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"The spirit of discipline, as distinct from its outward and visible guises, is the result of association with martial traditions and their living embodiment.” -B. H. Liddell Hart, Thoughts on War, 1944

A command is an oral order given by the instructor. The precision with which a movement is executed by the students is affected by the manner in which the command is given. Some commands have two parts: the preparatory command and the execution command. Neither part is a command by itself; each command part makes up the total command.

Preparatory Command

The preparatory command mentally prepares the student for its execution. For example, when counting out a series of kicks, give the preparatory command “Ready!” before executing the count. Alternatively, after giving a preparatory command, such as “Face the front,” give a “Kiai!” as the execution command. There should be one count interval between the preparatory command and the execution command.

Combined Commands

In some commands, the preparatory command and the execution command are combined, such as in "Char-yot" and "Kyong-nae." For these commands, inflection, higher pitch, and greater loudness are added to the last syllable. The first syllable prepares the student and the last syllable commands the execution.

A pet peeve of mine is the running together of two separate commands, such "Char-yot Kyong-nae." These are two separate commands. There should be a short pause between the two commands so students may perform the first command before the second command is issued.

Supplementary Commands

Supplementary commands are oral orders that reinforce and complement the main order. They ensure proper understanding and execution of a movement. A supplementary command may be a preparatory command, a portion of a preparatory command, or a two-part command. It is normally given between the preparatory command and the execution command. For example, when beginning a one-step sparring sequence, give the preparatory command “Ready!” and then state which student will initiate the attack before giving the execution command.  

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