Taekwondo Class 8 – Korean Terminologies | White to Yellow Belt Theory Course | Trithletes Club

Level Up: White to Yellow Belt Course – Master Key Taekwondo Terms & Commands!

Want to pass your Taekwondo White to Yellow Belt Test? Learn all the essential Korean terms, commands, stances, and kicks. Master your terminology and level up your martial arts journey today!

Are you ready to earn your Yellow Belt in Taekwondo? Mastering Korean terminology is a crucial step! Learn essential Taekwondo commands, stances, kicks, blocks, and counting in Korean for the White to Yellow Belt Theory Course. Start your journey with confidence! After learning these skills and Poomsae, you'll be fully prepared to achieve your Yellow Belt and advance in your Taekwondo journey.

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Why learning Korean terms is essential for Taekwondo?

Taekwondo is more than just kicks and punches—it’s a journey of discipline, respect, and tradition. Learning Korean terminology isn’t just about memorizing commands; it’s about connecting with the rich history of this martial art. Whether you’re gearing up for your White to Yellow Belt test or setting your sights on higher ranks, knowing these terms will help you follow instructions with confidence, communicate like a true martial artist, and show respect in every class, competition, and belt test.

Learn Korean Commands for Taekwondo Belt Testing (White to Yellow Belt Taekwondo Theory)
Korean	English / Meaning
Charyeot	Attention
Kyongne (kyong-nay)	Bow
Junbi	Ready
Kyorugi Jubi	Sparring Stance
Balchagi junbi	Fighting Stance
Jang Jwa	Lunge Sit with Right leg, then kneel on both legs and foot position must be instep
Charyeot in Jang Jwa	Place hands on Laps near groin area
Kyongne in Jang Jwa	Doing prostrate not touching head and not raising hips
Mook Sang	Meditation in Jang Jwa Pose
Juchum Seo	Horse Riding Stance with left foot
Baro	Relax or return to previous position
Sheo	At Ease (charyeot + kyongnay)
Bal Bakwo	Switch Step
Dwi Dora	Turn Around with Left foot
Dwi Dora Dobok Jeongri	Turn Around - Fix Uniform - Turn Around
Sijak	Begin or Start
Goman / Koman	Stop
KyeShi	Stop for temporary halts during training
Kalyeo (kal-ryuh)	Break in Sparring
Dojang	Training Hall
Dobok	Uniform
Sabum	Instructor / Coach
Sabum-nim	Chief Instructor
Ti (Tee)	Belt
Kihap	Yell / Spirit Shout
Poomsae	Forms
Kyorugi	Sparring
Stances
Naranhi Seogi	Parallel Stance
Ap Seogi	Walking Stance
Ap Kubi	Forward Inflection Stance
Juchum Seogi	Horse Riding Stance
Dwit Kubi	Back Stance
Kicks
Ap Chagi	Front Kick
Ap Moorup Chagi	Front knee kick (chamber only no extension)
Ollyeo Chagi	Stretching Kick (Front and instep)
Naeryo Chagi	Axe Kick
An Naeryo Chagi	In-out axe kick
Bakkat Naeryo Chagi	Out-In axe kick
Dollyeo Chagi	Roundhouse Kick
Yeop chagi	Side kick
Huryeo Chagi	Hook Kick (Just Memorize name)
Narae Chagi	Double Roundhouse Kick
Dwi Chagi	Back Kick (Just Memorize name)
Bandal Chagi	Roundhouse Kick (middle target)
Dolgae Chagi / Tornado Chagi	Tornado kick (Just Memorize name)
Dwi Huryeo Chagi	Spinning Hook Kick (Just Memorize name)
Taekwondo Poomsae / Form
Taeguek il Jang	First Pattern / Form / Poomsae
Before moving to Yellow Belt, also check our guide on Taekwondo Basic Poomsae.
Blocks
Arae Makki	Low Block
Momtong Makki	Middle Block
Eolgul Makki	High Block
Punches
Dubeon Jireugi	Double Punch
Sehbeon Jireugi	Triple Punch
Arae Jireugi	Low Punch
Momtong Jireugi	Middle Punch
Eolgul Jireugi	High Punch
Counting in Korean
hana	One
Dul	Two
Sith	Three
Nith	Four
Dosat	Five
Yosat	Six
Ilgop	Seven
Yuhdul	Eight
Ahop	Nine
Yul	Ten
Yul hana	Eleven
Yul Dul	Twelve
Yul Sith	Thirteen
Yul Nith	Fourteen
Yul Dosat	Fifteen
Yul Yosat	Sixteen
Yul Ilgop	Seventeen
Yul Yuhdul	Eighteen
Yul Ahop	Nineteen
Seumul	Twenty

 

FAQs on Taekwondo Korean Terminology

Why is it important to learn Taekwondo Korean Terminology?

Learning Korean terms helps students follow commands easily, perform better in belt tests, and respect Taekwondo's heritage.

What Korean terms do I need for my Yellow Belt test?

You should know basic commands (Charyeot, Junbi), stances (Ap Seogi, Juchum Seogi), kicks (Ap Chagi, Yeop Chagi), and blocks (Arae Makki, Momtong Makki).

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