Terminology
Learning about what we are saying, when and why.
Basic Korean Terminology
As soon as you step foot into the Dojhang, there is a whole host of different terminology that we use, from the way we greet each other to the way we thank each other for their time, knowledge, and learning.
Often new students are thrown by the terms we use and it can become confusing, however, the more you use the correct terms, the more they become part of your normal.
On this page, you will see a whole list of terminology and basic Korean greetings. As you advance through the black belt ranks, you should also take time to earn basic Korean conversational language.
Belt Grade Official Tittles
Brown-Black Belt
Dahn Bo Nim - Black Belt Candidate
First Degree Black Belt
Jo Kyo Nim - Instructor in Training
Second Degree Black Belt
Kyo Sa Nim - Assistant Instructor
Third Degree Black Belt
Pu Sa Bum Nim - Deputy Instructor
Fourth Degree Black Belt
Sa Bum Nim - Instructor
Fifth Degree Master
Pyung Kwahn Jahng Nim - Master
Sixth Degree Master
Joo Im Kwahn Jahng Nim - Head Master
Seventh Degree Master
Ji Do Kwahn Jahng Nim - Senior Master
Eighth Degree Master
Suhn Im Kwahn Jahng Nim - Executive Master
Ninth Degree Master
Su Suhk Kwahn Jahng Nim - Senior Executive Master
Tenth Degree Master
Chong Kwahn Jahng Nim - International Chiefmaster
Grand Master - Kuk Sa Nim
National Teacher, a title bestowed by the Korean Government.
Basic Terms
Yea Eue: Etiquette
Doh Jahng: Practice Hall
Soom She Ki: Breathing
Kyung Neh: Bow
Doh Bok: Uniform
Ki Cho Jah Ki: Breathing Exercises
Cha Ryuht: Attention
Di: Belt
Ki: Internal Life Force
Juhng Jah: Proper Sitting
Eue Bok: Clothing
Ki Hahp: Forcing Ki by Pressure when Breathing
Joon Bee/Jim bey: Ready
Soo Ryuhn: Practice
Mon Puhl Ki: Warm-up Exercises
She Jahk: Begin
Geu Mahn: Stop
Kuk Ki: National Flag
Geut: Finish
Shee Uh: Rest
Won Ki: Kuk Sool Association Flag
Counting
Hah Nah: One
Dul: Two
Set: Three
Net: Four
Dah Suht: Five
Yah Suht: Six
Il Gohp: Seven
Yuh Duhl: Eight
Ah Hohp: Nine
Yul: Ten
Seu Mool: Twenty
Suh Reun: Thirty
Mah Heun: Forty
Shwin: Fifty
Yeh Soon: Sixty
Il Heun: Seventy
Yuh Deun: Eighty
Ah Heun: Ninety
Baek: One Hundred
Parts of the Body
Bahl: Foot
Bahl Deung: Foot Top (Instep)
Bahl Koom Chi: Heel
Dah Ree: Leg
Moo Reup: Knee
Sohn: Hand
Sohn Mohk: Wrist
Ahn Sohn Mohk: Inside Wrist
Bahl Mohk: Ankle
Pahl Koom Chi: Elbow
Uh Kae: Shoulder
Hyul: Pressure Point
Mok: Throat or Neck
Noon: Eyes
Dari: Leg
Pahl: Elbow Arm
Ko: Nose
Yip: Mouth
Yip Sool: Lips
Muh Ree: Head
Gui: Ears
Directions and Moves
Ahn: Inside
Ahp: Front
Yuhp: Side
Dee, Dwee: Back
Dee Uh: Jumping
Hweh Juhn: Turning
Doh Rah: Spinning
Yahng: Both
Ssahng: Double
Yuhk: Reverse
Ban De: Other Direction
Dee Roh Doh Rah: Turn Around
Sahng: High
Joong: Middle
Hah: Low
Greetings and Phrases
Ahn Young Hah Shi Nee Kah?:
Hello/Hi/How Are You?
Ahn Young Hee Kah Ship See Yo: Goodbye/Go Safely
Soo Guh Heet Sahm Nee Dah:
You Worked Hard
Kahm Sah Hahm Nee Dah: Thank You
Chuhn Mahn Eh Yo: You´re Welcome
Soo Ryuhn Geut: Finish Practice
Soo Ki (Hand Techniques)
Juhng Gwuhn: Straight Punch
Soo Doh: Knife Hand
Yuhk Gwuhn: Reverse Punch (Uppercut) Yuhk Soo Doh: Ridge Hand
Il Ji Gwuhn: 1-Finger Fist
Ssahng Soo Doh: Double Knife Hand
Hah Ji Gwuhn: 4-Knuckle
Fist Hweh Juhn Soo Doh: Circle Knife Hand
Gahk Gwuhn: Back Fist
Pyung Soo: Palm Strike
Kah Mah Mahk Ki: Spinning Back Fist
Ssahng Pyung Soo: Double Palm Strike
Sohn Deung: Backhand Strike
Sah Mah Gwi: Praying Mantis Hand
Gwahn Soo: Spear Hand
Pahl Koom Chi Ki: Elbow Strike
Leg Techniques
Ahp Cha Ohl Li Ki: Straight Leg Kick Ahp Cha Ki: Front Kick
Hoo Li Ki: Sweep
Bahl Deung Cha Ki: Turning Kick
Jik Uh Cha Ki: Axe Kick
Bahl Koom Chi Doh Li Ki: Hook Kick
Doh Rah Cha Ki: Spin Kick
Yuhp Cha Ki: Side Kick
Ahn Dah Ree: Inside Kick
Dee Cha Ki: Back Kick
Bah Gaht Dah Ree: Outside Kick Moo Reup Cha Ki: Knee Kick
Dee Doh Rah Yuhp Cha Ki: Turn Back Side Kick
Nak Bub - Falling Principles
Ahp Nak Bub: Front Fall
Hweh Juhn Nak Bub: Rolling Fall
Dee Nak Bub: Back Fall
Goh Yahng Ee Nak Bub: Cat Roll
Yuhp Nak Bub: Side Fall
Gong Joong Hweh Juhn Nak Bub: High Fall
Ahp Yuhp Nak Bub: Twisting Fall
Doo Sohn Poong Cha: 2-Hand Cartwheel
Hahn Sohn Poong Cha: 1-Hand Cartwheel
Pahl Koom Chi Poong Cha: Elbow Cartwheel
Moo Ki (Weapons)
Geum: Sword
Pook Chae: Fan
Jool Bong: Flail
Dahn Geum: Knife
Dahn Bong: Short Staff
Kahl Geum: Short Knife
Poh Bahk: Rope
Jee Peng Ee: Walking Cane
Chang: Spear
Jang Bong: Long Staff
