Which Korean term means 'Attention'?

• A. Ahn-yong
• B. Dojang
• C. Cha-ryot
• D. Gam-sa

Answer: (C)

Cha-ryot means “Attention.” In Taekwondo practice, this command cues you to assume a formal, upright standing posture with focus and readiness. It’s used at the start of drills, forms, or salutes to establish discipline and prepare you for what comes next. The posture you take when you hear it is typically tall and alert, with feet together and eyes forward, signaling that you’re fully ready to engage. This term is specifically about how your body should be aligned and treated in that moment, not about greeting someone, the place you train, or thanking someone. A familiar Korean greeting is used for hello or goodbye, the place of practice is called the dojang, and saying thank you is gam-sa, so those concepts are different from the attention command.