Korean Terminology

KEY CONCEPTS IN SOO BAHK DO®:

1.Yong gi-Courage (Brave energy)
2.Chung sh ìn tong ìl-Concentrarion (Chung=clear, shin=god: spirit; tong=govern, il=1: unification)
3.Ín Neh-Endurance (Endure Patience)
Chung-clear + Shin-a god=Spirit
4.Chung jìk-Honesty (True Honest)
5.Kyöm Son-Humility (Modest)
6.Him Cho Chüng-Control of power (Power harmonize adjust)
7.Shìn Chook-Tension & Relaxation (Relax Tense)
8.Wan Gup-Speed control (Slow, Fast)

Kwan Jeok Bu: Book that Kwan Jang Nim uses to record Dan Bon
Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji: Most improtant and valuable historical documentation of Korean martial techniques and published about 300 years ago.
Kwan Bup: Method of using the Fists; section of the Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji
Kuk gi: National flag
Kwan Gi: Flag of a style of Soo Bahk Do®
Do jang: studio (Way Hall)
Dee: belt
Do bök:uniform (Way Clothing)
Muk nyüm: Meditation (Silent thinking) Myung Sang: Deep Thinking
Choong Shìm: Balance
Shi Sün: Line of Sight (Focus)
Kyück pa: Breaking Strike, Destroy Moon-Scholarly
Moo Do: Martial arts
Ho hoop: Breathing (inhale/exhale)
Kwi Choong Han: Valuable
Yeh Jul: Courtesy
Ko Gyul: Nobleness
Shin Yong: Confidence employ - Trust Um-Yang: Cosmic force
Pil Sung: Certain Victory
Jong sook: quiet internal peace
Moo Do Chung shin-Martial mind
Ho hup cho chung: Control of breathing
Shim Sa Jae Do: Martial Art Testing System
Sung Sil-sincerity honest true
Chun Ryak-Battle plan, strategy
Moo/Moon Pahl Dom Kuhn- Martial/Scholar 8 Level Brocade
Pil Ja: Writing Implement person
Sa Dan Bom In: Society Unity Law Mankind
Dan Ryun Dae-Level Refine (forge) bag
Il Hwan-One Return
Ui Ree: Justice Reason
Chun Sool: Battle Art;

STYLES

Soo Bahk: Ancient martial art of Korea. Also called Soo Bahk Ki-hand strike technique and Soo Bahk Hi- Hand strike Dance
Soo Bahk Do®: Name of the art we study; Hand Strike Way
Do: Way of Life [Korean]
Tao: Way of Life [Chinese]
Moo Dük Kwan®: Name of the organization or style; School of Martial Virtue
Moo: Martial
Dük: Virtue
Kwan-School
Hwa Soo Do: First name of the martial art that Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee started; Art of the flower hand. Hwa:Flower
Kang: Hard
Yu: Soft
Tae Kyun: Martial art Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee started with.
Tae Kwan Do: Tang Soo Do sister that went into the Korean Athletic Association
Dae Han Soo Bahk Do Hoe®: Korean Soo Bahk Do® Association, Moo Duk Kwan®, Inc.
Neh Ga Ryu - Inside house style
Weh Ga Ryu - Outside house style
Joong Gan Ryu - Middle way style (Our Style)
Ryu Pa-Style (Flow Branch)

COMMANDS IN TRAINING:

Charyüt-Attention
Kyung Ret-Bow (Respect Ceremony)
Jhoon bee-ready (Adjust, prepare)
To Ra-Turn
Kwan Jang Nìm kay kyung ret-Bow to Grandmaster
Shi jök-Begin
Sa Bom Nìm kay kyung ret-Bow to Master Instructor
Baro-Return
Kyo Sa Nìm kay kyung ret-Bow to Instructor
Da shi-Again, or repeat
Sun beh Nìm kay kyung ret-Bow to senior member
Shio-Rest
Shim sa kwan Nìm kay kyung ret-Bow to judges or examiners
Bal Pakwa-Switch feet
Sahng Ko kan E kyung ret-Bow to partners
Dwee ro-Look
Pal Cha Gi Jhoon Bee-Ready for kick
Il uh sut-Stand up
Ku ryüng üp shi-Without count
Ahn jo - Sit
Ku ryüng E mocho so-By the count
Kuk Gi bay ret-Salute flags

