philosophies & Korean terminology

The Five Principles of a Martial Artist

A high degree of moral character is considered as important in Kuk Sool Won as physical skill. Before being entrusted with the techniques, forms and secrets of Kuk Sool Won, each student must possess these five characteristics:

• Virtue
• Trust
• Intelligence
• Courage
• Discipline

Kuk Sool Won Pledge

1. As a member of Kuk Sool Won, I pledge to obey the rules of the association and to conduct myself in accordance with the true spirit of martial arts.
2. I pledge to be loyal to my country and to promote the development of a better society.
3. I pledge to work together with all classes of people without regard to politics, race or religion.
4. I pledge to promote international goodwill and strive for world peace through the practice of martial arts.

Student Creed

1. I will develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or physical health.
2. I will develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
3. I will use what I learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and others, and never be abusive or offensive.

Kuk Sool Rules & Regulations

• Obey instructors and senior classmates. “Yes sir” or “Yes ma’am” are the proper responses to your instructor’s commands.
• Don not disturb classmates while they practice.
• Never try to do something you haven’t been taught.
• Never ask to be taught new techniques. Wait for your instructor to teach you.
• Never teach in or out of school if you aren’t qualified and don’t have permission.
• If you want to practice at another Kuk Sool Won school, ask permission from your instructor first.
• Never use martial arts training needlessly. Use it only for good. “With great power comes great responsibility.”
• Be on time for class. Attend class regularly.
• If you arrive late, ask permission to join class. If you must leave early, ask permission and don’t forget to bow yourself out.
• Never wear shoes in the training area.
• When adjusting your uniform, face away from the flag and kneel on your right knee.
• Sit properly with your feet crossed or tucked under you. Do not slouch or lean against the walls.
• Concentrate on your training. Never do anything to obstruct your own or another’s learning.
• Practice to your full potential. Push yourself to the limits of your endurance, energy and concentration.
• Keep a strong mind. Don’t let doubts and fears overshadow you. Also don’t show your weariness; it is contagious and will quickly contaminate your classmates.
• Always persevere and have patience! Remember, we need more practice!

Korean Terminology

General Terms

Yea Eue	Etiquette
Kyung Neh	Bow
Cha Ryuht	Attention
Juhng Jah	Proper Sitting
Joon Bee	Ready
She Jahk	Begin
Geut	Finish
Doh Jahng	Practice Hall
Doh Bok	Uniform
Di	Belt
Eue Bok	Clothing
Soo Ryuhn	Practice
Geu Mahn	Stop
Shee Uh	Rest
Soom She Ki	Breathing
Ki Cho Jah Ki	Breathing Exercises
Ki	Internal Life Force
Ki Hahp	Forcing Ki by pressure when breathing
Mon Puhl Ki	Warm-up exercises
Kuk Ki	National Flag
Won Ki	Kuk Sool Association Flag

Names & titles

Kuk Sa Nim	Grandmaster (10th degree Black Belt)
Su Suhk Kwang Jang Nim	Chiefmaster (9th degree Black Belt)
Suhn Im Kwang Jahng Nim	Executive Master (8th degree Black Belt)
Ji Do Kwang Jahng Nim	Senior Master (7th degree Black Belt)
Joo Im Kwang Jahng Nim	Head Master (6th degree Black Belt)
Pyung Kwan Jahng Nim	Master (5th degree Black Belt)
Sa Bum Nim	Instructor (4th degree Black Belt)
Pu Sa Bum Nim	Deputy Instructor (3rd degree Black Belt)
Kyo Sa Nim	Assistant Instructor (2nd degree Black Belt)
Jo Kyo Nim	Assistant Instructor (1st degree Black Belt)
Dahn Boh Nim	Black-Brown Belt
Ja Di	Brown Belt
Hohng Di	Red Belt
Chuhng Di	Blue Belt
Noh Rahng Di	Yellow Belt
Hin Di	White Belt

Counting

Il	First
Ee	Second
Sahm	Third
Sah	Fourth
Oh	Fifth
Yook	Sixth
Chil	Seventh
Pahl	Eighth
Gu	Ninth
Ship	Tenth
Hah Nah	One
Dul	Two
Set	Three
Net	Four
Dah Suht	Five
Yah Suht	Six
Il Gohp	Seven
Yuh Duhl	Eight
Ah Hohp	Nine
Yul	Ten
Seu Mool	Twenty
Suh Reun	Thirty
Mah Heun	Forty
Shwin	Fifty
Yeh Soon	Sixty
Il Heun	Seventy
Yuh Deun	Eighty
Ah Heun	Ninety
Baek	One Hundred

