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.

Hand Techniques:

Pahl Put Ki - Punch exercise horse riding stance

Ha Dan Mahk Ki - Low defense

Choong Dan Kong Kyuck - Middle section punch

Sang Dan Kong Kyuck - High punch

Sang Dan Mahk Ki - High defense

Ahneso Phaku Ro Mahk Ki - Inside/outside block

Phakeso Ahnu Ro Mahk Ki - Outside/inside block

Choong Dan Hang Jin - Side punch

Chun Kul Ssang Soo - Two hand block, front stance

Hu Kul Sssang Soo - Two hand block, fighting stance

Hu Kul Sang Dan Mahk Ki - High block, fighting stance

Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Ki - High two hands X block

Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Ki - Low two hands X block

Choong Dan Yup Mahk Ki - Side defense

Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki - High knife hand block

Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki - Low knife hand block

Kwan Soo Kong Kyuck - Spear hand punch

Yuk Jin - Knife hand defense and reverse punch, fighting stance

Yuk Soo - Knife hand defense and reverse punch, front stance

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