A major aspect of Martial Arts is RESPECT. That includes respect for the
art, respect for the culture of the art, respect for the founder of the art,
respect for all who have studied the art in the past, respect for your
instructor, respect for your fellow students, respect for your training,
respect for your nation, and respect for yourself. It is the respect of ALL
life. That respect demonstrates itself outwardly in COURTESY towards others.
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*Respect Upon Entering the Dojo or Dojang
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You should show Respect for Tang Soo Do / Taijutsu immediately upon
entering the Dojo or Dojang (training hall). Stand at attention.
Hold your hand over your heart and bow toward the flags on the Training Hall wall.
The flags normally include your national flag (our American flag),
the system / style flag and Japanese or Korean national flag.
After you bow toward the flags, quietly enter the Training Hall.
It is a sign of respect and humility.
You show proper respect toward the Martial Arts by concentrating on the
training at hand. That means not talking about outside events or issues. It
means concentrating fully on the mental and physical aspects of training
in Tang Soo Do / Taijutsu. It helps create an atmosphere in the
School's Training Hall of internal peace.
Show respect to senior members of the school by bowing to them. The
bow is from the waist at about 45 degrees. Your hands are at your side
showing trust as well as respect. Junior members bow first. Senior
members return the bow. Junior members should also bow to a
senior member when he/she enters. Junior members should bow from
the attention position.
If you are late to class, enter the Training Hall quietly and humbly. Stand at the
door at attention. Bow in the direction of the flags. Remain at attention
until your instructor recognizes you. When he or she does,
immediately bow to him or her.
Then, walk quietly behind the other members of the class until you
reach your appropriate place.
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*Respect During Class
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Students line up according to seniority. The most senior member of the class
is at the right. The least senior member of the class is at the left. Other
members line up between those people according to their seniority.
The instructor or senior student will begin class by calling all to
attention, bowing to the flag, returning to a ready stance and
kneeling down into a meditating position. After meditating, return to
ready stance, bowing to the master instructor, bowing to the certified instructor
and possibly, bowing to the senior member.
You will receive some personal instruction from the instructor and senior
members during class. Junior members must stand at attention as they receive
instruction from a senior member (if possible). The junior member should bow
and thank the senior member for the time they took to give personal
instruction. This demonstrates respect and appreciation. A junior member
should never correct a senior member.
All members of the class should bow to the instructor when he or she enters
the Training Hall. The most senior member of the class should
call the students to attention and command them to bow to the instructor.
All class members should then bow to the instructor who will return the bow.
Sparring and One-Steps in class and formal competitions at tournaments are
other important times of showing respect. Bow toward your instructor
and toward your partner upon command in class.
If you are involved in competition, bow to the judge or examiner upon command.
If you have the privilege and honor of being in the presence of
Grandmaster Don Boivin, bow to him upon command.
Junior members should pay respect to the most senior class member at the end
of training. All members should bow to the instructor at the end of class.
That shows respect and appreciation for the time the instructor took to pass
along the wisdom and knowledge of the Martial Art.
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*Respect at Other Times
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Respect for Tang Soo Do / Taijutsu does not stop after class. It is a way
of life. Martial Artists should show respect for their art, their teacher,
and their fellow students at all times. Here are a few examples:
* If you are entering the office of your instructor, knock first. Stand
at attention and wait for the instructor to acknowledge your presence.
Bow to your instructor before entering the office. Stand at attention
unless your instructor invites you to sit. It is your instructor's
responsibility to show respect for you by inviting you to sit. Continue
to show respect as you sit before your instructor. Do not slouch. Do not
begin a conversation until your instructor recognizes you. Speak
quickly of your business and use "Sir" or "Ma'am" often. When the
conversation is over, thank your instructor and back out of the office.
When you reach the door, bow towards your instructor and leave.
* If you see your instructor or a senior member in public, politely bow
and offer your hand in a handshake to express respect. The instructor
or senior member should return the bow and handshake. Speak to them
respectfully as you would in class.
* If you speak with your instructor or a senior member on the phone,
continue to show respect by using "Sir" or "Ma'am."
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The principles that Grand Master Boivin teaches - "Bokido": translates as "Boivin's Energy Force Way".
Bo----------First two letters of Grand Master Boivin’s name
Ki--------Energy force
Do-------Way
The first martial art we study - "Shingan-Do Ninjuka Taijutsu": translates as "Mind's/Heart's Eye Way Spiritual Warrior Hand to Hand Combat".
Shingan-------Mind's or Heart's Eye
Do--------Way
Nin-------Ninpo...Art of a Spiritual Warrior
Ju-------Jujitsu
Ka-------Karate
Taijutsu-------Hand to Hand Combat
The second martial art we study - “Shinrin Ryu Seizon Taijutsu”: translates as “Forest School Survival Hand to Hand Combat”.
