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Taekwondo Karate Martial Arts Lessons

  • What is the Do-San pattern diagram, number of moves and meaning?  Pattern History: Do-San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life, which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and to its independence movement. Pattern diagram is a stair-step
  • What are the opening and closing ceremonies?
  • Opening

    1. Charyot - Attention
    2. Kuk ki e tae hay - Face the flag
    3. Kyong ye - bow
    4. Paro - return
    5. Student Oath
    6. Tenants
    7. Anjo - kneel
    8. Muuk yom - meditate
    9. Paro - return
    10. Sabom nim ke - face Instructor
    11. Kyong ye - bow

    Closing

    1. Charyot - attention
    2. Kuk ki e tae hay - Face the flag
    3. Kyong ye - bow
    4. Paro - return
    5. Anjo - kneel
    6. Muuk yom - meditate
    7. Paro - return
    8. Sabom nim ke - face Instructor
    9. Kyong ye - bow
    10. Senior student faces class: Eson - Dismissed
    11. Class responds: Kom som nida - Thank you

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