UMTKD Info Sheet W2013.pdf - University of Michigan

University of Michigan Taekwondohttp://www.umich.edu/~umtkd/Information PacketAbout TaekwondoTaekwondo is a Korean martial art that traces its roots back thousands of years and, in its modern incarnation,combines traditional Korean martial arts with various other arts from surrounding areas. Modern taekwondo cameinto existence a little over half a century ago, and since then it has become one of the most popular martial arts inthe world. Taekwondo is particularly renowned for its fluid footwork and explosive kicks. Because of its immensepopularity, taekwondo has been an official Olympic sport since the 2000 Sydney games.University of Michigan Taekwondo ClubThe University of Michigan Taekwondo Club is a student‐run organization under the RecSports department. While weemphasize the sport and athletic aspects of taekwondo, you will learn everything necessary to be well‐rounded in themartial art. This is a great way for students interested in getting a great physical workout while learning and refiningthe fundamentals of taekwondo. The club is open to all levels from beginner to advanced, and we compete actively inregional and collegiate tournaments.. Club dues are $80 for the winter semester and are due by the end of January.Our members begin with varying levels of experience. Many people come to us with no prior experience, whileothers have trained for several years. UMTKD is open to ALL experience levels. The best way to know if taekwondois right for you is to stop in and train with us for a few classes.Instructors (Bios available online)Grandmaster Hwa Chong, 10 th dan – master instructorMaster Stephen Busch, 5 th danMaster Naji Husseini, 4 th danMaster Jacque Husseini, 4 th danAjae Whittaker, 3 rd danOfficersPresident: Ajae WhittakerExternal VP: Hasan SafiuddinInternal VP: Cat KnoerrSecretary: Chet SukhTreasurer: Alex MinghineWebmaster: Steve ZekanyMedia Specialist: Chris FordEquipment Manager: Omar GatesClub Practice Schedule (All classes are held in CCRB 3275)DayMondayWednesdayFridaySundayTime8:00 – 9:00 pm (beginners)9:00 – 10:00 pm (non‐beginners)8:00 – 9:30 pm (everyone)9:30 – 10:00 pm (open workout for individual attention and self‐workout)7:00 – 9:00 pm (everyone; bring sparring gear)5:00 – 7:00 pm (no uniform required; bring sparring gear)***Competition training for experienced members only; permission required

University of Michigan Taekwondohttp://www.umich.edu/~umtkd/Information PacketImportant DatesDateEventClass for those with NO taekwondo experience: 8:00‐8:45 pmWednesday, January 16 Information session and demo: 8:45‐9:15 pmClass for those with some taekwondo experience: 9:15‐10:00 pmSaturday, February 16 ECTC collegiate tournament (Princeton, NJ)*Wednesday, February 27 Midterm test (CCRB 3275, 9:00‐10:00 pm)March 2‐10“Spring” break; no classesEarly or Late AprilECTC collegiate tournament (time and place TBA)*April 13‐14Collegiate Nationals (Colorado Springs, CO)*Sunday, April 21Promotion test (CCRB 3275, 3:00‐7:00 pm)* Please see Naji or Jacque if you are interested in competing.PromotionPromotion tests are held each at the end of semester and are overseen by Grandmaster Chong. Requirements foreach belt will be discussed in class and are available on the website. Please see Naji or Jacque for permission totest.TerminologyThese are some basic terms that you will hear regularly. See the webpage for additional Korean terms.English Korean English KoreanAttention Charyeot One HanaBowRelaxKyeongneShiohTwoThreeDulSetReady Chunbi Four NetBegin Shijak Five DaseotStop Kuman Six YeoseotPauseResumeFormsKalyeoKaesokPoomseSevenEightNineIlgopYeodeolAhopSparring Kyeorugi Ten YeolUniform Dobok Twenty SemulTraining Hall Dojang Thirty SoranYellThank youKihapKamsahamnidaFortyFiftyMahunSwinClass Guidelines1) Come early to warm up, stretch, and mentally focus. Early is on time, and on time is late.2) Come to class in full uniform, except Sundays. Uniforms are not required for beginners until the promotiontest.3) Bow before entering or leaving the workout area.4) Respond to instructors with “yes sir / ma’am”