Jacobs Tae Kwon Do

Our Martial Arts Program

A typical Jacobs Tae Kwon Do martial arts class is made up of calisthenics, stretching, self defence and the style of Tae Kwon Do. Students are slowly and meaningfully introduced to martial art techniques and principles to help move them toward this end.

The belt system is one way in which this is accomplished. There are nine belts in which each student must work through from white to first degree black belt. Within any given belt are requirements which are used to help mold and move the student toward their balance. Each student is introduced to short term goal setting. These goals are measurable, attainable and specific. Through achieving these short term goals the students learn how to focus on attaining long term goals.

Holding a grading is another way in which instructors challenge their students: gradings allows instructors to gauge individual progress. It also helps push each student to reach for their full potential. Performing on a stage takes practice and the more one does it the better one performs. As a result a student’s confidence and self esteem has no choice but to grow.

Private lessons
Private lessons with Instructor Mike Jacobs are available upon request. A great way to improve your technique, or get ready for a grading or tournament.

Jacobs Tae Kwon Do Basic Terms

General Terms:

• Kukki day ha yu -----------------To the flag
• Charyet-----------------Attention
• Kyung-------------------Bow(salute)
• Joon bi------------------Ready Stance
• Shio---------------------Relax Position
• Kuman-----------------Stop
• Barro-----------------Return to ready position
• Dojang-----------------Training centre
• Dobuk-----------------Uniform
• Gyo sa nim -----------------Instructor

 Blocks, Strikes & Stances:

• Arae Makgi------------Low Block
• Apjoomuk--------------Front Jab
• Dwitjoomuk -----------Rear Cross
• Aul Gool Makgi-------High Block
• Mom Tong Makgi----Middle Block
• Son Nal Mok Chigi—Knife Hand Strike
• Joo Chum Sae---------Riding(Horse) Stance Middle Punch
• Ap Koobi---------------Front Stance
• Dwi Koobi--------------Back Stance

 Kicks:

• Ap Chagi---------------Front Kick
• Yop Chagi-------------Side Kick
• Bi Chagi----------------Angle Kick
• Dolyo Chagi-----------Round Kick
• Ap Bal Bi Chagi------Front Foot Angle Kick

Colour Belt Poomse:

• Taegeuk 1---------------El-Jang
• Taegeuk 2---------------E-Jang
• Taegeuk 3---------------Sam-Jang
• Taegeuk 4---------------Sa-Jang
• Taegeuk 5---------------O-Jang
• Taegeuk 6---------------Yook-Jang
• Taegeuk 7---------------Chil-Jang
• Taegeuk 8---------------Jang

Black Belt Poomse:

• 1st Dan---------------Koryo
• 2nd Dan---------------Keumgan
• 3rd Dan---------------Taebaek
• 4th Dan---------------Pyongwon

Counting:

• Hana-------------------One
• Tul---------------------Two
• Set----------------------Three
• Net----------------------Four
• Dasut-------------------Five
• Yasut-------------------Six
• Illgo---------------------Seven
• Yadul-------------------Eight
• Aho----------------------Nine
• Yeol---------------------Ten

Grading:

A student’s eligibility for grading is determined by several factors:

• a minimum number of classes,
• knowledge of techniques and curriculum,
• efforts to understand the rules of conduct and the principals of Tae Kwon Do,and
• the demonstration and practice of respect both in class and around the community.