-Kyoung-Kyok Low section punch Joong-Dan-Kyoung-Kyo Middle section punch Sang-Dan-Kyoung-Kyok High section punch Yok-Soo-Do-ghee-rou-ghee Ridge Hand strike Doong-Ju-Mok-ghee-roughee Back Fist strike Chong-Kwon Ghee-rou-ghee Palm strike Pal Ghoop Ghee-rou-ghee Elbow strike Soo-do-ghee-rou-ghee knife hand strike Quawn-soo-ghee-rou-ghee spear hand strike

Greetings and Conversation An-young-ha-shim-neeka? FORMAL: Hello, how are you? An-young-ha-seyo? INFORMAL: Hello, how are you? Ne, an-young-ha shim-neeka. Fine, thank you. Shillye-hom-nee-dah. Excuse me. Choesong-hom-nee-dah. I m sorry. Com-sah-hom-nee-dah. Thank you. Maeu chossumnida. Very good. Chun-mon-ayo. No problem. / You re welcome.

Tae Kwon Do Student Oath, Tenets, & Theory of Power Student Oath I shall observe the tenets of Tae Kwon Do. I shall respect the instructors and seniors. I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do. I shall be a champion of freedom and justice. I shall build a more peaceful world. Tenets of Tae Kwon Do Courtesy (Be Nice) Integrity (Be Honest, Do Not Cheat, Steal or Lie) Perseverance (Never Give Up) Self Control (Self Control) Indomitable Spirit (Never Give Up no matter the opposition)) (Theory of Power) 1. Breath control 2. Concentration 3. Equilibrium 4. Reaction Force 5. Speed TEAM CHIP Tae Kwon Do Centers www.teamchiptkd.com

EXPLANATION OF TENETS The tenets of Tae Kwon Do should serve as a guide for all serious students of the art. COURTESY Tae Kwon Do students should try to put into practice the following, in addition to etiquette: 1. To promote the spirit of mutual concessions. 2. To be ashamed of one's vice contemplating that of other's. 3. To be polite to one another. 4. To encourage the sense of justice. 5. To distinguish the instructor from student and senior from junior. INTEGRITY In Tae Kwon Do, the word integrity assumes a looser definition that the one usually presented in Webster's dictionary. One must be able to define right and wrong, and have the conscience, if wrong, to feel guilt. Listed are some examples where integrity is lacking: 1. The instructor who misrepresents himself and his art by presenting improper techniques to his students because of a lack of knowledge or apathy. 2. The student whom misrepresents himself by "fixing" breaking materials before demonstrations. 3. The instructor who camouflages bad techniques with luxurious training halls and false flattery to his students. 4. The student who requests rank from an instructor, or attempts to purchase it. 5. The student who gains rank for ego purposes or the feeling of power. 6. The instructor that teaches and promotes his art for materialistic gain. PERSEVERANCE There is an old oriental saying, "Patience leads to virtue or merit. One can make a peaceful home by being patient for 100 times." Certainly, happiness and prosperity are most likely brought to the patient person. To achieve something, whether it is a higher degree or the perfection of a technique, one must set his

Student Guide goal then constantly persevere. Robert Bruce learned his lesson of perseverance from the persistent efforts of a lowly spider. It was this perseverance and tenacity that finally enabled him to free Scotland in the fourteenth century. One of the most important secrets in becoming a leader of Tae Kwon Do is to overcome every difficulty by perseverance. SELF CONTROL This tenet is extremely important inside and outside the do jang, whether conducting oneself in free sparring or in one's personal affairs. A loss of self control in free sparring can prove disastrous to both student and opponent. An inability to live and work within one's capability or sphere is also a lack of self control. INDOMITABLE SPIRIT "Here lie 300, who did their duty," a simple epitaph for one of the greatest acts of courage known to mankind. Although facing the superior forces of Xentes, Leonidas and his 300 Spartans at Thermopylae showed the world the meaning of indomitable spirit. It is shown when a courageous person and his principles are pitted against odds. A serious student of Tae Kwon Do will at all times be modest and honest. If confronted with injustice, he will deal with the belligerent without any fear or hesitation, with indomitable spirit, regardless of whosoever and how many the number may be. The source for the explanation of tenets is the Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do by General Choi Hong Hi. Major General Choi Hong Hi was born on November 9th, 1918. Major General Choi Hong Hi passed away on the 15th June 2002 and he was buried on 17th June 2002 at Pyongyang.

Grand Master Young Sun Lim Background and Experience Born in O-San, Korean. Began martial arts in 1957 in Korea. Joined military in late 1960 s and was chosen to be a member of the Republic of Korea Special Forces. Soon thereafter, was chosen to be an instructor in this elite group. Tested for Master Instructor at the Kukiwon, in Korea, which is the benchmark organization for Tae Kwon Do (even today). One of the first 320 Black Belts to achieve Master Instructor certification, (number 313). Moved to the United States and began teaching in 1975, at Choi s Tae Kwon Do in Wisconsin. (Grand Master Sin Il Choi is Master Lim s uncle, and from the early 1980 s to present is the owner of Choi s Tae Kwon Do in Corpus Christi, TX.) Established successful Tae Kwon Do schools across Wisconsin and Texas.