TAE KWON DO

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TAE KWON DO
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WHAT IS TAEKWONDO?

• Taekwondo is a Korean self defence martial art
  which in English translates as foot and hand way.
  It dates back from the 19th century, and is well
  known for focusing on a variety of kicking
  techniques derived from martial arts styles such
  as Karate and Kung Fu.

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THE COMMANDS

• Charyot Korean meaning Attention
• Gyeongnye Korean meaning Bow
• Choon Bee Korean meaning Ready Stance
• See-Jak Korean meaning Begin
• Keu-Mahn Korean meaning Finish (Stop)

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THE BELTS 1

• White signifies a stage of innocence such as that
  of the novice student with no prior knowledge of
  Taekwondo.
• Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant
  sprouts and takes root as the Taekwondo
  foundation is being laid.
• Green signifies the plants growth as the
  Taekwondo seed begins to develop, so the students
  skill develops.

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THE BELTS 2

• Blue signifies the heaven towards which the plant
  matures into a towering tree as the training in
  Taekwondo progresses.
• Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to
  exercise self-control, and warning the opponent
  to stay away.
• Black is the opposite of white, signifying both
  maturity and proficiency in Taekwondo. It also
  symbolises the wearers imperviousness to
  darkness and fear.

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THE STANCES 1

• Front Stance
• Back Stance

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THE STANCES 2

• Ready Stance
• Riding Stance
• Tiger Stance

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THE STRIKES

• Punch
• Palm-Heel Strike
• Knife-Hand Strike
• Spare-Finger Strike
• Arc-Hand Strike
• Ridge-Hand Strike

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THE KICKS

• Ap Chagi/Front Kick
• Dollyo Chagi/Turning Kick
• Yeup Chagi/Side Kick
• Naeryeo Chagi/Axe Kick
• Dwi Chagi/Back Kick
• Bandal Chagi/Cresent Kick
• Huryeo Chagi/ Hook Kick

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THE BLOCKS

• Low Section Block
• High Section Block
• Inner Block
• Outer Block
• Wedging Block
• Cross Block

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POOMSE

• Poomse Is the Korean meaning for Pattern. This
  is a short display that uses specified sequences
  including strikes, kicks, and blocks
  demonstrating a students knowledge of Taekwondo.

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