PEOPLE:

Kwan Jang Nìm-Grandmaster, headman of Moo Duk Kwan (School Director)
Kwan Jang Nìm Hwang Kee-Founder of the Moo Duk Kwan
Sun beh Nìm-Senior member
Sa Bom Nìm-Master instructor, 4th Dan (Master model)
Hu beh-Junior member
Kyo Sa Nìm-Instructor 1-3 (Education Instructor)
Cho Dan Ja-1st degree Blue
Ko Dan ja-Senior Dan holder Sa Dan & up (High Level Person)
You Gup ja-Gup holder
You Dan ja-Dan holder Cho-Sam Dan
Kwan wön-Student member
Dan-Degree, holder of midnight blue belt
Cho bo ja-Beginner
Gup-Grade, holder of color belt under midnight blue
Sang Dae-Partner
Nìm-Symbol of respect; Sir, Ma'am, or honorable; esteemed. Nim cannot be used without a title such as Sa bom.

KOREAN DYNASTIES:

Chun chu-2700 years ago
Jon Han-2200 years ago
Han-2000 years ago
Kokuryo-37-668 A.D.
Silla-668-935 A.D.
Ko Ryo-935- 1392 A.D.
Yi-1392-1907 A.D.
Japanese occupation-1910-1945
Mi Kuk-Beautiful Country (United States of America)
Il Bon-Sun Source (Japan)
Ae Kuk-Love Country (Patriotism)
Han Kuk-South Korea

CHINESE DYNASTIES:

Shang-1766-1125 B.C.
Zhou-1122-221 B.C.
Qin-221-206 B.C.
Han-206 B.C.-220 A.D.
Sui-220-618 A.D.
Tang-618-907 A.D.
Song-960-1279 A.D.
Yuan-1279-1368 A.D.
Ming-1368-1644 A.D.
Qing-1644-1912 A.D.
Choong Kuk-Center Country (China)

KU RYÜNG-COUNTING:

Ìl: one I: two (2) Sam: three (3) Sa: four (4) O: five (5) Yuk: six (6) Chìl: seven (7) Pal: eight (8) Ku: nine (9) Shìp: ten (10) I shìp-twenty (20) Sam Shìp-thirty (30) Sa Shìp-forty (40) O shìp-fifty (50) Yuk shìp-sixty (60) Chìl:shìp-seventy 70 Pal shìp-eighty (80) Kshìp-nine (90) Peg- hundred (100) Ibeg- two hundred (200) Ch-hon-thousand (1000) Ichon-two thousand (2000) Man-ten thousand (10,000) Shiman-hundred thousand (100,000) Pengman-million (1,000,000) Hana-one (1) Dul-two (2) Set-three (3) Net-four (4) Ta sot-five (5) Yo sot: six (6) Ìl gop: seven (7) Yo dul: eight (8) Ah-hop: nine (9) Yol: ten (10) Smul-20 Seurn-30 Mahun-40 Swin-50 Yesn-60 Irn-70 Yodn-80 Ahun-90 Bon-Number Bu-Part or portion Cho-1st (legal form) Yi-2nd (legal form) Sam- 3rd (Legal form)

COURTESIES & ETIQUETTE:

Kahm sa ham ni da-Thank you very much
Hashimnikka (Annyöng hashimnikka)-Hello
Annyong hi kay shìp see oh-Go in peace, Good Bye
Chun mahn e yo-You're welcome
Annyong hi kî ship sio-Stay in peace, good - bye

SHIP SAM SEH:

Oh Heng-5 Elements = Mok: Wood, Hwa: Fire, To: Earth, Kum: Metal, and Soo: Water
Pal Gwe: 8 Directions
Five Internal Divisions: Chum: Fortell, Youn: Join, Keep contact, Jum: Sticking, Soo: Attacking, Bull Joohang: Leading away
Five External Divisions = Chin: Advance, Toi: Retreat, Koh: Look left/Gaze around, Bahn: Look right/to expect, and Joong: Centered/Settle
Internal divisions of Pal Gwe (Sa Chang) = Boong: Ward off, Ree: Roll Back, Jeh: Press, Ahn: Push
External divisions of Pal Gwe (Sa Woo) = Chae: Pull Down, Yuhl: Split, Joo: Elbow/Knee, Koh: Shoulder
Hyüng: Form

