Some Block in Taekwondo

Taekwon-Do also has a defends from all direction like other martial art like this :P

First i will tell you about some secret :p
Aree = Lower
Momtong = Middle
Olgool = High
Bakat = Outer
An = Inner

so you can adjust your block with any condition

  Maki  - Block
Aree Maki - Lower Block








 Momtong Maki - Middle (Body) Block

 Olgool Maki - High (Face) Block











Palmok Maki - Forearm Block

Sohn Nal Maki - Knife Hand Block

 Hechyo Maki - Wedge Block













 Kawi Maki - Double Block









With the direction and block i give, you can combine it. so your
 block is very usefull in any direction :)

Some training termitology in Taekwon-Do

This is some termitology while you training Taekwon-Do

Joonbi = This is a motion before starting their respect 

 

Charyeot = Stance before giving respect

Kyeongre = To salute 

 

Shijak = Start doing something

Kuman = Stop while doing something
Kallyo = Stop for a while
Dora = Turn to left or right
Duirodora = Turn backward
Dojang = Training center
Sabeomin = Instructor or master
wudan won (Jeja) = Student
Kup = Grade
Dan = Grade for master 

Dobok = Uniform 

Dhee = Belt

But there is more termitology in Taekwon-Do. We will discuss it for a time :)

The Tenets and Pledge

Taekwondo Tenets :
1. Etique
2. Courtesy
3. Perseverance
4. Self-Control
5. Indomitable spirit

Taekwondo Pledge :

If you become a taekwondo student, you must promise this :
- To comply the rules of the club where you are
- To comply with your master or instructor
- To always be simply, polite, and respect your senior
- To put away taekwondo just for self defense, protect another people, and dont show off your knowledge in martial art
- To respect the laws of every state
- To be honored with another people

The Uniform and the Belts

The Uniform :

Taekwondo uniform in the korean language is "Dobok". Every taekwondo student or master must have a dobok. The dobok between student and master are different. the difference located on collar. The student have the white collar or if they have some skills they will use red and black collar and for the master have a black collar.

That is the standart uniform, but some people wearing another color of their uniform like black,blue,red.

 The Belt's

Belt Ranking System:

White - White stripe Yellow - Yellow - Yellow stripes green - Green - Green stripe Blue - Blue - Blue stripe Red - Red - Red stripe Black - Red stripe's 2 Black - Black.

But now the rules has been change, the White stipe yellow has been eliminated.

And for Black belt, they have some Ranking system with Dan like this:
-First Dan
-Second Dan
-Third Dan
-Fourth Dan
-Fifth Dan
-Sixth Dan
-Seventh Dan
-Eight Dan
-Ninth Dan

WHITE
Indicates a person who was innocent and lay on Taekwon-Do. Uniform white symbolizes purity.

YELLOW

 Indicates seeds Tae Kwon-Do has been given to well cared for and also symbolizes the light of the sun.

GREEN 

Indicates plant growth after the seeds are planted, gaining strength as a Tae Kwon-Do and emerging capabilities.

BLUE

 Indicates plants into trees growing into the sky as a result of the good and right training, also mastered the technique of Tae Kwon-Do.

RED 

Indicates strong roots as an increasingly advanced techniques. This color also shows the danger and warning the opponent to stay away.

BLACK 

The opposite of white, signifying the maturity and proficiency in Tae Kwon-Do. Black also shows the endless universe and also shows the wearer the power of darkness and fear.

A student should not be preoccupied with achieving belt ranks, they should realize that training and technique are more important goal to strive for. Of course, a potential attacker athletes also will not care what color belt enemy.

