Republic of the Philippines

BICOL STATE COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCES and TECHNOLOGY

City of Naga
Telephone No. (054) 4720416 Loc. 123
Fax No. (054) 4720415
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TAEKWONDO

MODULE OVERVIEW

This module introduces you to nature, background, playing equipment, and game terminologies
in Taekwondo as a foundation of the succeeding playing activity. As you explore the lesson, it provides
opportunities to acquire the knowledge, and appreciation of, and learn the essential of the skill in
playing Taekwondo. Most of the activities here are designed for our synchronous and asynchronous
sessions. For synchronous session, you will be engage in online interactive, and collaborative learning
activities. On the other hand, synchronous sessions, will be done using Google classroom by completing
course readings, viewing online content, responding to pre-lecture questions, and submitting
performance task outputs.

OBJECTIVES

Upon the completion of this module, the student should be able to:

1. Understand the historical background and development of Taekwondo

2. Develop understanding of the development of Taekwondo as a sports in local and international

competition

3. Identify and describe the terminologies and equipment in playing Taekwondo

4. Determine the basic movements in Taekwondo.

WHAT IS TAEKWONDO?

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that trains both the body and the mind. Tae means “foot”;
Kwon means “hand” or “fist”; and Do means “art or way”. Literally, Taekwondo means “the way of the
foot and the fist.” It is an art of self-defense that includes punches, kicks, blocks, and strikes with bare
hands and feet.

The art was practiced as early as 50BCE, during the Period of the Three Kingdoms - Koguryo,
Silla, and Paekche. It can be traced to the art of Tae Kyon, which was first practiced in Koguryo.
However, it was the Silla kingdom that developed and spread the art. The art was given the name
“Taekwondo” in 1995.
 Taekwondo is also an Olympics sport. It was first stagged as a demonstration sport at the Seoul
Olympics (1988). It was adopted as an official Olympic program at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and was
confirmed as an official Olympic sport in the 2004 Athens Olympics.

THE PHILIPPINE TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION

Taekwondo was introduced in the Philippines by a Korean expert who was invited by the
Philippines government to demonstrate the martial art in 1970. During that time, martial arts became
very lucrative due to global cinematic exposure, and this provided the path for the proliferation of
Taekwondo in the Philippines. Because of the beauty and elegance of Taekwondo, the sport soon
captured a good following. With this, the first Taekwondo headquarters was established in Makati.
During the 1st Asian Taekwondo Championships in 1974 (Seoul, Korea), the Philippines ventured forth in
the international scene by winning a bronze medal. Since that fateful day, the Philippines has
participated in various international Taekwondo competitions, winning medals and gaining honors.

Through the years, Taekwondo has flourished in the country. The PTA boasts of having more
than 500,000 members at present in different colleges and universities, gyms and clubs, top
corporations, and government agencies, includes the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), amount to
more than 1,500 chapters nationwide.

The PTA Vision

The PTA perceives a nation with dynamic citizenry through the influence and motivation of
Taekwondo as a martial art, science and sport.

Our Purpose

To contribute to the development of our people by imploring values, enhancing their skills
through constant practice and living the spirit of the martial art through the psychology of sports. To
gain honor for the Philippines through international competition while acting as ambassadors of
friendship and goodwill.

FOUNDATION OF A TRUE TAEKWONDO JIN

TENETS OF TAEKWONDO

S – SELF-CONFIDENCE

M – MODESTY

I – INDOMITABLE SPIRIT

P – PERSEVERANCE

E – ETIQUETTE
 A person has self-confidence when he believes in his own abilities. It follows that a person must
first acquire these abilities through constant study, training and practice. True self-confidence is based
on true knowledge about one’s self and abilities.

A modest person has a humble opinion of one’s self and achievements. A modest person is not
flashy or showy. The virtue of humility helps a person control his disordered desire for his own
excellence, and therefore it helps to create an atmosphere that makes it possible for people to get along
together.

A person with indomitable spirit is not easily discouraged or defeated. Having indomitable spirit
requires an inner reflection on things to determine whether they are right or wrong and then
proceeding to do what is right. Indomitable spirit, therefore, is very closely related to the virtue of
precedence.

A perceiving person takes the steps necessary to achieve the goal he has set himself, in spite of
internal or external difficulties, and despite anything that might weaken his resolve through the course
of time. The final test of perseverance is the ability to finish what one has decided and set out to do.

Etiquette is the form of conduct or behaviour prescribed custom or authority to be observed in

social, official or professional life. It is the manner of acting correctly. Etiquette includes (but is also
more than) the practice of good manners and right conduct. Etiquette is an indispensable part of the
virtues of courtesy, self-control and the cardinal virtue of justice.

THE TAEKWONDO TRAINING PROGRAM

Taekwondo training consists of Poomsae (forms), Kyorugi (sparring) and Kyukpa (breaking).

A. POOMSAE (FORMS)
Poomsae is a series of offensive and defensive movements practiced against an
imaginary opponent. I is possible to learn Taekwondo without an opponent and become
proficient in actual sparring using the various techniques and movements in the forms.

Benefits of Poomsae
• Improves breathing control, flexibility and balance
• Builds stronger muscles, ligaments and tendons
• Familiarizes the student with the different
A. Foot, hand and body movements
B. Types of power; staying power and bursts of power
• Allows a fuller range of movement
• Develops self-confidence and mental courage
• Is a good physical conditioner
Please watch

1. SEAGAMES 2019: Philippines mixed pair team recognized poomsae

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qMdogtm5eI

B. KYORUGI (SPARRING)
Kyorugi or sparring is an actual fight between two competitors using the practice of Taekwondo.
This activity is a regular part of the training program for those who are yellow belts and above.

Three types of Kyorugi or Sparring

1. Pre-arranged sparring
This is a type of sparring using predetermined set of moves. It is usually the self-defense
movements which can be grouped into the one-step self-defense or the three-step self-defense.

2. Free sparring/ Study sparring

The right occasion to experiment or try out new techniques is during this kind of
sparring. It is a controlled or practice sparring in preparation for actual competition.

3. Competition Sparring
This is a type of sparring using the skilful techniques and strategies practiced in the gym
but governed by the WT competition rules.
C. KYUKPA (BREAKING)
Breaking or Kyukpa is a way of gouging the precision of kicks and the power of
techniques by breaking a solid object such as a board or brick. This skill is learned and practiced
by more advanced players.
 TERMINOLOGIES

ONE Ha-nah
TWO Dhul
THREE Seht
FOUR Neht
FIVE Da-seot
SIX Yeo-seot
SEVEN Il-gop
EIGHT Yeo-dul
NINE A-hop
TEN Yeol

BEGIN Shi-jak
BREAK Kal-yeo
STOP/FINISH Keu-man
TIME Kye-shi

TAEKWONDO FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS

BASIC STANCES
BASIC PUNCHES
BASIC BLOCK
THE 20 STEPS OF FOUNDATION FORM 1
 FOUNDATION FORM 1 VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot-rBhiIUKs

TAEKWONDO PROTECTIVE GEAR AND EQUIPMENT

Let’s do some action!

1. VIDEO PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY.

Perform the Taekwondo Foundation Form 1 while counting in Korean from 1 to 10 and in
English from 11 to 20. Don’t forget to shout Kihap in the 8th and 16th count. Start in Charyot to
Kyungye then in Joon Bi stance. Use the guide pictures and attached videos in this module.
Enjoy!