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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 considering to start training in TaeKwonDo or perhaps you have already have started taking TaeKwondo Classes, you will begin to learn a series of what are called Taegeuks or a set of Poomsaes that will incorporate the …
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 Red Belt Form 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, …
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 …
Taw Kwon Do Form 5 or Poomsae Taegeuk O Jang is a series of actions applying the Seon of Palgwe. Seon is female, and symbolizes the wind. Although there are horrible and destructive winds, such as the typhoon, hurricane, and tornado, the wind’s true nature is gentle but penetrating. Spring breezes softly caress the willow, but the willow does not …
Green Belt Form – Taegeuk Sa Jang The Tae Kwon Do Form 4 or also known as Taegeuk Sa Jang applies the principle of Jin of Palgwe where Jin is male. It represents thunder, which with lightning, evokes fear and trembling, but reminds us that danger, like a thunderstorm, passes as suddenly as it comes, leaving blue skies, sunshine, and …
Green Belt Form – Taegeuk Sam Jang The Tae Kwon Do Poomsae 3 or more formally known as the Taegeuk Sam Jang form represents the symbol of Ri meaning fire (hot & bright) encouraging the student to develop their training and to promote a sense of justice. Ri is feminine, and represents South. The actions of Ri should be performed …
Tae Kwon Do Yellow Belt Form Taegeuk Ee Jan(also spelled Taegeuk Yi) is the second form in a series of 8. Its meaning is to be strong inside but fragile on the outside. The movements of this Poomse (or form) should be performed knowing that man has limitations, but that we can overcome these limitations. By doing this, it will …
White Belt Form – Taegeuk Il Jang Taekgeuk Il Jang or more informally known number as Tae Kwon Do Form 1 is the very first of a total of 8 poomsae’s or forms that is sanctioned by both the WTF( World Tae Kwon Do Federation) and Kukkiwon. The reason the title is Taeguek Il Jang instead of just Form 1 …
