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Discipline, Respect, Attitude, Self-Assurance, and most of all Honesty

 

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DEFINITIONS & TERMINOLOGY

 

  

Student Regulations History of the Forms Definitions & Terminology Korean Terminology

  

The Five Virtues Discipline, Respect, Attitude, Self-Assurance, and most all Honesty.
Discipline Doing what is right even if it's not what you want to do nor what comes easily.
Respect The courteous treatment of those who have authority over you including your parents, teachers, and elders.
Attitude The right attitude means being positive and enthusiastic even in negative circumstances.
Self-Assurance A strong belief in oneself, that you can do anything; confidence.
Honesty Telling the truth and also making sure that those around you are honest as well.
Karate Empty or open hand.
Tae Kwon Do Art of kicking and striking.
Judo Gentle way.
Kung Fu Time and effort.
Mixed Style A combination of styles mixed together to form one style.
Six Styles Tae Kwon Do, Free Style Karate, Shotokan, Wing Chun, Judo, Jeet Kune Do.
Front Stance Front leg bent 45 degrees, back leg straight, feet forward, weight is 60/40 front to back.
Square Stance Both knees bent at 90 degrees, feet square to each other, weight is 50/50.
Horse Stance Both knees at 90 degrees, both feet forward, weight is 50/50.
Ready Stance Both knees slightly bent, heels in line, feet turned at an angle.
Sensei Teacher / Instructor
Kata/Form/Hyung A series of techniques performed as if the student is defending himself against two or more imaginary opponents.
Competition Kata A kata performed for competition or demonstration. The techniques and moves may be added together or modified by the student.
Perfection Perfection is a process and requires continual improvement.
Practice Practice makes permanent. Only improvement leads to perfection.

 

 

 

 

 

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