Theory

Taekwon-Do, or ITF Taekwon-Do, is a martial art that originated from Korea. It was founded on April 11, 1955, by General Choi Hong Hi, who wanted to share this martial art with the whole world.
It teaches students not only how to use their feet and fists, but also how to be respectful, courageous, and disciplined.

ITF stands for “International Taekwon-Do Federation.”
It is a major organization established to promote Taekwon-Do worldwide.

During classes, students learn kicking, punching and blocking techniques, and also self-defence, sparring and forms called “tuls.” They also learn to respect others and build self-confidence.

Today, children and adults practice ITF Taekwon-Do in many countries around the world.

In Korea, children also learn to count at a very young age.
Korean numbers sound different from English, but with a little practice, they become easy to say.

When you count in Korean, you have to listen carefully to the sounds and repeat them several times. You can clap your hands or show your fingers to help you memorize the numbers.

Here are the numbers from 1 to 10:

• 1 : hana (하나)
• 2 : dul (둘)
• 3 : set (셋)
• 4 : net (넷)
• 5 : daseot (다섯)
• 6 : yeoseot (여섯)
• 7 : ilgop (일곱)
• 8 : yeodeol (여덟)
• 9 : ahop (아홉)
• 10 : yeol (열)

In Korean, some words are a little longer, like “yeoseot” or “yeodeol”. It’s okay if you don’t get it right the first time. The most important thing is to have fun while learning.

You can use numbers every day:

• to count your toys,
• the steps of a staircase,
• the pencils in your pencil case,
• or even fruits on a plate!

The more you practice, the easier it will be to memorize Korean numbers. And soon, you’ll be able to count to 10 all by yourself in Korean!