Joining a Taekwondo dojang (studio) in Korea is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the culture and get great exercise. This guide provides the essential Korean phrases you’ll need to inquire about and register for Taekwondo classes, covering everything from asking about schedules and fees to understanding the registration process.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 태권도 수업 등록하기
Pronunciation: tae-kwon-do su-eop deung-nok-ha-gi
Meaning: Registering for Taekwondo classes
Basic Registration Phrases
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Expression: 태권도 수업에 등록하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: tae-kwon-do su-eo-be deung-nok-ha-go si-peo-yo.
Meaning: I want to register for Taekwondo classes. -
Expression: 등록 절차가 어떻게 되나요?
Pronunciation: deung-nok jeol-cha-ga eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: What is the registration procedure? -
Expression: 여기서 등록할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: yeo-gi-seo deung-nok-hal su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I register here? -
Expression: 등록 신청서를 주세요.
Pronunciation: deung-nok sin-cheong-seo-reul ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me a registration form. -
Expression: 언제부터 수업을 시작할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: eon-je-bu-teo su-eo-beul si-jak-hal su it-na-yo?
Meaning: When can I start the classes? -
Expression: 필요한 서류가 있나요?
Pronunciation: pil-yo-han seo-ryu-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there any required documents? -
Expression: 외국인도 등록 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: oe-gu-gin-do deung-nok ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Can foreigners also register? -
Expression: 등록비는 얼마인가요?
Pronunciation: deung-nok-bi-neun eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: How much is the registration fee? -
Expression: 상담을 받고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: sang-dam-eul bat-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I would like to have a consultation. -
Expression: 도장에 직접 방문해도 되나요?
Pronunciation: do-jang-e jik-jeop bang-mun-hae-do doe-na-yo?
Meaning: May I visit the dojang in person?
Asking About Classes
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Expression: 수업 시간표를 볼 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: su-eop si-gan-pyo-reul bol su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Can I see the class schedule? -
Expression: 초보자 반이 있나요?
Pronunciation: cho-bo-ja ba-ni it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a beginner’s class? -
Expression: 성인반 수업은 언제 있나요?
Pronunciation: seong-in-ban su-eo-beun eon-je it-na-yo?
Meaning: When are the adult classes? -
Expression: 수업은 일주일에 몇 번 하나요?
Pronunciation: su-eo-beun il-ju-i-re myeot beon ha-na-yo?
Meaning: How many times a week are the classes? -
Expression: 한 반에 학생 수는 몇 명인가요?
Pronunciation: han ba-ne hak-saeng su-neun myeot myeong-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: How many students are in one class? -
Expression: 체험 수업을 해볼 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: che-heom su-eo-beul hae-bol su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I try a trial class? -
Expression: 도복은 따로 구매해야 하나요?
Pronunciation: do-bo-geun tta-ro gu-mae-hae-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Do I need to purchase the uniform (dobok) separately? -
Expression: 어떤 레벨의 수업들이 있나요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon re-be-rui su-eop-deu-ri it-na-yo?
Meaning: What levels of classes are available? -
Expression: 수업은 몇 시간 동안 진행되나요?
Pronunciation: su-eo-beun myeot si-gan dong-an jin-haeng-doe-na-yo?
Meaning: How long does each class last? -
Expression: 주말반도 있나요?
Pronunciation: ju-mal-ban-do it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there weekend classes too?
Discussing Fees and Payment
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Expression: 월 수강료는 얼마인가요?
Pronunciation: wol su-gang-nyo-neun eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: How much is the monthly tuition fee? -
Expression: 첫 달 비용은 총 얼마인가요? (등록비, 도복 포함)
Pronunciation: cheot dal bi-yong-eun chong eol-ma-in-ga-yo? (deung-nok-bi, do-bok po-ham)
Meaning: How much is the total cost for the first month? (Including registration fee, uniform) -
Expression: 결제는 어떻게 하나요?
Pronunciation: gyeol-je-neun eo-tteo-ke ha-na-yo?
Meaning: How do I make the payment? -
Expression: 카드 결제 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: ka-deu gyeol-je ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is credit card payment possible? -
Expression: 계좌 이체도 되나요?
Pronunciation: gye-jwa i-che-do doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Is bank transfer also possible? -
Expression: 할인 혜택이 있나요?
Pronunciation: ha-rin hye-tae-gi it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there any discount benefits? -
Expression: 가족 할인이 있나요?
Pronunciation: ga-jok ha-ri-ni it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a family discount? -
Expression: 장기 등록 시 할인이 있나요?
Pronunciation: jang-gi deung-nok si ha-ri-ni it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a discount for long-term registration? -
Expression: 환불 규정은 어떻게 되나요?
