Learn Basic Tang Soo Do Words, Commands, Numbers & Terminology

Here are some of the basic Korean words, commands and terminology used in Tang Soo Do. This martial arts style utilizes Korean words and commands.

To learn how to count in Korean for Tang Soo Do, visit the Tang Soo Do Numbers page.

For other martial arts words & commands, please visit the main Martial Arts Terminology section.

Tang Soo Do Words & Commands

1. Attention - Charyut ("Chari-yut")
2. Begin - Sijak
3. Block - Maggi
4. Bow - Kyungnet
5. Continue - Kaesok
6. Fist - Joomock
7. Foot - Baal
8. Forms - Hyung
9. Hand - Son
10. Head - Moli
11. Instructor (Master) - Sabomnim ("Sah-bum-nim")
12. Kick - Chagi ("Cha-gee")
13. Leg - Dari
14. Punch/Strike - Chigi
15. Ready - Joon Bi
16. Referee - Joo Sim
17. Return - Baro (as in turn & face the Master at the end of your form)
18. Self-Defense - Hosinsool
19. Sparring - Kyorugi
20. Stance - Sogi
21. Stop - Kalyeo
22. Tang Soo Do School/Studio - Dojang
23. Thank you - Kamsa Hamnae Da ("Kamsa-ham-ni-da")
24. Uniform - Dobok

Korean Words for Taekwondo Kicks

• Axe Kick - Naeryeo-Chagi
• Back Kick - Dwi-Chagi
• Crescent Kick - Bandal-Chagi
• Front Kick - Ap-Chagi
• Hook Kick - Huryeo-Chagi
• Push Kick - Meereo-Chagi
• Roundhouse Kick - Dollyo-Chagi
• Scissor Kick - Kawi-Chagi
• Side Kick - Yeop-Chagi
• Spinning Hook Kick - Dwi-Huryeo-Chagi