Terminology

 

Basic Terminology

 

Common Dojang Phrases

Anatomical Terminology

Counting

Words that have Greater Meaning

 
Basic Terminology
Anja
Baro       
Charyot
Chogup
Daeryon
Dan        
Dobok
Dojang  
Gukgi     
Gup
Him
Hohopbop
Hoshinsul
Jeja
Joonggup
Junbi Undong
Jungzwa
Kihap
Kongyoksa
Kyonge
Makisa
Muknyom
Nakbop
Poomse / Hyung
Shijak
Samguksidae
Sanggup
Shuih
Sooryun
Sun
Twiyo
Yudanja
Sit
Return to the original position
To stand at attention
Beginning level
Freestyle or free sparring
Rank holder, black belt rank
Training or practice uniform
The place where the way is revealed.  A place for strengthening and refinement of body, mind and ki.
Flag (the Korean flag is called taeguk)
Grade holder
Power
Breathing method; ki development.
Self defense techniques
Student
Intermediate level
Warm-up exercises
Formal kneeling position - the only proper way to sit in class.
The release of spiritual and physical power originating in the danjun; literally, a meeting of the spirits.
Attacker
To bow; salutation.
Defender
To meditate; purification of mind, body and ki.
Method of falling; the art of protecting oneself from injury.
Forms
To begin
The era of the three kingdoms, an important part of Korean history.
Advanced level
To end or relax
Training
Serenity in a clear and peaceful state of mind
Jump
A dan holder, black belt.
 
Common Dojang Phrases
Amnida
Aniyo
Annyong Hashimnika
Annyong Hikaesaeyo
Annyong Hikasaeyo
Asigeshimnika
Chunmaneyo
Dobok Danjang
Dwirodora
Gukgi Yedaehayo
Haesan
Kamsahamnida
Nay
Takachi
I understand
No
How are you?
Good bye (if you are leaving)
Good bye (if someone else is leaving)
Do you understand?
You're welcome
Adjust your dobok
Turn around
Turn and face the flags
Class dismissed
Thank you
Yes
All together
 
Anatomical Terminology
Bai
Bal
Balmok
Chukchu
Daree
Mom
Muree
Myungchee
Phal
Phalkub
Son
Sonmok
Ulkul
Stomach
Foot
Ankle
Spine
Leg
Body
Head
Soar Plexus
Arm
Elbow
Hand
Wrist
Face
 
Counting
Hanna (il)
Dul (i)
Set (sam)
Net (sa) 
Dasut (o)
Yosut (yuk)
Ilgop (chil)
Yodul (pal)
Ahop (ku)
Yul (sip)  
Yulhanna
Sumul
Sorhun
One (first)
Two (second)
Three (third)
Four (forth)
Five (fifth)
Six (sixth)
Seven (seventh)  
Eight (eighth)
Nine (ninth)
Ten (tenth)
Eleven
Twenty
Thirty
 
Words that have Greater Meaning
Danjun   Ocean field of ki.  Your danjun is specifically an area in the lower abdomen.  It is referred to as the motivation for all movement.  Without danjun movement, you will be off balance and without power.  It is the center of the body.  It is often though of in Korean culture as the meeting place for the powers of the earth and heavens.  We learn about extension by beginning with the danjun; it is the base from which your energy extends outward.  Your ki is generated from the danjun; it is only the beginning of understanding power, balance and extension of ki.
Do   "The way;" to be one with the will of the universe and to embody its function.
Dojang   "The place of enlightenment,” a place where a "way" is practiced. It is derived from the Sanskrit Bodhimanda, the place where the ego self undergoes transformation into the egoless self.
Hap   "Harmony;" unity to join or become one with.  The word carries the feeling of strength and power of natural forces.
Hapki   Blending of ki.  All elements of the universe arise through the blending of positive and negative ki; practitioners of hapkido attempt to harmonize their ki with that of their partners and that of the larger environment.
Ki   “Vital energy;” spirit of life force; the essence of universal energy.  Ki is the life force that is in and all around us.  It is the consciousness of nature.  It is in all aspects of our lives and it is central to the understanding of hapkido.
Mudo  
 “Martial way;" the way of the warrior, but the deeper meaning is the way of the protection of society, of strength and honor in peace.