General Terminology
Tang Soo Do: Name of the art we study
(Way of the Chinese hand)
Pyeong Hwa Jeon Sa Do Name of our art for adults
(Way of the Peaceful Warrior)
Nim Term of respect
Sun Beh Senior Member
Dan Holder of black belt
Gup Grade holder of color belt
Ko Dan Ja: Senior Dan holder
Do Jang Training hall/school
Do Bahk Uniform
Dee Belt
Kuk Gi National Flags
Gi Cho Basic
Hyung Form
Deh Ryun Sparring
Ho Sin Sul Self-defense
Kyuck Pa Breaking
Mahk Kee Block
Mu shim Cleared mind
Commands in starting and ending class
Cha Ryut Attention
Kuk Gi Bay Ray Salute the flags
Baro Return to attention
Muk Nyum Meditation
Ba-Ro Return
Cha Ryut Attention
Kwang Jang Nim Kay Kyung Ret Bow to grandmaster
Sa Bom Nim Kay Kyung Ret Bow to Master instructor
Kyo Sa Nim Kay Kyung Ret Bow to instructor
Counting
Korean English Chinese English
Hana One Il - cho 1st
Dool Two E 2nd
Set Three Sam 3rd
Net Four Sa 4th
Da Sot Five O 5th
Yuh Sot Six Yook 6th
Il Gop Seven Chil 7th
Yo Dull Eight Pal 8th
Ah Hope Nine Koo 9th
Yohl Ten Ship 10th
Tenets of Tang Soo Do
Courtesy Friendly, Kind, Polite
Integrity Honesty, Virtue, Morality
Perseverance Determination, Persistence, Tenacity
Self – Control Will power, Restraint, Self-Discipline
Indomitable Spirit Never quit, Tough, Tenacious
Tang Soo Do Student Creed
I will develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental
growth or physical health.. Sir/Ma’am
I will develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others. Sir/Ma’am
I will use what skills I learn in class constructively and defensively to help myself and my fellow man and never to be
abusive or offensive. Sir/Ma’am