We use limited Korean terms to quickly get into positions. It’s handy because only we know the commands. Years ago, Korean or Japanese commands were used in competition. American terms have replaced Asian terms because we are Americans, and it’s easier and more natural to use our own language. The following terms are spelled in English to make the proper sound. Korean is written in characters.
Tang Soo Do Terms
Chune-bi: Ready position
Kima Jase: Horseback stance
Chonggul Jase: Front balance stance
Fugul Jase: Back balance stance
Sudo: Edge of hand block
De-do draw: Turn
Pa-row: Return to ready position (Chune-be)
Sho: Relax
Chair E Yut Kune Yea: Attention Bow
Example: fugul sudo means back balance (fugul stance) with edge of
hand (sudo).
Counting
- Hana
- Dul
- Set
- Net
- Tatsut
- Yasut
- Ugop
- Yudul
- Ahop
- Yul
