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Why learn Korean terminology? Why not just use your own county’s translation of the terminology?

Part of the attraction people have with the martial arts is learning a part of the culture of the home country of the martial art. People are fascinated with things that are different from those in their ordinary lives. In addition, when all the practitioners of a martial art use a common terminology, it makes communication easier during international events or when training in foreign counties or with foreign instructors. I once trained at a Judo club in Iceland that had a visiting Japanese instructor. I did not speak Icelandic. Neither the Icelandic’s nor I could speak Japanese and the instructor could not speak Icelandic or English. However, since we all used the same Japanese Judo terminology, the classes went smoothly.

Since the Korean language is written using "Hangul" and not the Roman alphabet, the English translations presented here are approximate Romanizations. For more information, search for "Korean Romanizations".

For some audio clips of Korean pronunciations, check out this link.

Numbers & Counting

1: Ha-na
2: Tul
3: Set
4 Net
5: Da-sot
6: Yo-sot
7: Il-gop
8: Yeo-dul
9: A-hop
10: Yeol
11: Yeol Hanna
12: Yeol Tul
13: Yeol Set
Etc.
20: Su-mul
21: Su-mul hanna
22: Su-mul tul
Etc.
30: So-run
31: So-run hanna
32: So-run tul
Etc.
40: Ma-hun
41: Ma-hun hanna
42: Ma-hun tul
Etc.
50: Schwin
51: Schwin hanna
52: Schwin tul
Etc.
60: Yeh-sun
61: Yeh-sun hanna
62: Yeh-sun tul
Etc.
70: Ihr-run
71: Ihr-run hanna
72: Ihr-run tul
Etc.
80: Yowh-dun
81: Yowh-dun hanna
82: Yowh-dun tul
Etc.
90: A-hun
91: A-hun hanna
92: A-hun tul
Etc.
100: Paek
101: Paek hanna
102: Paek tul
Etc.

1st: Il
2nd: Ee
3rd: Sum
4th: Sah
5th: Oh
6th: Yook
7th: Ch'ill
8th: P'al
9th: Ku
10th: Sip
11th: Sip Il
Etc.
20th: Ee-sip
21st: Ee-sip il
Etc.
30th: Sam-sip
31st: Sam-sip il
Etc.
40th: Sah-sip
50th: Oh-sip
60th: Yook-sip
70th: Chil-sip
80th: Pal-sip
90th: Koo-sip
100th: Il-bak

Disciplines

Forms: Poomse/Hyung/Tul
Self-Defense: Hosinsul
Sparring: Gyorugi
Breaking: Gyu-pky

Tenets

Courtesy: Ye- ui
Integrity: Yom-chi
Perseverance: In- nae
Self-Control: Kuk Gi
Indomitable Spirit: Baek-jool

Directions

Left: Wen
Right: Oh-reun
Front: Ahp
Back: Dwi
High: Napunde
Low: Najunde
Inner: An
Outer: Bakat
Inward: Anuro
Outward: Bakuro
High (head area): Sang Dan
Middle (body area): Joong Dan
Low (below belt): Ha Dan
Middle: Kaunde
Reverse: Bandae
Obverse: Baro

Parts of the Body

Abdomen: Dan Jun
Ankle: Baal Mahk
Arm: Pahl
Ball of Foot: Apchook
Body: Mom
Body (upper): Eolgool
Body (middle): Momtong
Body (lower): Ahre
Chin: Tuck
Ear: Qui
Elbow: Pal Koup
Eye: Noon
Face: Olgul
Finger: Sonkahrak
Finger, Tip: Sonkut
Finger, Tip Flat: Opun Sonkut
Fist: Jumeok
Foot: Baal
Arch: Baal Bong Oh Ri
Footsword: Baal Kal
Instep: Baal Dung
Outside Edge: Baal Naal
Inside Edge: An Baal Naal
Ball: Baal Badak
Sole: Ahp Chook
Heel: Dwi Koomchi
Bottom of Heel: Dwi Chook
Toes: Baal Kuet
Forearm: Palmok
Inner Side: Ahn Palmok
Outer Side: Bahkat Palmok
Palm Side: Meet Palmok
Back Side: Wi Palmok
Back: Deung Palmok
Fore-Fist: Ap Joomuk
Forehead: Ee Ma
Groin: Nulro
Hand: Son
Outside Edge: ( knifehand): Son Nal
Inside Edge: ( ridgehand): Son Kal Dueng
Back: Son Dueng
Head: Mo-li
Joint: Kwanjeol
Knee: Murupp
Leg: Dari
Mouth: Eep
Neck: Mok
Nose: Ko
Palm: Batangson
Philtrum: In Joong
Shin: Ahp Jung Jang Yi
Shoulder: Ouka
Solar Plexus: Myung Chi
Spear Hand: Pyonsonkkeut
Throat: Mokoomeong
Waist: Hur Ri
Back Heel: Dwichook
Wrist: Sonmok