And this is the link to help you tie your taekwondo belt :) http://youtu.be/nCnu_mVHg9I

History of Taekwondo

1. Taekwondo as we know it today, has a long history with the passage of Korea's history, where the martial art originated. Taekwondo own new designation known since 1954, is a modification and refinement of various tradisional martial art Korea. The historical development of dissolvable Taekwondo in 4 period, namely: Padamasa ancient, medieval period, the modern and the now. In the begining Taekwondo In Basically humans have an instinct to always protect themselves and their lives, it inisecara intentional and will encourage physical activity over time. Man in growing and developing can not be separated from the activities / physical movement, regardless of time and place. In ancient times people did not have any other thoughts to self defense except with his bare hands, so they naturally developed the technique - bare-hand fighting techniques. At the time of the empty hand fighting skills developed as a means of attack and defense, is also used to build one's physical strength, even used in ritual performances. Human learn techniques - techniques to fight in his experience of fighting the enemy - which is believed to be enemy .This is a basic Taekwondo martial arts as we know it, where in the past known as Subak "," Taekkyon "," Takkyon ", as well as some another name. At home the early history of the Korean peninsula, there are 3 ethnic groups / empire demonstrates martial arts contest at the ritual. three kingdoms competing with each other, all three are of Koguryo, and Silla Paekje, all trained warriors for be one state power, even the knights who are members of the military at the time, a citizen who has a highly regarded position. According to records, an organized group of young knights as "hwarangdo" in Silla and "Chouisonin" diKoguryo, all the martial art training as one of the important subjects must studied. A martial art book called "muyedobotongji" states: "(Taekwondo) empty hand combat art is the basis of martial arts, which build strength by training your hands and feet to blend with the body to move freely agardapat freely, so it can be used in the face critical situations, means (Taekwondo) can be used at any time ". Koguryos as sonbaes and TaekkyonKoguryo standing at 57 years seblem BC in the northern part of the Korean peninsula, establishing its formidable warriors called as sonbaes, which means men - good men and never fearless in battle / war. In the history books the old Chosun dynasty ruled, o march every year on the day Koguryo aniversary, the community celebrated its with the event - the dance contest show swords, archery, subak (Taekkyon) and so on. Contest Subak (Tae Kyon in Korea) term for martial arts
2. Taekwondo at the time it was one of the very popular activities. some art discovery in the Koguryo tomb walls, depicting the two people who fighting in attitude Takkyon (Taekwondo), proving that the martial art known as Taekwondo has been practiced since 2000 years ago in Korea.Shillas Hwarang "and Taekkyon Shilla kingdom was founded in 57 BC in the southeast peninsula of Korea, is of no immediate threat from the outside, but with the establishment of the Kingdom of Pakje western side and the start of invasions by Koguryo from the north of the Kingdom of Shilla arm themselves with the ability to enhance the development of martial arts at the time. "hwarangdo" is the type martial art from Shilla which is an assimilation of the self-defense system "as sonbaes" of Koguryo. Hwarang members practicing hard with the famous motto devotion to parents, loyal to the state and nation, persist within war .Kim Yu Sin and Kim Chun Chuadalah people - people who contributed greatly to the unification of three kingdoms in Korea. event records from the Chosun described the life of the Hwarang, a term for warriors who studied hwarangdo, the hwarang selected by the kingdom, and afterwards they lived together in groups according to their learning, exercising subak ( form of Taekwondo), fencing, riding and playing "Sirum" / Korean style wrestling. At a time when peace, hwarang work serving the community, helping emergency and build roads and forts, ready to sacrifice his life while fighting. Hwarang strongly influenced by Buddhist discipline, can be seen at the Museum Kyonju very show that this martial art practiced in the temple - the temple, illustrated with scenes of men who looked strong in attack and defense stance with bare hands. attitude shown very interesting is the attitude of Kumgang Yoksa same attitude on Taekwondo right now. This proves that in the kingdom of Shilla "Subak" and "Taekkyon" look / appear simultaneously, and both indicate that the technique. - fist skill and feet were used in Taekwondo now ini.Taekkyon of Koguryo into martial ShillaSeni popular Taekkyon Koguryo, it was also Shilla, approve with : i. "Hwarang" (Sonrang) at Shilla has the same meaning of the word "as sonbaes" diKoguryo if the terms of the etymology. ii. Both have the same system of organization and hirarkiyang. iii. According to historical records, as sonbaes in Koguryo used in kompetisiTaekkyon moment of national celebration, hwarang at Shilla also played Taekkyon (Subak, dokkyoni, or taekkoni) in celebration as "palkwanhoe" and "hankawi", this indicates a systematic development of the ancient martial arts techniques to Taekkyon / as sonbaes basic yangmenjadi martial arts in Korea about 200 years after AD. Starting 4th century after that martial art is increasingly popular in the community and progressed through school / college martial art with a diverse group of empty hand techniques and Middle kaki.Masa
