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Sabumnim / 사범님

by Courtney Jason Gallant - Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 2:11 PM
 

English: Instructor or master instructor. “-nim” is an honorific showing respect.
Français : Instructeur ou maître instructeur. « -nim » est un suffixe honorifique marquant le respect.


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Self-control / Maîtrise de soi

by Courtney Jason Gallant - Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 12:43 PM
 

English: Self-control
Français : Maîtrise de soi
Notes: Controlling emotions, power and behaviour so Taekwondo is used safely and respectfully.


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Shadow sparring / Combat simulé

by Courtney Jason Gallant - Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 12:43 PM
 

English: Shadow sparring
Français : Combat simulé
Notes: Practising sparring footwork and combinations without a partner, like shadow boxing.


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Shin guards / Protège-tibias

by Courtney Jason Gallant - Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 12:43 PM
 

English: Shin guards
Français : Protège-tibias


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Stripe test / Test de barrette

by Courtney Jason Gallant - Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 12:43 PM
 

English: Stripe test
Français : Test de barrette
Notes: Assessment used between full belt exams to mark progress (coloured stripes on the belt).