Commands

Attention: Char-yot
Bow: Kyong-nae
When bowing to senior, say: Sun bae nim ke kyung nae
When bowing to master, say: Sa bum nim ke kyung nae
Bow to Flag: Kukiyeh, Kyung nae
Ready: Choom-bi
Begin: Shi-jak
Break: Kalryo
Continue: Kyesok
Stop: Goman
Return: Bah ro
Relax/At Ease: Shiuh
Left-Right Face: Chwa-u Hyang-u
Turn Around: Dolra
About Face: Dwi ro dorah
Foot Switch: Bahl bah kwah
Sit: Chak Suk
Class Dismissed: E-sahn

Blocks

Block: Mahki
High Block: Eolgool Mahki
Low Block: Ahrae Mahki
Middle Block: Momtong Mahki
Inward Block: Ahnuro Mahki
Outward Block: Bahkuro Mahki
Scissors Block: Gawi Mahki
Diamond-Shaped  Block: Keumgang Mahki
X-Shaped Block: Yeot Pero Mahki
Twisting Block: Bituro Mahki
Knife Hand Block: (inside to outside): Son-nal-bakat Mahki
Low Knife Hand Block: Soo Do Ha Dn Bang Uh
High Knife Hand Block: Soo Do Sang Dn Bang Uh
Inside/Outside Block: Aneh Seh Bake Ro Mahki
Outside/Inside Block: Bakeh Seh Aneh Ro Mahki
Double Middle Block: SangSo Joong Dan Mahki
Four Direction Block: Saju Mahki
Braced Block: Geodeureo Mahki
Outside Block: Bakat Mahki
Rising Block: Chookyo Mahki
Inside Block: An Mahki

Kicks

Kick: Chagi
Jumping: E-Dan
Front Kick: Ap Chagi
Jump Front Kick: E-Dan Ap Chagi
Flying Front Kick: Yi Dan Ap Chagi
High Front Snap Kick: Sang Dan Ap Chagi
Middle Front Snap Kick: Joong Dan Ap Chagi
Side Kick: Yop Chagi
Jump Side Kick: E-Dan Yup Chagi
Flying Side Kick: Yi Dan Yup Chagi
Back Spin Kick: Dwi Dull Ryo Chagi
Side Snap Kick: Yup Podo Chagi
Back Pivot Side Kick: Dwi Dolah Chagi
Roundhouse Kick: Dolgo Chagi
Jump Roundhouse Kick: E-Dan Dolga Chagi
Back Kick: Dwi Chagi
Jump Back Kick: E-Dan Dwi Chagi
Axe Kick: Nehryuh  Chagi
Spinning Hook Kick: Dwi Dol Yeo Chagi
Hook Kick: Yup Hu Chagi
Side Piercing Kick: Youcha Jirugi Chagi
Rising Kick: Cha Olligi Chagi
Stamping Kick
Twisting Kick: Bituro Chagi
Turning Kick: Dollyo Chagi
Vertical Kick: Sewo Chagi
Downward Kick: Naeryo Chagi
Reverse Turing Kick: Bandae Dollyo Chagi
Reverse Hooking Kick: Bande Dollyo Goro Chagi
Front Snap Kick: Apcha Busigi Chagi
Back Snap Kick: Dwitcha Busigi Chagi
Back Piercing Kick: Dwi Jirugi Chagi
Crescent Kick: Bahndall Chagi
Inside to Outside Crescent Kick: Ahneso Phaku Ro Chagi
Outside to Inside Crescent Kick: Phakeso Ahnuro Chagi

Stances

Stance: Sohgi
Front Stance: Ahp Sohgi
Back Stance: Dwi Sohgi
Walking Stance: Kuht Neun Sohgi
Horseback Riding Stance: Juchum Sohgi
Fighting Stance: Mot Sohgi
Sparring Stance: Kyorugi Sohgi
Ready Stance: Choom Bi Sohgi
Kicking Stance: Chagi Sohgi
L-Stance: Niunja Sohgi
Back Stance: Dwitkubi Sohgi
Tiger stance: Born Sohgi
Twisted Stance: Koa Sohgi
Walking Stance: Gunnun Sohgi
X Stance: Kyocha Sohgi
Vertical Stance: Soo Jik Sohgi
Fixed Stance: Gojung SoSohgigi
Parallel Ready Stance: Naranhi-sohgi
Rear Foot Stance: Dwit Bal Sohgi
Sitting Stance: Annun Sohgi
Close Ready Stance: Mao Junbi Sohgi
Closed Stance: Moa Sohgi
Bending Stance: Guburyo Sohgi
Cat Stance: Jookul Sohgi
Crane Stance: Hakdari Sohgi

