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Arae / 아래

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

English: Low section of the body, below the belt (hips, thighs, knees).
Français : Partie basse du corps, sous la ceinture (hanches, cuisses, genoux).


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Belt promotion / Promotion de ceinture

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

English: Belt promotion
Français : Promotion de ceinture
Notes: Formal recognition that a student has passed their grading and moved to the next rank.


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Beom-seogi / 범서기 (Tiger stance)

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

English: Short back stance with most weight on the rear leg and front foot lightly touching, ready for fast kicks.
Français : Position arrière courte avec la majorité du poids sur la jambe arrière et le pied avant légèrement posé, prête pour des coups de pied rapides.


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Black Belt / Ceinture noire

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

English: Black Belt
Français : Ceinture noire
Notes: Advanced rank indicating a solid foundation and long-term study, not the end of learning.


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Blue Belt / Ceinture bleue

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

English: Blue Belt
Français : Ceinture bleue


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Centre referee / Arbitre central

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

English: Centre referee
Français : Arbitre central
Notes: Official in charge of controlling the match in the ring.


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Chest protector / Plastron (hogu)

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

English: Chest protector
Français : Plastron (hogu)
Notes: Padded body armour worn during sparring to protect the torso and score electronic points.


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Chung & Hong / 청 &홍

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

English: Colour designations for competitors in sparring: Chung (blue) and Hong (red).
Français : Désignations de couleur pour les compétiteurs en combat : Chung (bleu) et Hong (rouge).


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Coach / Entraîneur

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

English: Coach
Français : Entraîneur
Notes: Person authorized to give tactical advice and support to the athlete during a match.


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Competition area / Aire de compétition

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

English: Competition area
Français : Aire de compétition
Notes: Matted ring where official sparring or poomsae events take place.


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Conditioning / Conditionnement

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

English: Conditioning
Français : Conditionnement
Notes: Strength, cardio and endurance exercises added to improve overall athletic ability for Taekwondo.


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Cool-down / Retour au calme

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

English: Cool-down
Français : Retour au calme
Notes: Gentle stretching and breathing done at the end of class to help the body recover.


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Corner judge / Juge de coin

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

English: Corner judge
Français : Juge de coin


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Courtesy / Courtoisie

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

English: Courtesy
Français : Courtoisie
Notes: One of the core Taekwondo values: showing respect, kindness and good manners to others inside and outside the dojang.


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Dan / 단

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

English: Black belt rank, starting at 1st Dan and progressing upward, indicating advanced technical level and responsibility.
Français : Grade de ceinture noire, commençant au 1er dan et progressant vers les niveaux supérieurs, indiquant un niveau technique avancé et davantage de responsabilités.


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Dobok / 도복

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

English: Official Taekwondo uniform, usually jacket, pants, and belt (ti), designed for free movement.
Français : Uniforme officiel de taekwondo, généralement veste, pantalon et ceinture, conçu pour permettre une grande liberté de mouvement.


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Dojang / 도장

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

English: Training hall where Taekwondo classes are held, including mat space, equipment, and viewing area.
Français : Salle d’entraînement où se déroulent les cours de taekwondo, incluant la surface d’entraînement, l’équipement et la zone d’observation.


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Eolgul / 얼굴

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

English: High section, usually the face or head.
Français : Partie haute, généralement le visage ou la tête.


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Eolgul-jireugi / 얼굴지르기

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

English: High-section punch aimed at the face or head.
Français : Coup de poing au niveau haut visant le visage ou la tête.


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Flexibility training / Entraînement de flexibilité

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

English: Flexibility training
Français : Entraînement de flexibilité
Notes: Stretching and mobility work designed to safely increase range of motion for high kicks and proper stances.


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Forearm guards / Protège-avant-bras

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

English: Forearm guards
Français : Protège-avant-bras


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Gam-jeom / 감점

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

English: Penalty point given for prohibited acts or rule violations.
Français : Point de pénalité attribué pour des actes interdits ou des infractions au règlement.


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Green Belt / Ceinture verte

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

English: Green Belt
Français : Ceinture verte


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Groin protector / Coquille de protection

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

English: Groin protector
Français : Coquille de protection


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Gup / 급 (Kup)

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

English: Coloured-belt student rank below black belt, usually counted down from higher numbers (e.g., 10th gup) to 1st gup.
Français : Grade d’élève à ceinture de couleur, sous la ceinture noire, habituellement compté à rebours (par ex. du 10e au 1er gup).



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