What you need to know if you plan on applying for a first class.
Definition:
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art. It combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise. Gyeorugi, a type of sparring, has been an Olympic event since 2000. Taekwondo was developed by a variety of Korean masters during the 1940s as partial combination of taekkyeon, Okinawan karate, and other traditions.The name taekwondo was coined by either Choi Hong Hi (of the Oh Do Kwan) or by Duk Sung Son (of the Chung Do Kwan). The World Taekwondo Federation claims that taekwondo development was a collaborative effort by a council consisting of members from the nine original kwans, while the International Taekwon-Do Federation credits Choi Hong Hi solely.Traditional taekwondo typically refers to the martial art as it was established in the 1950s and 1960s in the South Korean military and in various civilian organizations, including schools and universities. In particular, the names and symbolism of the both the traditional patterns and the newer poomsae often refer to elements of Korean history, culture and religious philosophy. This symbolism is replicated in the Korean flag.
- When you enter the place to train, you must pay respect to the korean flag as well as the instructor.
- When you have to align with everyone, you must be in "your" place, this means, in hierarchy order, higher belts go first than anyone, and if you are in the same belt as someone, then what determines the order is the one that is the oldest with the belt.
- When you finish, you must give thanks to the instructor that was in that class. You say "Gam san ni da" which means thanks in english.
- Ap Chagi is one of the very first kicks to be taught.
The Numbers:
Although the numbers are not necessarily needed in your first classes, it is important that you try to learn them if you are interested in Taekwondo and the whole korean discipline.
Belts:
Although they are different in each academy and each variation of taekwondo, i am gonna put the one i am in.
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Uniform:
It must be confortable, it can't be fit because you need to move, to punch, kicks and so on.
Here is a table with a standard size of the uniform:
Adidas and Nike Uniform Size Guide
*Not all uniforms are available in child sizes
| Uniform Size | Clothing size | Height feet | Height CM | Max. weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | Child x-small | 3'6-3'9" | 120 CM | 50 lbs |
| 00 | Child small | 3'9"-4'2" | 130 CM | 60 lbs |
| 0 | Child medium | 4'2"-4'5" | 140 CM | 75 lbs |
| 1 | Child large | 4'6"-4'9" | 150 CM | 90 lbs |
| 2 | Ch xl Adult xs | 4'9"-5'2" | 160 CM | 110 lbs |
| 3 | Adult small | 5'2"-5'5" | 170 CM | 140 lbs |
| 4 | Adult medium | 5'6"-5'8" | 180 CM | 170 lbs |
| 5 | Adult large | 5'8"-6'0" | 190 CM | 200 lbs |
| 6 | Adult x-large | 6'0"-6'2" | 200 CM | 230 lbs |
| 7 | Adult 2x-large | 6'3"-6'5 | 210 CM | 260 lbs |
| 8 | Adult 3x-large | 6'5"-6'7" | 220 CM | 290 lbs |
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