Gisul · Technique · 기술
Thealphabetofthetrainedbody
“Every technique has a name, a body part that executes it and an exact place in combat. Without that vocabulary there is no form, no sparring, no grading.”
Chapter 01 · The concept
Whatisatechnique?
“A technique is a codified body movement with an exact Korean name, a body part that performs it and a defined target. It is not a gesture: it is a sign of a language learned through repetition.”
Every Taekwondo school teaches the same alphabet: stances that root the body, attacks that project force, blocks that redirect it and self-defense techniques for close combat. Names shift between ITF and WT, nuances change, but the base repertoire is shared.
Here they are catalogued with their hangul, their romanization, their translation and the body part that executes each one. Each entry is the minimum unit that an exam, a form or sparring already takes for granted.
“A black belt is not someone who performs hard techniques, but someone who performs basic techniques with a cleanness impossible for a white belt.”
Taekwondo oral tradition
Chapter 02 · The families
Fivefamiliesoftechnique
“Every technique belongs to one of five families. That classification is not decorative: it defines which body part works, which target it pursues and when it is taught within the belt curriculum.”
Stances are the base on which everything else is executed. Attacks split into hand and foot because of their radically different mechanics. Blocks redirect, they don't just stop. Self-defense is the last thing learned and the first thing that saves you.
Seogi
Stances
서기
The base on which every technique is built. Closed, open, fighting and transitional.
Gongkyeok
Attacks
공격
Punches, kicks, elbows, knees, head. Everything that projects force toward the opponent.
Makgi
Blocks
막기
Blocks with arm, open hand, leg and combinations. Defense that redirects rather than clashes.
Hosinsul
Self-defense
호신술
Releases, throws, controls, falls, weapon defense. Combat once distance is broken.
Gibon
Basic concepts
기본
Movements and generic terms that cross families and appear in any exam.
Chapter 03 · The anatomy
Thebodyexecutesinparts
“A kick is not delivered «with the leg». It is delivered with the instep, or the foot blade, or the heel, or the sole. The technique's name tells you exactly which body part carries the force to the target.”
Most-used body weapons
Body heights
Arae
Low
From the navel down. Kicks and blocks to the legs or the lower belly.
Momtong
Trunk
From the navel to the neck. The main scoring zone in WT sparring.
Eolgool
Face
From the neck up. High kicks, head strikes, the flashiest part of the repertoire.
Chapter 04 · The catalog
All 100 techniquesone by one
Filter by family, by subcategory or search by name. Each entry shows hangul, romanization, translation, the body part that executes it and, where it applies, height and landing.
- Stance
Naranhi Seogi
Parallel Stance
- Stance
Moa Seogi
Attention Stance
- Stance
Juchum Seogi
Riding Stance / Horse Stance
- Stance
Ap Seogi
Short Walking Stance
- Stance
Ap-kubi Seogi
Long Walking Stance
- Stance
Dwit-kubi Seogi
Back Stance
- Stance
Beom Seogi
Tiger Stance
- Stance
Hakdari Seogi
Crane Stance
- Stance
Koa Seogi
Cross Stance
- Stance
Yeop-kubi Seogi
Side Stance
- Stance
Gyeorugi Seogi
Fighting Stance / Guard Stance
- Stance
Yeop Juchum Seogi
Side Riding Stance
- Stance
Junbi Seogi
Ready stance
- Attack
Nakko Chagi
Low Hook Kick / Short Hook
Kick - Attack
I Dan Dubal Ap Chagi
Double Front Kick
Kick - Attack
Gawi Chagi
Double V Front Kick
Kick - Attack
Momtong Jireugi
Body Punch / Trunk Punch
PunchFistMomtong · trunk - Attack
Olgul Jireugi
Face Punch / Head Punch
PunchFistMomtong · trunk - Attack
Arae Jireugi
Low Punch
PunchFistMomtong · trunk - Attack
Ap Chagi
Front Kick
KickInstepMomtong · trunkLands forward · Returns back · Same spot - Attack
Baro Jireugi
Straight Punch / Jab
PunchFistMomtong · trunk - Attack
Dollyeo Chagi
Roundhouse Kick
KickInstepEolgool · faceLands forward · Returns back · Same spot - Attack
Bandae Jireugi
Reverse Punch
PunchFistMomtong · trunk - Attack
Yeop Chagi
Side Kick
KickFoot bladeMomtong · trunkLands forward · Returns back · Same spot · Crossed (koa) - Attack
Yeonsok Jireugi
Consecutive Punches
PunchFistMomtong · trunk - Attack
Dwit Chagi
Back Kick
KickSoleMomtong · trunkLands forward · Returns back · Same spot - Attack
Deung Jumeok Chigi
Back Fist Strike
Open hand - Attack
Naeryeo Chagi
Axe Kick
KickHeelEolgool · faceLands forward · Returns back · Same spot - Attack
Me Jumeok Chigi
Hammer Fist Strike
Open hand - Attack
Huryeo Chagi
Hook Kick
KickHeelEolgool · faceLands forward · Returns back · Same spot - Attack
Dwit Huryeo Chagi
Reverse Hook Kick / Back Hook Kick
KickHeelEolgool · faceLands forward · Returns back · Same spot - Attack
Bandal Chagi
Outside Crescent Kick
Kick - Attack
Sonkkeut Jjireugi
Spear Hand / Fingertip Strike
Open hand - Attack
An Chagi
Inside Crescent Kick
Kick