Pronunciation: hwan-bul gyu-jeong-eun eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: What is the refund policy? -
Expression: 영수증 받을 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: yeong-su-jeung ba-deul su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Can I get a receipt?
Cultural Tips
When visiting or joining a Taekwondo dojang in Korea, keep these cultural points in mind:
Respect (예의 – ye-ui): Respect for instructors (사범님 – sa-beom-nim) and senior students (선배님 – seon-bae-nim) is paramount. Always bow when entering and leaving the dojang, and when greeting instructors and seniors.
Uniform (도복 – Dobok): The dobok should always be clean and worn properly. It’s a symbol of your commitment to training.
Addressing Instructors: Always address instructors using the title ‘사범님’ (sa-beom-nim). Using their name directly without the title is considered disrespectful.
Entering the Dojang: Remove your shoes before entering the main training area. There’s usually a designated shoe rack.
Participation: Show enthusiasm and effort during training. Responding with a loud “네!” (Ne! – Yes!) or “알겠습니다!” (Al-get-seum-ni-da! – Understood!) shows attentiveness.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Alex visits a local Taekwondo dojang to inquire about joining classes.
Characters:
A: Alex (Prospective Student)
B: 사범님 (Sa-beom-nim – Instructor)
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Expression: A: 안녕하세요. 태권도 수업에 대해 문의하고 싶어서 왔습니다.
Pronunciation: A: an-nyeong-ha-se-yo. tae-kwon-do su-eo-be dae-hae mun-ui-ha-go si-peo-seo wat-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Hello. I came here because I wanted to inquire about Taekwondo classes. -
Expression: B: 네, 어서 오세요. 어떤 점이 궁금하신가요?
Pronunciation: B: ne, eo-seo o-se-yo. eo-tteon jeo-mi gung-geum-ha-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, welcome. What are you curious about? -
Expression: A: 성인 초보자인데, 혹시 초보자 반이 있나요? 그리고 수업 시간표를 알 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: A: seong-in cho-bo-ja-in-de, hok-si cho-bo-ja ba-ni it-na-yo? geu-ri-go su-eop si-gan-pyo-reul al su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: A: I’m an adult beginner. Is there perhaps a beginner’s class? And could I know the class schedule? -
Expression: B: 네, 성인 초보자 반은 저녁 7시에 있습니다. 주 3회 수업이고, 시간표는 여기 있습니다.
Pronunciation: B: ne, seong-in cho-bo-ja ba-neun jeo-nyeok il-gop-si-e it-seum-ni-da. ju sam-hoe su-eo-bi-go, si-gan-pyo-neun yeo-gi it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Yes, the adult beginner class is at 7 PM. It’s 3 times a week, and here is the schedule. -
Expression: A: 감사합니다. 월 수강료는 얼마인가요? 그리고 등록 절차도 알려주세요.
Pronunciation: A: gam-sa-ham-ni-da. wol su-gang-nyo-neun eol-ma-in-ga-yo? geu-ri-go deung-nok jeol-cha-do al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: A: Thank you. How much is the monthly tuition fee? And please tell me the registration procedure as well. -
Expression: B: 월 수강료는 15만원이고, 첫 달에는 도복비 5만원이 추가됩니다. 등록은 신청서 작성하시고 수강료 납부하시면 바로 가능합니다. 체험 수업도 가능하니 원하시면 말씀해주세요.
Pronunciation: B: wol su-gang-nyo-neun sip-o-man-won-i-go, cheot da-re-neun do-bok-bi o-man-won-i chu-ga-doem-ni-da. deung-no-geun sin-cheong-seo jak-seong-ha-si-go su-gang-nyo nap-bu-ha-si-myeon ba-ro ga-neung-ham-ni-da. che-heom su-eop-do ga-neung-ha-ni won-ha-si-myeon mal-sseum-hae-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: B: The monthly fee is 150,000 won, and for the first month, there’s an additional 50,000 won for the uniform. Registration is possible right after you fill out the application form and pay the fee. A trial class is also possible, so please let me know if you’d like one. -
Expression: A: 네, 알겠습니다. 한번 생각해보고 다시 오겠습니다.
Pronunciation: A: ne, al-get-seum-ni-da. han-beon saeng-gak-hae-bo-go da-si o-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Yes, I understand. I’ll think about it and come back again.
Practice Tips
Familiarizing yourself with these phrases will make the registration process much smoother! Try practicing them out loud, maybe even role-playing the conversation example with a friend~ Visiting a dojang and using these expressions, even if just to inquire, is excellent real-world practice. Don’t be afraid to ask questions using ‘질문 있어요’ (jil-mun i-sseo-yo – I have a question) if you’re unsure about anything. Good luck with your Taekwondo journey! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/Good luck!)
