While commands and terms will vary between Hapkido organisations and schools, some of the more common Korean words used in Hapkido are listed below, along with their translation. These are the most basic terms, those you are most likely to encounter in your first few weeks of training. Naturally there are many more that the student will pick up along the way, depending on their school. The customs explained below are the most basic and common adopted , once again, they will depend on the school.
While commands and terms will vary between Hapkido organisations and schools, some of the more common Korean words used in Hapkido are listed below, along with their translation. These are the most basic terms, those you are most likely to encounter in your first few weeks of training. Naturally there are many more that the student will pick up along the way, depending on their school. The customs explained below are the most basic and common adopted — once again, they will depend on the school.
Terms
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Uniform | Do-bok |
| Hapkido School | Do-jang |
| Teacher, 4th Dan | Sa-bom-nim |
| Thank you | Kamsa hum-ni-da |
| The Martial Arts Way | Mu-do |
| Self-Defence Technique | Ho-shin-sul |
| Shout | Ki-hap |
Commands
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Attention | Charyot |
| Pay respect to flags | Kukki ae Kyong-nye |
| Return | Pa-ro |
| Pay respect (bow) | Kyong-nye |
| Rest | Shwi-o |
| Ready | Joon-bi |
| Begin | Shi-jak |
| Stop | Ko-man |
Counting
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| One | Hanna |
| Two | Dol |
| Three | Se-t |
| Four | Ne-t |
| Five | Da-seot |
| Six | Yo-seot |
| Seven | Il-gup |
| Eight | Yo-dohl |
| Nine | A-hop |
| Ten | Yol |
| First | Il Bon |
| Second | Ee Bon |
| Third | Sam Bon |
| Fourth | Sa Bon |
Basic Technique Names
| English | Korean |
|---|---|
| Left Stance | Jya Jas-ay |
| Right Stance | Ooh Jas-ay |
| Punching | Kwon Sool |
| Kicking | Pal Chagi |
| Hand Grab technique | Son baegi |
| Blocking & Striking | Makko Chigi |
| Basic Technique | Kibonsul |
| Break Fall | Nak bup |
| Striking | Chigi |
| Breathing Exercise | (Tan-Jon) Ho-Bup |
| Front Kick | Ap Chagi |
| Side Kick | Yop Chagi |
| Turning Kick | Chigga Chagi |
| Shin Kick | Antari Chagi |
| Low Hook Kick | Gurrop Chagi |
| Groin Kick | Jukie Chagi |
| Knee Kick | Morup Chagi |
Customs
| Bow at the door on entering and leaving the dojang. | Bow to training partner at beginning and end of practice. |
| Bow to the instructor at beginning and end of class. | No shoes on dojang floor, unless special training shoes. |
| Bow to the national flags at beginning and end of class. | Uniform must be clean, neat and tidy. |