Common Korean Terms

Attention:	Chah Rhee Uht
Certain Victory:	Pil Sung
Rest:	Yul Jung She Uh
Kneel Down:	Chung Jah
Master:	Sah Buhm Nim
Belt:	Dee
Begin/Start:	She Jahk
Ready Stance:	Joon Bee
Return to Ready Stance:	Bah Roh
Meditation:	Muk Nyeom
Bow:	KyungRea
School:	Do Jahng
Uniform:	Do Bok
Yell:	Ki Hap
Stop:	Geu Mahn
Bow to the Flags:	Guk Gie Ae / Dae Ha Yo / Kyung Rea
Bow to the Master:	Sah Buhm Nim / Kae / Kyung Rea
How are you Sir?	Ahn Young Hah Shim Nee Kah
Thank you Sir:	Kahm Say Hahm Nee Dah
Good-bye Sir:	Ahn Young Hee Kea Sip See Yo

 

Counting (Arpabet: Korean Count)

1. Hana	6. Yuhset	11. Yeolhana	16. Yeolyuhset
2. Deul	7. Ilgop	12. Yeoldeul	17. Yeolilgop
3. Set	8. Yeoldeol	13. Yeolset	18. Yeolyeoldeol
4. Net	9. Ahop	14. Yeolnet	19. Yeolahop
5. Daset	10. Yeol	15. Yeoldaset	20. Soomul

 

MEANING OF THE ITF HYUNGS (FORMS)
CHON-JI (19 movements)	CHON-JI means literally "Heaven and Earth", and is in the Orient interpreted as the creation of the world and the beginning of human history. Therefore it is the initial pattern learned by the beginner. The pattern consists of two parts - one to represent Heaven, the other, the Earth.
DAN-GUN (21 movements)	DAN-GUN is named after the Holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2333 B.C.
DO-SAN (24 movements)	DO-SAN is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang Ho(1876-1938) who devoted his life to furthering the education of Korea and its independent movement.
WON-HYO (28 movements)	WON-HYO was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year of 686 A.D.
YUL-GOK (38 movements)	YUL-GOK is the pseudonym of the great philosopher Yii(1536-1584 A.D.) nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea". The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on the 38th parallel and the diagram ( † ) represents scholar.
CHUNG-GUN (32 movements)	CHUNG-GUN is named after the patriot An-Chung Gun who assassinated Ito Hiro Bumi, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan merger. The thirty-two movements in this pattern represent Mr. An's age when he was executed at Lui-Shung prison in 1910.
TOI-GYE (37 movements)	TOI-GYE is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th cent. A.D.) an authority on Neo-confucianism. The 37 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on the 37th parallel, and the diagram ( ) means scholar.
HWA-RANG (29 movements)	HWA-RANG is named after the Hwarangdo youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty around 620 A.D. This group eventually became the driving force in the unification of the three kingdoms of Korea. (Silla, Koguryo and Baek Je)
CHUNG-MU (30 movements)	CHUNG-MU was the name givern to the great Admiral Yi Sun Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armored battleship (kobukson) which was the precursor of the present day submarine in 1592 A.D. The reason why this pattern ends up with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king.
KWANG-GAE (39 movements)	KWANG-GAE is named after the famous Kwang-Gae-Toh-Wang, the 19th King of the Koguryo Dynasty, who regained all the lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria. The diagram ( ) represents the expansion and recovery of lost territory. The 39 movements refer to the first two figures of 391 A.D., the year he came to the throne.
PO-EUN (36 movements)	PO-EUN is the pseudonym of a loyal subject Chong Mong-Chu(1400) who was a famous poet and whose poem "I would not serve a second master though I might be crucified a hundred times" is known to every Korean. He was also a pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram (  _  ) represents his unerring loyalty to the king and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.

                        Student Rules and Regulations

 

Students must follow these basic rules while in the Do Jahng.  The rules are intended to promote an effective training environment and to emphasize physical and mental growth.  The rules are as follows:

 

1.      Always bow to the flags and Master Instructor, Instructors, and fellow students upon entering and exiting the Do Jahng.

2.      To show proper respect for your instructor’s status, use “Sir” or “Ma’am” as appropriate for all black belt students.  When referring to a particular instructor, use “Mr., Mrs., or Miss.”

3.      All students are expected to be courteous and obey their instructors.  Advanced students are expected to set a good example for lower belt students.

4.      Whenever you approach instructors or senior belts, bow first and then speak to them politely.

5.      When the Master arrives, always stand and bow.  The first person to notice the Master is to call “Charyut.”

6.      Upper rank students should help teach the lower rank students the discipline, manners, techniques, terminology, and rules of the school.

7.      Practice only the poomses (forms) which have been taught to you by the instructors.  Do not teach other martial arts techniques without the permission of the Master.

8.      The Master is the only one who may grant you permission to participate in tournaments or exhibitions sponsored by other schools.  Always maintain the standards and reputation of the school when you are outside of the school.

9.      Always keep your DoBok clean and pressed.  It is disrespectful to present yourself in a torn, wrinkled, or dirty DoBok.  And for health and safety reasons, please keep your nails trimmed.

10.   Do not face the Master, flags, or other students when adjusting your DoBok.

11.   All students are expected to keep their toenails and fingernails trimmed.

12.   Be on time for class!  Only the Master may grant permission to enter or exit the class late or 

       early. 

13.   The following are NOT permitted in the Do Jahng: Shoes, jewelry, watches, food, drinks,

       smoking, intoxication, chewing gum, profanity, loud talking, laughing, or arguing.

14.   Students making a public display for lack of self-control will be asked to leave.  This includes

       yelling at the Master, the staff, or other students.

15.   Undivided attention is required during class.  Anyone who violates this will be asked to leave.

16.   Korean terminology will be used during class time.  It is your responsibility to learn the terms 

       for your rank.

17.   As a matter of school pride, all students are expected to help keep the school clean.

18.   Students who tempt others into breaking rules will be expelled.  Any student discovered to be 

       an abuser of alcohol or drugs or a member of a gang will be expelled.

19.   Report all injuries to the Master immediately.

20.  You may only spar with the permission of the Master.  There is NO physical contact without      

       sparring gear.

21.   Rank advancement will be awarded at the discretion of the Master.  Your attitude and manners

       play a very important role in rank advancement.