Taekwondo – Glossary

An-makgi Outside-to-inside block using the outer forearm.
Ap-chagi Front kick.
Arae-makgi Lower abdominal block.
Cha-ryeot Attention stance, standing still with feet together and hands at the sides.
Cheong-song Winner blue.
Chi-jireugi Lift punch.
Dobok The uniform.
Dojang The training hall.
Dollyeo-jireugi Turning punch.
Dwi-chagi Back kick.
Gam-jeom Point deduction.
Gibon-junbi Ready position before starting the match.
Guman End of the match.
Hoejon Fight Round.
Hogu Chest Protector.
Hong-song Winner red.
Huryeo-chagi Hook kick.
Jireugi Punch.
Joo Sim Referee in Taekwondo.
Kal-yeo Separate!
Kye-sok Continue, used to resume the match after a pause.
Kyong-go Warning.
Kyorugi Fight.
Kyung nae Bow, a sign of respect.
Makgi Block.
Meereo-chagi Push kick.
Naeryeo-jireugi Downward punch.
Olgul-makgi Face block.
Shi-jak Command to begin a match.
Tti Belt.
Yeop-chagi Side kick.
Yeop-jireugi Side punch.
Yop-makgi Sideward block.

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