CHU UI (PRINCIPLES)

Kyung: Respect
Kyung: Economy
Kuhn: Diligence
Kin: Speed
Juhl: Cutting
In: Humanity
Shin: Trust
Jee: Wisdom
Yong: Brave
Ohm: Strict

POWER:

Ki Hap-spirit unification
Ki Ahp- Spirit pressure
Chun Ki-Sky Energy
Ji Ki-Earth Energy
Soo Ki-Water Energy
Hwa Ki-Fire Energy
Jin Ki-Thunder energy
Tae Ki-Lake Energy
Son Ki-Wind Energy
Kan Ki-Mountain Energy
Ki gong-energy work/achievment
Li-Will or intention for our health
Shen-Creation Cycle
Ki-universal breath/energy" or roughly translated air
Ko-Control Cycle
Shim gong: Mental Power
Weh gong: External power
Neh gong: Internal power (Inside power)
Kyung Rack-internal rivers (Meridians)

10 ARTICLES OF FAITH ON MENTAL TRAINING:

1.Be loyal to one's country-Sacrifice to fulfill your duty to your people & country.
2.Be obedient to one's parents-Children should be dutiful to their parents and parents should be charitable to their children.
3.Be loving to one's husband or wife-Love & affection between the sexes develops mankind's happiness.
4.Be cooperative to your brothers & sisters-Hold together with cooperation and concord.
5.Be respectful to your elders-Protect the rights of the weak with courtesy & modesty and bethink the wiser generation.
6.Be faithful to your teachers-learn the truth through practice of duty, loyalty, and affection.
7.Be faithful to your friends-Honor friendship and be peaceful and happy with harmony and faith towards all mandind.
8.Kill only in justice and with honor (Face combat only in justice and with honor)-Be able to distinguish between good & bad with fairness & rightfulness.
9. Never retreat in battle-Sacrifice for justice with capibility & bravery.
10.Always finish what you start-Move to action with sureness and hope.

5 DOCTERINES OF HWA RANG DO-FLOWER OF YOUTH CORPS FROM SILLA:

1. Be loyal to one's country (loyalty to monarch)
2. Be obedient to parents & elders (Filial piety to parents)
3. Honor friendship (amicability to friends)
4. Kill only in justice & with honor (Aversion to unnecessary killing)
5. Never retreat in battle (No retreat in war)

O GEH GI KHAN DO JANG-5 ORIGINAL KOREAN SCHOOLS:

Moo Duk Kwan by Hwang Kee
Yeon Moo Kwan by Chun, Sang Sup (Name changed to Ji Do Kwan)
YMCA Kwan Bup Bu by Yun, Byong In (Name changed to Chang Moo Kwan)
Chung Do Kwan by Lee, Won Kuk
Song Moo Kwan by No, Byong Jik

BELT RANKS:

White-Winter, emptiness, innocence, hidden potential, purity
Orange-Between winter\spring, the snow is starting to uncover, you start to find out your ability
Green-Spring, growth, spreading, advancement
Red-Summer, ripening, heat (Yang), active
Midnight blue-Autumn, maturity, calm (Um), passive, harvest
Dan Bon-Level Number
Dan Soo-Level Rank

ANATOMY

Ima-Forehead
Ìn choong-between nose\mouth
T-hug-chin
Mok-Neck
Myüng chi-Solar plexus
Pahl-Arm
Pahl Koop-Elbow
Soo- Open Hand
Son-Hand
Chu Mok-Fist
Son deung-Upper wrist
Pahl Mok-Wrist
Jang Kwan -Heel palm
Jip Kye Son-Web of hand
Jak-Foot
Son Ba Dak Mit: Heel palm
Ko Whan-Groin
Dari-Leg
Dan jun-Abdomen; is the Red Field or the reservoir of Ki
Bal dwi koom chi-Heel
Harri-Waist
Bal ba dak mit-Palm foot
Moo Roop-Knee
Bal dwi koom chi yüp ba dak-Bottom edge of foot
Bal deung-Instep
Bal ap buri yüp-Front outside edge of foot
Bal-Foot
Bal yüp koom chi-Side heel
Bal ap koom chi-Ball of foot