Shinrin--------Woods or Forest
Ryu-------A School of Thought or Discipline
Seizon-------Survival
Taijutsu-------Hand to Hand Combat
The first base martial art we studied - "Shi Do Kwan Tang Soo Do": translates as "Warrior Way School China Hand Way".
Shi-------Warrior
Do--------Way
Kwan--------School
Tang-------China
Soo-------Hand or (Empty Hand)
Do-------Way
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Korean Culture:
Nim---------A term of respect similar to "sir" or "honorable"
Kwan Jang Nim----Grand Master, Head man of American Bokido Shi Do Kwan Tang Soo Do (Don Boivin)
Sa Bom Nim-------Master Instructor (4th Dan and up)
Kyo Sa Nim-------Instructor (1st Dan thru 3rd Dan)
Sun Beh Nim------Senior student
Hu Beh Nim-------Junior student
Dan--------Degree, Holder of Black Belt (similar to Midnight Blue in some Tang Soo Do systems)
Gup--------Grade, Holder of color belt under Black Belt
Do Jang----Training hall (studio)
Do Bok-----Training uniform
Dee--------Belt
Ki Cho-----Basic
Hyung------Form
Dae Ryun---Sparring
Ho Sin Sool----Self Defense
Soo Gi------Hand techniques
Jok Gi------Foot techniques
Mahk Kee----Block
Kong Kyuck-----Attack
Ha Dan-------Low part
Choong Dan-----Middle part
Sang Dan-------High part
Ahp--------Front
Yup--------Side
Dwi--------Back
O Rin Jok-----Right side
Wen Jok-------Left side
Tuel Oh-------Twisting
Cha Gi--------Kick
Ki Hap--------Yell
Cha Ryut------Attention
Kyung Ret-----Bow
Sa Bom Nim Kay Kyung Ret-------Bow to Master instructor
Kyo Sa Nim Kay Kyung Ret-------Bow to instructor
Kahng Ho Kan E Kyung Ret-------Bow to partner
Shim Sa Kwan Nim Ge Kyung Ret-----Bow to judge or examiner
Choon Bee---------Ready
Si Jak------------Begin
Ba Ro-------------Return
Shio--------------Relax (rest)
Tora--------------Turn
Dwi Ro Tora-------Turn to rear
Bal Cha Gi Choon Bee--------Ready for kicking
Jin---------------Movement
Chun Jin----------Forward movement
Wheng Jin---------Sideways movement
Hu Jin------------Backward movement
Yuk Jin---------Movement while maintaining reverse relationship between hand and foot
Dasi------------Repeat or again
Pyung Ahn-------Peaceful and confident
Ku Ryung--------Counting
Ku Ryung E Mat Cho So--------By the count
Ky Ryung Up Shi-------------Without count
Bon------------Numbers
Ha Na----------One
Dool-----------Two
Set------------Three
Net------------Four
Da Sot---------Five
Yuh Sot--------Six
Il Gop---------Seven
Yo Dull--------Eight
Ah Hope--------Nine
Yohl-----------Ten
Yo Ha Na-------Eleven
Yo Dool--------Twelve
Yo Set---------Thirteen
Yo Net---------Fourteen
Yo Da Sot------Fifteen
Yo Yuh Sot-----Sixteen
Yo Il Gop------Seventeen
Yo Yo Dull-----Eighteen
Yo Ah Hope-----Nineteen
E Ship---------Twenty
Sam Ship-------Thirty
Sa Ship--------Forty
O Ship---------Fifty
Yuk Ship-------Sixty
Chil Ship------Seventy
Pahl Ship------Eighty
Gu Ship--------Ninety
Baek-----------One Hundred
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Japanese Culture:
A.
Age - rising Ago- chin Akushu - handshake Arashi - storm Ashi- foot/leg Atama - head Atemi - striking
B.
Bo - long staff Bojitsu - staff techniques Bokken - wooden sword Bu - military, marital Budo - martial way Bujutsu - fighting arts of the warrior class of Japan Bushi- warrior class of Japan Bushido- way of the warrior
D/E.
Daito - long sword Dan - black belt rank Do - waist or trunk of body Dojime- body constriction Dojo- school Eri- lapel
G.
Ganmen - face Gama - sickle Gami - Hair Garami - Entangle Gari - reap Gatame - hold Geri - kick Gi - uniform Go - hard Goshi - hip Goshin - self defense Guruma - whirl Gyaku - reverse
H.