3. In the Koryo dynasty (918 to 1392 AD) in which the union Koreasetelah Peninsula Shilla, Taekkyon developed very systematic and critical eye exams untukseleksi army. Techniques Taekkyon grew into an effective weapon to kill. In the beginning Koryo Dynasty, martial abilities to army personnel for requare qualifying for the kingdom requires power after defense capability in the conquest of the whole peninsula Korea. Taekkyon Skill martial very research person's rank in the army. The king - king of the Koryo dynasty very like Taekkyon contest called "Subakhui", which is also popular in the community and dijadikanajang recruiting soldiers. But at the end of the Koryo Dynasty when the use of firearms began to be known, making support for the advancement of martial reduced jauh.Masa ModernPada the modern Korea, Chosun dynasty (Yi) in the year 1392 until 1910, and the Age KerajaanKorea Japanese occupation until 1945, Subakhui and Taekkyon, sebutanTaekwondo suffered a setback at the time and did not have the support of goverment modernize its army with guns. Yi dynasty established in Konfusius ideologi, more concerned with cultural activities rather than martial arts. Then, saatraja Jungjo after the invasion by the Japanese in 1952, the royal government to rebuild a strong defense by strengthening military training and practice beladiri. Like another art of this period, published a book on martial arts illustration enforced Muyedobo-Tonji title, which contains images - drawings and illustrations that are similar / like the shape / attitude (Poomse) and Basic Movement (Basic Movement) Taekwondo now, but of course it can compared it with the current Taekwondo has been moderate research by modern science (Scientific Studies). However, when the Japanese occupation all folk art Taekkyon prohibited including, for people in Korea. Taekkyon martial art taught only in secret by the martial arts master until the time of independence in 1945.Masa SekarangSeiring with Korea's independence from Japanese colonial rule, a new concept dantradisi culture began to rise. Many martial arts experts established schools / colleges martial. With increasing population and strong relationships between universities martial arts, it was decided to unite the various martial arts their name with the title: Taekwon Do, in 1954. On 16 September 1961 had turned into a Taekwondo Taesoodo but after the national organization called the Korea TaekwondoAssociation (KTA) on August 5, 1965, and became a member of Korean Sport Council.Pada era 1965 to 1970, holding various KTA many acarapertandingan and demonstrations for a variety of circles on a national scale. Taekwondoberkembang and spread dipelbagai circles, to be recognized as a discipline / program Korea National Defense, a mandatory exercise for the army and police. Koreayang soldiers participated in the Vietnam war provided expertise Taekwondo, Taekwondo that's when the attention of the world. This makes more value as a national sport Korea. In Taekwondo 1972, founded Kukkiwon, the Taekwondo sebagaimarkas, it becomes important for the development of Taekwondo to another world. Taekwondo world championships were first held in 1973 at the Kuk Kiwon, Seoul, South Korea, until recently the world championships held regularly every two years.
4. once. In addition, to improve the quality of Taekwondo Instructors around the world, opening Kukkiwon Taekwondo Academy, which began in 1998 has opened Program training for Taekwondo instructors from around the world. Kuk Ki Won, as the headquarters of the World besarTaekwondo, where the central research and development of Taekwondo, Training Instructors, the international secretariat of the promotion exam. On May 28, 1973, The WorldTaekwondo Federation (WTF) was founded, and now has 156 countries and  Taekwondo was practiced by over 50 million people all over the world, and the number is still growing with the development of Taekwondo are more advanced and popular. Taekwondo has competed in various matches multiple events around the world, and Taekwondo has competed as an exhibition at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games and after competed as an official sport in the Olympic Games 2000, Sydney.Published by SMEs TaeKwonDo in 15:15:000 comment Meaning Of Martial TaekwondoTaekwondo (also spelled Tae Kwon Do, Taekwon-Do) is a Korean martial sport popular for very and also the national sport of Korea. It is a martial art for very widely played in the world and also competed in Olimpiade.Dalam Korean language, only for the Tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "fist" and Do means "way" or "art". Thus, taekwondo may diterjemahkandengan freely as "art of hand and foot" or "path" or "way of the foot and fist".