TERMINOLOGY
Martial Arts are constantly evolving with the times and access to new and exciting training methods and technology. Despite this is is also very important to remember our traditional roots while training and moving forward. One aspect of training at Hills District Martial Arts that contributes to our traditional training style is the use of Korean Terminology. All three of our Martial Arts have their roots in Korea. It also helps you as a student to expand your knowledge, and increase your memory.
Below are some of the basic and more advanced terminology that we use during class (and a few extra for anyone who wants some more knowledge!). Note that some words are spelled phonetically (how they sound) for ease of learning!
THE BASICS
Disciplines
Patterns | Poomsae |
Sparring | Kyorugi |
Self-Defence | Hosinsool |
Step Sparring | Hanbon Kyorugi |
Breaking | Kyukpah |
Meditation Breathing | Tanjohn Hohup |
In-Class Directions
Attention | Chariot |
Bow | Koonye |
Ready | Joonbi |
Begin | Shijak |
Finish | Kooman |
Rest | Shio |
Numbers
One | Hana |
Two | Dool |
Three | Set |
Four | Net |
Five | Dasoh |
Six | Yasoh |
Seven | Illgoh |
Eight | Yodool |
Nine | Ahop |
Ten | Yool |
Ordinal Numbers
First | Il |
Second | Ee |
Third | Sam |
Fourth | Sa |
Fifth | Oh |
Sixth | Yuk |
Seventh | Chil |
Eighth | Pal |
Ninth | Gu |
Tenth | Ship |
STANCES
Stance | Seogi |
Walking Stance | Ap Seogi |
Long Stance | Ap Gubi Seogi |
Horse Riding Stance | Juchem Seogi |
Back Stance | Dit Gubi Seogi |
Cat Stance | Bom Seogi |
Close Stance | Moa Seogi |
Parallel Stance | Naranhi Seogi |
Crane Stance | Hakdari Seogi |
Front Reversed Stance | Ap Goa Seogi |
Back Reversed Stance | Dit Goa Seogi |
STRIKING
Punching Techniques
Punch | Jirugi |
Body Punch | Momtong Jirugi |
High Punch | Olgul Jirugi |
Double Punch | Dubom Jirugi |
Round Punch | Dollyo Jirugi |
Fist Striking Techniques
Front Backfist Strike | Doon Jumok Ap Chigi |
Outside Backfist Strike | Doon Jumok Bakkat Chigi |
Front Hammer Fist | Meh Jumok Ap Chigi |
Down Hammer Fist | Meh Jumok Naryeo Chigi |
Outside Hammer Fist | Meh Jumok Bakkat Chigi |
Flat Fist Strike | Pyon Jumok Chigi |
Open Hand Striking Techniques
Strike | Chigi |
Thrust | Tzirugi |
Palm Strike | Batang Sohn Chigi |
Knifehand Strike | Sonnal Chigi |
Reverse Knifehand Strike | Sonnal Bakkat Chigi |
Spearhand Strike | Pyon Sohn Keut Chigi |
More Striking Techniques
Round Elbow Strike | Palkoop Dollyo Chigi |
Upward Elbow Strike | Palkoop Ollyo Chigi |
Outside Elbow Strike | Palkoop Bakkat Chigi |
Back Elbow Strike | Palkoop Dit Chigi |
Arc Hand Strike | Kal Ja |
Knee Strike | Muroop Chigi |
Stomping Strike | Dzit Chigi |
BLOCKING
Basic Blocking
Block | Makki |
High Block | Olgool Makki |
Body Block | Momtong Makki |
Low Block | Arae Makki |
Outside Body Block | Bakkat Momtong Makki |
Inside Body Block | Palmok Bakkat Momtong Makki |
Palm Block | Batangsohn Makki |
Knifehand Block | Hansonnal Makki |
Double Knifehand Block | Doobom Sonnal Makki |
Advanced Blocking
Downward Palm Block | Nullo Makki |
High Cross Block | Olgool Otgoreo Makki |
Low Cross Block | Arae Otgoreo Makki |
Supported Body Block | Momtong Kodoreo Makki |
Supported Low Block | Arae Kodoreo Makki |
Pushing Block | Hecho Makki |
Half Mountain Block | Weh-santool Makki |
Mountain Block | Santool Makki |
Diamond Block | Keumgang Makki |
KICKING
Kick | Chagi |
Front Kick | Ap Chagi |
Roundhouse Kick | Dollyo Chagi |
Side Kick | Yop Chagi |
Axe Kick | Naryeo Chagi |
Back Kick | Dit Chagi |
Reverse Turning Kick | Mom Dollyo Chagi |