Fist Strikes ( 지르기 jireugi ) Terminology

In taekwondo, Korean language is often used. During tests practitioners are usually asked what certain Korean words used in class mean. These words are fairly common amongst taekwondo schools, but accuracy of pronunciation can vary greatly.

Taekwondo can also be a great way to learn the Korean language by engaging in conversations with practitioners while at school. Here is a basic list of commonly used words that might be expected. Knowing the fundamental basics is very important for your learning path as you build your skills and knowledge. When you reach senior belt you are expected to guide the junior belts when they are beginning Taekwondo such as showing by example.

View all taekwondo strikes on the Main Fist Strikes ( 지르기 jireugi ) Section »

TAEKWONDO STRIKES
	Hangul 한글	Korean	Belt Requirement	Difficulty Level	Tutorial
Fist Punch	주먹 지르기	jumeok-jireugi		Beginner Level	Tutorial »
Middle Punch	몸통 지르기	momtong-jireugi		Beginner Level	Tutorial »
Front Hand Middle Punch	몸통 반대 지르기	momtong-bandae-jireugi		Beginner Level	Tutorial »
Low Punch	아래 지르기	arae-jireugi		Beginner Level	Tutorial »
High Punch	올려 지르기	olgul-jireugi		Beginner Level	Tutorial »
Rear Hand Middle Punch	몸통 바로 지르기	momtong-baro-jireugi		Beginner Level	Tutorial »
Double Punch	몸통 두번 지르기	dubeon-jireugi		Beginner Level	Tutorial »
Lift Punch	치지르기	chi-jireugi		Intermediate Level	Tutorial »
Downward Punch	내려지르기	naeryeo-jireugi		Intermediate Level	Tutorial »
Vertical Punch	세워지르기	sewo-jireugi		Intermediate Level	Tutorial »
Turning Punch	돌려지르기	dollyeo-jireugi		Intermediate Level	Tutorial »
Side Punch	옆지르기	yeop-jireugi		Advanced Level	Tutorial »
Turn Over Punch	젖혀지르기	jeocheo-jireugi		Advanced Level	Tutorial »
Fist Turn-over Punch	주먹 젖혀지르기	jumeok jeocheo-jireugi		Advanced Level
Double-Fist Turn-over Punch	두주먹 젖혀지르기	dujumeok jeocheo-jireugi		Advanced Level
'C' Shape Punch	‘ㄷ’ 자지르기	digeutja-jireugi		Advanced Level	Tutorial »
Pulling and Punching	당겨지르기	danggyeo-jireugi		Advanced Level	Tutorial »
Target Punch	표적지르기	pyojeok-jireugi		Advanced Level	Tutorial »
Extended Knuckle Fist	밤주먹 지르기	bamjumeok-jireugi		Advanced Level	Tutorial »
Extended Knuckle Fist Turn-over Punch	밤주먹 젖혀지르기	bamjumeok-jeocheo-jireugi		Advanced Level
Fork Punch	쳇다리지르기	chetdar-jireugi		Advanced Level	Tutorial »
Keumgang Punch	금강지르기	keumgang-jireugi		Advanced Level	Tutorial »
Keumgang Forward Punch	금강 앞지르기	keumgang-ap-jireugi		Advanced Level
Keumgang Side Punch	금강 옆지르기	keumgang-yeop-jireugi		Advanced Level

Here is where you can learn more about Taekwondo 태권도. Knowing the fundamental basics is very important for your learning path as you build your skills and knowledge. There are certain rules that need to be followed to show respect to the master ( 사범님 sabeomnim ), the instructors ( 교사님 gyosannim ), other practitioners and to the martial arts. They vary between schools but many have similar rules and guidelines. For more information View Taekwondo Basics »