Parts of the Body

Bahl	Foot
Dahl Deung	Foot Top (Instep)
Bahl Koom Chi	Heel
Dah Ree	Leg
Moo Reup	Knee
Sohn	Hand
Sohn Mohk	Wrist
Ahn Sohn Mohk	Inside Wrist
Bahl Mohk	Ankle
Pahl Koom Chi	Elbow
Uh Kae	Shoulder
Hyul	Pressure Point

Directions and Movements

Ahn	Inside
Ahp	Front
Yuhp	Side
Dee	Back
Dee Uh	Jumping
Hweh Juhn	Turning
Doh Rah	Spinning
Yahng	Both
Ssahng	Double
Yuhk	Reverse
Ban De	Other Direction
Dee Roh Doh Rah	Turn Around
Sahng	High
Joong	Middle
Han	Low

Stances

Kong Kyuk Ja Se	Offensive Stance
Bahng Uh Jah Se	Defensive Stance
Ki Mah Jah Se	Horse-riding Stance
Juhng Gool Jah Se	Long Stance

Soo Ki (Hand Techniques)

Juhng Gwuhn	Reverse Punch
Yuhk Gquhn	Uppercut
Il Ji Gwuhn	First Finger Strike
Sah Ji Gwuhn	4-Knuckle Fist
Gahk Gwuhn	Backfist
Kah Mah Mahk Ki	Spinning Backfist
Sohn Deung	Backhand Strike
Gwahn Soo	Spearhand
Ship Ja Mahk Ki	4-Directional Blocking
Soo Doh	Knifehand
Yuhk Soo Doh	Reverse Knifehand
Ssahng Soo Doh	Double Knifehand
Hweh Huhn Soo Doh	Circle Knifehand
Pyung Soo	Palm Strike
Ssahng Pyung Soo	Double Palm Strike
Sah Mah Gwi	Praying Mantis
Pahl Koom Chi Ki	Elbow Strike

Johk Sool (Leg or Kicking Techniques)

Ahp Cha Ohl Li Ki	Straight Leg Kick
Hoo Li Ki	Sweep
Jik Uh Cha Ki	Axe Kick
Doh Rah Cha Ki	Spin Kick
Ahn Dah Ree Cha Ki	Inside Crescent Kick
Bah Gaht Dah Ree Cha Ki	Outside Crescent Kick
Moo Reup Cha Ki	Knee Smash Kick
Ahp Cha Ki	Front Kick
Bahl Deung Cha Ki	Roundhouse Kick
Bahl Koom Chi Do Li Ki	Hook Kick
Yuhp Cha Ki	Side Kick
Dee Cha Ki	Back Kick

Nak Bub (Falling Techniques)

Ahp Nak Bub	Front Fall
Dee Nak Bub	Back Fall
Yuhp Nak Bub	Side Fall
Ahp Yuhp Nak Bub	Half-Front Fall
Hahn Sohn Poong Cha	1-Hand Cartwheel
Hweh Juhn Nak Bub	Rolling Fall
Goh Yahng Ee Nak Bub	Cat Roll
Gong Joon Hweh Juhn Nak Bub	High Fall
Doo Sohn Poon Cha	2-Hand Cartwheel
Pahl Koom Chi Poon Cha	Elbow Cartwheel

Moo Ki (Weapons)

Geum	Sword
Dahn Geum	Knife
Kahl Geum	Short Knife
Chang	Spear
Pook Chae	Fan
Jee Peng Ee	Cane
Poh Bahk	Rope
Jool Bong	Flail (nunchuku)
Dahn Bong	Short Staff
Joon Bong	Middle Staff
Jang Bong	Long Staff

Common Phrases & Greetings

Ahn Young Hah Shi Nee Kah?	Hello/Hi/How Are You?
Ahn Young Hee Kah Ship See Yo	Goodbye/Go Safely
Soo Guh Heet Sahm Nee Dah	You Worked Hard
Kahm Sah Hahm Nee Dah	Thank You
Chuhn Mahn Eh Yo	You’re Welcome
Soo Ryuhn Geut	Finish Practice