STANCES:

Jaseh: Stance (Bearing strenth - posture)
Ki-se: Poise (Energy Power)
Hugal jaseh-Back stance
Chan kool jaseh-Front stance
Ki ma (rìp) jaseh-Horse stance
Sa ko rìp jaseh-Side stance
Deh ryün jaseh-Fighting stance
Pyong rìp jaseh-Natural peaceful stance
Jhoon bee (Baro) jaseh-Ready (Return) stance
Kyo cha rìp jaseh-Cross-legged stance
Bassai jaseh-Side cross-legged stance
Choon kan jaseh-Intermediate position
Han bal sio kee jaseh-crane stance
Choi ha dan jaseh-Low stance

MOVEMENTS:

Chun jìn-Forward advancement
Hu jìn-Backward advancement
Wheng jìn-Sidward advancement
Yük jìn-Having a reversed relationship between hand & foot
Choong Jin-Center advancement (Staying in Place)
Turro-reverse
Ap-Front; Yüp-Side; Dwi - Back
Bup-Technique
Wen jok: left; O rin jok: Right
Ha dan-Low; Choong dan-Middle; Sang Dan-High
Kwi-Hearing; Noon-Sight
Jok gi: Foot technique; Soo Gi: Hand techniques
Sok Son Me: Connect Line Beauty
Sun Sok Me: Line Speed Beauty
Ke Ree Cho Chung: Distance Apart Harmonize Adjust
Kwa Do Kee-Transition Phase
Pal: Sudden Quickness
Do Soo Kong Kwon: Bare hands and body
Il Kyok Pil Sahl-One strike certain death
Moo Gi Gong-Weapon Power
Bong-Bo Staff (6')
Tanto-Knife

5 FACTORS OF TECHNIQUE:

Kyong: Basic values
Kin: Effort and sincerity
Kyong: Wisdom
Kun: courage and confidence
Jul: Keen judgement

HAND ATTACKS:

Choong dan kong kyück-middle punch
Chüng kwan-Forefist (Jab)
Sang dan kong kyück-High punch
Yük soo do-ridge-hand
Ban jul kwan soo-4 knuckle spear hand
Kwan Soo-Spear-hand
Sam kwan kong kyuck-Triple fist attack
Jìp kay son-Pincer hand
Íl ji kwan soo-1 finger spear hand
Kong Kyück: Attack
I ji kwan soo-2 finger spear hand
I ji kwan-2 knuckle fist
Pal koop chi kee-Elbow attack
Kwan Do-Hammer fist
Son mok deung-Upper wrist
Yoo kwan-Soft fist
Cap kwan-Back fist
Soo do-Knife-hand
Pahl put ki-Horse stance punching
Íl ji kwan-1 knuckle fist
Jang kwan-Heel of palm

HAND DEFENSE:

Mahkee-Block or defense (Intercept Technique)
Choong dan mahkee-middle block
Ahneso phakuro mahkee-Inside\outside block
Sang dan mahkee-high block
Phakeso ahnuro mahkee-Outside\inside block
Soo Do Mahkee-Knife-hand block
Ha dan soo do mahkee-Low knife-hand block
Ha dan mahkee-low block
Choong dan soo do mahkee-Middle knife-hand block
Chol So Chu-Iron Sweep Broom
Sang dan soo do mahkee-High knife-hand block
Phakeso ahnuro jang kwan mahkee-Outside\inside heel of palm block
Ssang soo ha dan mahkee-2 fist low block
Ssang soo ahneso phakuro mahkee-2 fist Inside\outside block
Ssang soo phakeso ahnuro mahkee-2 fist outside\inside block
Hu gul ssang soo ha dan mahkee-2 fist low block, back stance
Hu gul ssang soo sang dan mahkee-2 fist high block, back stance
Ssang soo sang dan mahkee-2 fist high block
Pahl Mok-Wrist Block
Bal ja ba mahkee-Palm heels together block
Yang Mahkee-Combination low/high block
Choi ha dan soo do mahkee-Lowest knife-hand block
Hu gul yüp mahkee-Side block with back stance
Yuk soo do mahkee-Ridge hand block

