General Tang Soo Do Terms

General Terminology

• Founder of Tang Soo Do: Grandmaster Hwang Kee
• Origin of Art: Seoul, Korea
• Nim: Sir, Ma’am, Term of Respect
• Dan: Degree Holder (Black Belt)
• Gup: Grade Holder under Black Belt
• Ko Dan Ja: Senior Dan Holder
• You Dan Ja: Dan Holder
• You Gup Ja: Gup Holder
• Kwan Won: Student Member
• Cho Bo Ja: Beginner
• Dee: Belt
• Soo Ji: Hand Techniques
• Jok Ji: Foot Techniques
• Cha Gi: Kick
• Ki Hap: Yell
• Shi Sun: Focus of Eyes
• Choong Shimm: Balance
• Chung Kwan: Fore Fist
• Cap Kwan: Back Fist
• Soo Do: Knife Hand
• Yuk Soo Do: Ridge Hand
• Kwan Soo: Spear Hand
• Jang Kwan: Heel of Palm
• O Rin Jok: Right
• Wen Jok: Left
• Shio: Relax (Rest)
• Dwee Ro Tora: Turn to the Rear
• Bal Cha Gi Choon Be: Kick Stance
• Choon Be: Ready Stance
• Il Gup Pil Sar: End Conflict With One Blow
• Hu Jin: Backwards

Start Class

• Cha Ryut: Attention
• Kuk Gi Bay Ray: Bow to the Flag
• Ba Ro: Return
• Ahn Jo: Sit Down
• Muk Nyum : Meditation
• Sa Bom Nim Kay Kyung Yet: Bow to Instructor