Vocabulaire Clé des Sports de Combat - Taekwondo

a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks

any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

an Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Dae-Han-Min-Gook or Han-Gook

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

to do or play something many times to become good at it

the actions taken by an individual to protect themselves or their property from harm or damage

the condition of being physically healthy, strong, and able to perform physical activity

the practice of using methods such as punishment, training, or guidance to enforce rules and improve behavior

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

connected with the Olympic Games

connected with the Olympic Games

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

the quality of being able to bend easily without breaking or being damaged

a hard hit made with a closed fist

a regular and distinct sequence that can be found in certain situations

the ability to maintain a steady position or posture, preventing falling or tipping

the power to manage or direct someone or something

the activity of physically attacking or struggling against others, especially in battle or war

a set of moral beliefs or principles of what is important in life

admiration for someone or something because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

the quality of behaving or talking in a way that is truthful and free of deception

the ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals and resist short-term temptations

having devoted a lot of time and effort into learning necessary skills for a particular field or activity

paying close attention and concentrating on a specific goal, activity, or task

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

an established way of thinking or doing something among a specific group of people

a formal event or ritual held to mark a special occasion

education or instruction provided in a series of lessons or meetings, often held regularly

to bend the head or upper body forward as a gesture of respect, greeting, thanks, or acknowledgment

a traditional Korean martial arts uniform worn during taekwondo training and competitions

a colored band worn in some martial arts to indicate a practitioner's rank or level

a person's position within a social hierarchy or class

gradual movement toward a goal or a desired state

the general condition of a person's mind or body

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

an ability to do something well, especially after training

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things