Punches

Punch: Chirugi
High Punch: Eolgool Chirugi
Middle Punch: Momtung Chirugi
Low Punch: Ahrae Chirugi
Reverse Punch: Bahn Dae Chirugi
Double Punch: Doo Bun 
Four Direction Punch: Saju Chirugi
Triple Punch: Sae Bun Chirugi
Punch to Body: Sonnal mok Chirugi
Knife Hand Punch: Yak Gin Chirugi
Lunge Punch: Junzuki Chirugi
Middle Punch: Joong Dan Chirugi
Palm Heel: Jang Kwon
Ridge Hand: Yuk Soo
Double Punch: Doobeon Chirugi
Spear Hand: Kwan Soo
Back Fist: Kap Kwon
Spear Fingers: Pyeonsonkoot Chirugi
Fist: Jung Kwon
Thrust: Tulgi
Strike: Taerig
Scissors-Shaped Spear Finger Thrust: Gawi Sahnkeut

Sparring

Step-Sparring: Daeryon
One-Step Sparring: Il Soo Sik Daeryon
Free Sparring: Ja Yoo Daeryon
Blue: Chung
Red: Hong
Point: Jeum
Out of Bounds: Keum Bahk
Warning: Kyong Hana
One Warning: Kyong-go Hana
Point Deduction: Gam Jeum
Penalty Point: Kam-Jom-Hana
Disqualification: Shil Kyuk
Win: Seung
Tie: Bi Kim
Round: Jeon
First Round: Il Weh-jeon
Second Round: Yi Weh-jeon
Third Round: Sam Weh-jeon
Injury: Boo Sang
Stop: Ku-man
Separate/Pause: Kal-lyo
Continue: Kae-sok
Turn: Jwa-u Hyang-u
Return To Position: Won-wi-chi
Referee: Joo Sim
Judge: Bu Sim

Rank

Rank: Kagup
Grade (color belts): Gup
Degree (senior black belts): Dan
Degree (junior black belts): Poom
Grandmaster: Kwan Jang Nim
Chief Instructor: Chung Sah Nim
Master: Sabum Nim
Instructor: Sabum
Assistant Instructor: Jo Kyo Nim
Senior Student: Sun Bae Nim
Kings, teachers, master, and fathers are of the same mind and body: Koon sa boo il che
Student: Yoo Kup Jar
Black Belt Holder: Yoo Dan Ja
Student: Hak Saeng

Equipment & Uniform

Uniform: Dobok
Belt: Dhee
Chest Protector: Hogoo
Groin Cup: Nang Shim Bohodae
Head Gear: Muh Ree Bohodae
Mouth Guard: Eep Bohodae
Shin Guard: Jung Kang Yi Bohodae

Miscellaneous

Fundamental Practice: Kibon dongjak
Freeing Techniques: Paegi
Attack with Hand: Chigi
Meditation: Mokium
Sit: Honcho
Equilibrium: Kyun Hyung
Attack: Gong Gyuck
Speed: Sokdo
Mass: Zilyang
Defense: Bang-o
Four-direction Movement: Sajoe
Straighten: Tonsinique
Stabbing: Chireugi
Gymnasium: Dojang
School: Kwan
Yell: Ki-yup
Yes: Ye
No: Anio
Flag: Cook Ki
Forms: Poomse/Hyung
Meditation: Mukyum
Breathing: Ho Hyoop
Force/Power: Himm
Life Energy: Ki
Stretch: Cha Olligi
Push: Mil A Chagi
Sitting: Annun
Walking: Gunnun
Breathing Control: Shim Ho Hyoop
Breaking: Kyuk Pa
Demonstration: Shibum
Stretching: Pyugi
Forging Bag: Dallyon Bag
Forging Post: Dallyon Joo
Pants: Ha-l
Push Up: Momtong Bachim
Meditate: Mooknyum
Shirt: Sang-l
Board Holder: Gyopa Tul
Side Leg Stretching: Yup Podo Ole Ri Gi
Side Attack: Joon Dan Haeng Gin
Main School(Headquarters): Joong Ang Do Jang
Breaking: Kyuk Pa
Front Leg Stretching: Aup Podo Ole Ri Gi
Focus: Kime
Branch School: Ji Kwan
Speed Control: Wan Gup
Basic Forms: Ki Cho Hyung
Attack: Kyong Kyuk
Release From Grab: Jappyosul Tae
Defense against a Knife Attack: Dae Dando

Common Phrases

Thank You: Kahm Sa Hamnida
Respect Elders, Love Juniors: Sang Kyeong Ha Ye
How are you?: Ahnyong Hasimnika
Nice to Meet You: Pangap Seumnida
See You Later: Toh Poepkeseoyo
Welcome: Eoseo Osayo
I'm Sorry: Choesong Hamnida
Excuse Me: Shillye Hamnida
That's All Right: Kwaen Chanayo
One Strike Must Kill!: Il Sok Pil Sai
Faith in Certain Victory: Pilsung

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