The Student Pledge & Korean Terminology

Student Oath

I shall observe the tenets of Tae Kwon-Do:

• Courtesy (Ye Ui)
• Integrity (Yom Chi)
• Perseverance (In Nae)
• Self-Control (Guk Gi)
• Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)

I shall respect my instructors and seniors.
I shall never misuse Tae Kwon-Do.
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.
I shall build a more peaceful world.

Children’s Student Pledge

Sir, I will live each day with respect for my parents and instructors, practicing to the best of my abilities and having courtesy for everyone I meet, Sir.

Beginning and Ending of Class:

Bow to the Flags: Guk-Gi Ye Dae Ha Yo Kyong-Ye
Bow to Kwan Jang Nim: Kwan Jang Nim Gae Kyong-Ye
Bow to the Masters: Sa Bum Nim Gae Kyong-Ye
Bow to Instructors: Kyo Sa Nim Gae Kyong-Ye
Bow to Assistant Instructors: Cho Kyo Nim Gae Kyong-Ye
Bow to the Helpers: Cha-Ryot Kyong-Ye

Titles

Grand Master: Kwan Jang Nim
Master: Sa Bum Nim
Instructor: Kyo Sa Nim
Asst. Instructor: Cho Kyo Nim

Korean Terminology General Commands

• Attention … Cha ryot
• Ready … Jun bi
• Yell … Ki hap
• Training Hall … Do jang
• Flag … Guk gi
• Uniform … Do bok
• Master Instructor… Sabum nim
• Instructor …Kyosa nim
• Thank you … Kam sa ham ni da
• Return … Pa ro
• Bow … Kyong ne
• Dismiss … Hae san
• Rest … Shi uh
• Commence … Shi jak
• Stop … Go man
• Turn Around … Dwi do ra suh
• Youre Welcome… Chun man eh yo

Numbers (1-10)

• One … Hana
• Two … Dool
• Three … Set
• Four … Net
• Five … Da-Sot
• Six … Yah-Sot
• Seven … Il-Gop
• Eight … Yoh-Dol
• Nine … Ah-Hope
• Ten … Yul