Hadaka - naked Hagai - wing Haishi - back of hand Hajime - begin Hane - spring Hara - stomach Harai - sweep Hazushi - escape Hidari - left Hiji - elbow Hiza - knee Hontai - basic, original
I/J.
Ippon - 1 point win Irimi - enter Jigoku - hell Jikan - times up Jime- strangle Jutsu or Jitsu - art, technique Jo- short staff Ju- gentle, soft Judo- a martial art featuring throwing Juji- crossing
K.
Kake - execution Kage - hook Kama - sickle, used in pairs in Okinowan karate Kanji - character writing taken from Chinese Kano, Jigoro - founder of Judo Kansetsu - joint lock Karami - lock Karate - a martial arts style featuring strikes Kata - form Katame - grapple Katana - long sword Kendo - Japanese sword fighting Kiai- spirit scream Kine- testicle Kiostuke- attention (command) Ko- small, minor Kobushi- fist Kodenkan- name of Okazaki's dojo, school of the ancient tradition Kodokan - headquarters of Judo in Japan, school for studying the way Kokai- junior student Kubi- neck Kuzushi- off balance Kyu- color belt rank under black belt
M./N./O.
Mae - front Maki - winding Mate - stop Mawashi - roundhouse Migi - right Mika- cresent Mokuroku- scroll listing arts taught Momo- thigh Mune- chest Nage - throw Neko - cat Nodo - throat Nunchaku - Flail-like weapon of two rods joined by rope or chain O- big Obi- belt Okuri- sliding Ori- break Otoshi - drop
R./S.
Randori - free practice(Judo sparring) Rei- bow Ryu- style of school or martial art Sai- three pronged metal weapon Sankaku- triangle Seiza- sitting position - formal Sempai- senior student Sensei- teacher Seoi- shoulder Shiai- match, game Shihan - master instructor Shuto- karate chop Sode- sleeve Soto- outside Sumi- corner
T./U.
Tai - body Tanto - short sword Te - hand Teisho - palm hand Tekubi - wrist Tettsui- hammerfist Tomoe- circle Tonfa- wooden rod with handle sometimes used in pairs Tora - tiger Tori - hold, thrower Tsukuri - entry Tsuri - lifting and pulling in a circular motion Uchi - inside Ude - arm Uke - receiver of a technique Ukemi - falling and rolling exercises Uki - floating Uraken - backfist Ushiro- back, rear
W./Y./Z.
Waki - armpit Wari - break Waza- technique Yama- mountain Yame- halt Yawara- soft,pliable(Same kanji as ju) Yoko- side Yoshi- continue Yoshin- willow heart Yoshitoki, Akiyama - founder of Yoshin Ryu Jujutsu (School of the Willow Heart), in 1671 Yubi- finger Yudansha- one who is a black belt Zazen- sitting meditation Zen- Buddhist sect.
Numbers
Ichi - one Ni - two San- three Shi- four Go- five Roku- six Shichi - seven Hachi - eight Ku - nine Ju - ten Ju-Ichi- eleven Ju-Ni - twelve Ju-San - thirteen Ju-Shi- fourteen Ju-Go - fifteen Ju-Roku - sixteen Ju-Shichi- seventeen Ju-Hachi - eighteen Ju-Ku - nineteen Ni-Ju- twenty Ni-Ju-Ichi - twenty one...and so on
General Combos
Happo No Kuzushi - eight points of off balance Uchi Komi - fit in Yakusoko-Geiko - prearranged practice Shizen Hon Tai - normal stance Jigo Hon Tai - defensive stance Ayumi Ashi - normal walk Tsugi Ashi - step drag Tai Sabaki - body pivoting Te Waza - hand techniques
Common Throws
Seoi Nage - shoulder throw Goshi Nage - hip throw Tomoe Nage - circle throw Tora Nage - tiger throw Harai Goshi Nage - sweeping hip throw Hane Goshi Nage - springing hip throw Yama Arashi - Mountain Storm O Soto Gari - outside reap O Uchi Gari - big inside reap Ko Uchi Gari - small inside reap Tai Otoshi - body drop
Student Belt Ranks
Rokyu - 6th Grade Gokyu - 5th Grade Yonkyu - 4th Grade Sankyu - 3rd Grade Nikyu - 2nd Grade Ikkyu - 1st Grade
Black Belt Ranks
Yudansha - one who is a black belt Shodan Ho - Apprentice Black Belt Shodan - 1st degree Nidan - 2nd degree Sandan - 3rd degree Yodan or Yondan - 4th degree Godan- 5th degree Rokudan- 6th degree Shichidan - 7th degree Hachidan- 8th degree Kudan- 9th degree Judan - 10th degree
