Tang Soo Do Terminology: Bassai, Gup, Dan

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Tang Soo Do Terminology

| General Terminology | Commands In Class | Stances | Hand Techniques |

| Kick Techniques | Hyungs (Forms) | Tenets | Numbers | Anatomy |

Since Tang Soo Do is a Korean Martial Art, it is important for students to be able to translate techniques and terms from their native language to the Korean language. Terminology, as used here, is analogous for techniques, culture and instructional commands of Tang Soo Do. This contains their meaning, thought and philosophy.

Anatomy:

Pahl - Arm

Bahl - Foot

Chu Mok - Fist

Mok - Neck

Hur Ri - Waist

Da Ri - Leg

Soo or Sohn - Hand

Pahl Koop - Elbow

Moo Roope - Knee

I Ma - Forehead

Tuck - Chin

Myung Chi - Solar plexus

In Choong - Philtrum

Dan Jun - Low abdomen

Ko Hwan - Groin

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