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In Taekwondo, they have a wide variety of defensive blocks(Makgis) that are taught in curriculums. There is a block available for nearly every possible attack a person can use to defend themselves. So, what are the blocks in TaeKwondo? All blocks in Taekwondo are essential to practice for both poomsae and One step Sparring. There are, however, some blocks that …
In TaeKwonDo forms are called Poomsae and the practice and development of Poomsae skills is the soul of Taekwondo practice. If you are at all considering training in TaeKwonDo or perhaps you have already started taking TaeKwondo Classes, here is what you first need to know about learning Poomsae: Technique Knowledge Attitude Focus Posture Timing Power Breathing Poomsae are used …
The TaeKwonDo Form 8 or Poomsae Taegeuk Pal Jang applies the Gon principle of Palgwe. Gon symbolizes the earth, the source of life. Keon is the father, Gon is the mother. The earth is where the creative force of heaven is realized. Gon represents the receptivity of the earth. It is moist and heavy, sinking into the ground. Gon is …
The WTF TaeKwonDo Form 7 or Poomsae Tageuk Chil Jang applies the Gan principle of Palgwe. Gan means “top stop”, and symbolizes a mountain. It is male, taciturn and steady. Like a mountain, it is totally stable and cannot be moved. One should not act hastily – the principle expressed by Gan. We must know when to forge ahead, but …
The TaeKwonDo Form 6 or Poomsae Taegeuk Yuk (Yook) Jang applies to the principle of Gam of Palgwe. Gam is male, and it symbolizes North. Through Gam, we learn that we can overcome every difficulty if we go forward with self-confidence and persistence, easy to bend but not to break. Gam is water, which is formless, yet never loses its …
