Kwok Wu Chuen incorporates both Korean and Chinese techniques into its system therefore two languages are used. The more
common terms are included here as well as a few students may hear on visiting other schools or attending tournaments.
Korean/Chinese
English
Charyeot
Attention Position
Li-Tzen
Attention Position
Kyung-Yeh
Bow
Sing-Li
Bow
Pye
Salutation
Chun-be
Ready Position
Wampi
Return to Ready Position
Pah-Ro
Return to Ready Position
Shi-Jak
Begin
Kallyo
Pause or Break
Kuman
End
Gyorugi
Sparring
Hong
Red
Chong
Blue
Hogu
Chest Protector
Poomse
Forms
Ki-Yap
Yell with Concentration
Do-Ra
Turn around
Gup
Belt ranks below 1st degree Black Belt
Dan
Degrees of Black Belt
Kukkiwon
World TaeKwonDo Headquarters
Do-Bok
Training uniform
Do-jang
Studio/Training Hall
Chagi
Kick
Ja-Sae
Stance
Makki
Block
Chung Sa Nim
Chief Instructor
Sa Bum Nim
Instructor
Shi-ot
Rest
"Failure is the key to success; Each mistake teaches us something."-Morihei Ueshiba
Four Dragons Kwok Wu Chuen * Watkins Glen & Dundee * NY