Korean terms used in the Martial Arts.
Links to History. Includes clickable waves to hear sounds and links to
History, information, and On-line Catalogs of Videos and Books by
Dr. James S. Benko, Ph.D., President and Founder of the International
Tae Kwon Do Association.
This document is an attempt to compile a list of Korean terminology used in the study of TaeKwonDo. In years past, the terminology reflected heavy Chinese influence. Around 1975 however, most styles "upgraded" to use a more "modern" Korean terminology that attempts to shed these other influences in an effort to be more "pure" Korean. Wherever possible, I have tried to use this "new" (more modern) terminology.
Korean terms used in the Martial Arts.
Links to History. Includes clickable waves to hear sounds and links to
History, information, and On-line Catalogs of Videos and Books by
Dr. James S. Benko, Ph.D., President and Founder of the International
Tae Kwon Do Association.
This document is an attempt to compile a list of Korean terminology used in the study of TaeKwonDo. In years past, the terminology reflected heavy Chinese influence. Around 1975 however, most styles "upgraded" to use a more "modern" Korean terminology that attempts to shed these other influences in an effort to be more "pure" Korean. Wherever possible, I have tried to use this "new" (more modern) terminology.