FOOT ATTACKS:

Ap cha gi-front kick
Ap cha nut gi-Front snap kick
Yup cha gi-front side kick
Yup podo cha gi-Side kick
Yüp hurri gi-hook kick
Hürri gi-Heel kick
Ap mee ro cha gi-Front pushing kick
Dullryo cha gi-Roundhouse kick
Peet cha gi-Reverse roundhouse kick
Ahnesu phakuro cha gi-Inside\outside kick
Phakesu ahnuro cha gi-Outside\inside kick
Chìt pahl gi-Stomping kick
Dwi podo cha gi-Back snap kick
Dwi dullryo cha gi-Back spinning kick
Dwi yüp hurri gi-Spinning hook kick
Hoo ryüt cha gi-Snap kick
Dwi hürri gi-Spinning heel kick (long back spinning kick)
Dwi O cha gi-Jump kick
Moo roop cha gi-Knee kick
Ap podo ohl ri gi-Front stretch kick
Yüp podo ohl ri gi-Side stretch kick
Du bal cha gi-Double front kick
Ssang bal cha gi-Double action kick
Yeon sok cha gi-Continual kicking
To Kai Cha gi: Ax Kick
Dwi ahneso phakuro cha gi-spinning inside\outside kick (short back spinning kick)
I Dan Dwi phakeso ahnuro cha gi-Jump Spinning outside\inside kick

FOOT DEFENSE:

Bal ba dak uro mahkee-Sole foot block
Bal yüp uro mahkee-Outer edge of foot block

HYÜNGS:

Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu
Ki Cho Hyung E Bu
Ki Cho Hyung Sam Bu

Pyong Ahn Cho Dan
Pyong Ahn E Dan
Pyong Ahn Sam Dan
Pyong Ahn Sa Dan
Pyong Ahn O Dan

Naihanji Cho Dan
Naihanji E Dan
Naihanji Sam Dan

Chil Sung Il Ro
Chil Sung E Ro
Chil Sung Sam Ro
Chil Sung Sa Ro
Chil Sung O Ro
Chil Sung Yuk Ro
Chil Sung Chil Ro

Yuk Ro Cho Dan
Yuk Ro E Dan
Yuk Ro Sam Dan
Yuk Ro Sa Dan
Yuk Ro O Dan
Yuk Ro Yuk Dan

Ki cho-Basic
Pyöng Ahn-Peaceful confidence
Jae Nam-Help South
Chìl süng-7th star Big Dipper with North Star 7th star of the Big Dipper points to the North Star
Passai-Collection of the best, originally called, " Pal Che"
Naihanji-Iron Horse originally called "Neh Boo Jin" which means: Inward inside, Step, Advance

TOURNAMENT TERMINOLOGY:

Deh Ryün-Sparring
Íl soo sik deh ryün-1 step sparring
Sam soo sik deh ryün-3 step sparring
Ja yu deh ryün-Free sparring
Ho sin sul-Wrist grabs (Protect own body tequniques)
Bong deh ryün-Bo sparring
Jua deh ryün-Sparring in a sitting position
Wa deh ryün-Sparring in a lying position
Tool soo deh ryün-Special sparring
Da soo in deh ryün-Sparring against 2 or more
Tanto deh ryun-Short-knife sparring
Gun nuhn deh ryün-Non-contact sparring
Sil chay deh ryün-Full contact sparring
Bang Ku Dae Ryun-Sparring with full protective gear
Shi jök-Begin
Gu man-temporary stop
Ke so- Resume match
Shi gün-Time (Time Opportunity)
Kyüng co-Warning
Pan chook-Foul
Pout cha boom-Holding
Soong Jöm-Winner
Shimsa-Judgement
Back soon-Winner of the white
Jöm-Point
Pe ja-Loser
Hong soon-Winner of the red
Moo Jang-No point
I sang-End of match
Cha kyück sang shìl-Disqualify
Pig im-Draw
Yon jong jon-Extend time
Son soo ip jang-Bring contestants into the match
Kyo deh-Change partners
Son soo wi chi chung ni-Bring contestents to correct position