Counting to ten in Korean: hana (one), dool (two), set (three), net (four), daset (five), yasot (six), ilgop (seven), yodul (eight), ahop (nine) yol (ten)
Literal translation of TaeKwon Do: Tae - jumping, flying, to kick or smash with the foot. Kwon - Fist, to punch or destroy with the hand or fist. Do - The art or way. The mental training and techniques of unarmed combat for self-defense as well as health. It involves the skilled applicaiton of punches, kicks, blocks, and dodges with bare hands and feet for the rapid destruction of a moving opponent or opponents.
Tenets of TaeKwon Do: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit
Student Oath of TaeKwon Do: I shall observe the Tenets of TaeKwon Do; I shall respect the instructor and seniors; I shall never misuse TaeKwon Do; I shall be a champion of freedom and justice; I shall build a more peaceful world.
Other terms:
charyout - attention stance
baro - return to attention stance
ko-map sum-nee-da - thank you very much
gymnasium - do-jang
ready position - junbi
uniform - do-bok
yell - ki-ap
