CHOI KWANG-DO TERMINOLOGY
GENERAL TERMS
| Choi Kwang-Do | The Art of Grand Master Kwang Choi |
| Pil Sung | To Always Do My Best and Never Give Up (School Motto) |
| Do Jang | The School House of Discipline |
| Do Bok | Uniform |
| Ki Hap | Loud yell to bring out mental and physical strength |
| Dojunim | "Founder", Formal address for Grand Master Choi |
| Sabumnim | "Teacher", Formal address for all instructors |
| Yun Sok | Combination |
| Hyung | Pattern or Form |
| Bang Uh | Defense |
| Jung Sin Yuk | Mental Stre'ngth (Martial Art Spirit) |
| Tae Kwon-Do | Korean Art of Kicking and Punching |
| Karate | Martial Art meaning literally "Empty Hand" |
| Kung Fu | Chinese Martial Art meaning "Skill" |
CLASS COMMANDS
| Charriot | Attention |
| Kyung Yae | Bow |
| Chun Bi | Ready |
| Sejak | Begin |
| Paro (or Chun Bi) | Back to Ready |
| Goman | Stop |
| Dwiro Dora | Turn Around |
| HaiSun | Dismiss |
| Shi Uh | At Ease |
| Koo - Ryung Op See | In Your Own Time |
| Op Uro Gamya | Move Forward |
| Dwi Uro Gamya | Move Backward |
| Bal Ba Kwa | Switch Stance |
KOREAN COUNTING
| Hana | One |
| Dool | Two |
| Set | Three |
| Net | Four |
| Tasut | Five |
| Yasut | Six |
| ligop | Seven |
| Yodol | Eight |
| Ahop | Nine |
| Yol | Ten |
| Han Bun | Single |
| Doc Bun | Double |
| Sae Bun | Triple |
RANK
| Gup | Grade |
| Dan | Degree |
BLOCKS
| Ahrae Makki | Low Block |
| Anuro Makki | Inward Block |
| Bakuro Makki | Outward Block |
| Doo Palmok Makki | Double Forearm Block |
| Bituro Makki | Twisting Block |
| Gutjha Makki | "9" Shape Block |
KICKS (CHAGI)
| Op Chagi | Front Kick |
| Dwi Kum Chi Op Chagi | Heel Front Kick |
| Yup Chagi | Side Kick |
| Hullya Chagi | Swing Kick |
| Bandae Hullya Chagi | Reverse Swing Kick |
| Dolmya Yup Chagi | Spinning Side Kick |
| Dolmya Bandae Hullya Chagi | Spinning Reverse Swing Kick |
| Mikulmyu Chagi | Sliding Kick (Skipping) |
| Twimya Chagi | Jumping Kick |
| Naeryo Chagi | Downward Kick |
| Bakuro Bandal Chagi | Outward Crescent Kick |
| Anuro Bandal Chagi | Inward Crescent Kick |
| Bituro Chagi | Twisting Kick |
PUNCHES, THRUSTS, AND STRIKES
| Jirugi | Punch |
| Ap Baro Jirugi | Front Straight Punch |
| Dwi Baro Jirugi | Rear Straight Punch |
| Anuro Jirugi | Inward Punch |
| Dolya Jirugi | Round Punch |
| Sewo Dolya Jirugi | Vertical Round Punch |
| Olliyo Jirugi | Upward Punch |
| Dwijibo Jirugi | "Upset" Punch |
| Naeryo Jirugi | Downward Punch |
| Chirugi | Thrust |
| Sonkut Chirugi | Finger Thrust |
| Chigi | Strike |
| Sonkal Chigi | Knifehand Strike |
| Sonkal Dung Chigi | Reverse Knifehand Strike |
| Yup Joomuk Chigi | Sidefist Strike |
| Dung ioomuk Chigi | Backfist Strike |
| Palkup Chigi | Elbow Strike |
| Mori Chigi | Head Strike |
| Morup Chigi | Knee Strike |
| Sonbadak Chigi | Palm Heel Strike |
| Sontong Chigi | Backhand Strike |
BODY SECTIONS (DAN)
| Ahrae | Low Area (Below Belt) |
| Momtong | Body (Belt to Shoulders) |
| Ulgool | Face, head and Neck |
STANCES (SUGI)
| Chun Bi Sugi | Ready Stance |
| Op Sugi | Front Stance |
| Yup Sugi | Side Stance |
| Anjun Sugi | Sitting Stance |
| Bituro Sugi | Twisting Stance |
| Yup Op Sugi | Side Front Stance |
| Bang Uh Jasae | Defense Posture (Hands Up) |
DIRECTIONS
| Ap | Front |
| Dwi | Back or Rear |
| Yup | Side |
| Oo | Right |
| Joa | Left |
| Bandae | Reverse |
| An | Inner |
| Bakkat | Outer |
| Dolya | Turning |
| Dora | (To) Turn |
| Uro | Going Towards a Specific Direction |
| For Example: | |
| Bakuro | Going Outwards |
| Anuro | Going Inwards |
| Uro Gama | (You) Step (Move) in a Certain Direction |
KOREAN PHRASES
| An Yong Hashimnika | Hello |
| An Yong Hi Kd Sip Seyo | Goodbye (if you are leaving) |
| An Yong Hi iCa Sip Seyo | Goodbye (To someone who is leaving) |
| Da Don Hi Kumopsumnida | Thank you very much |