Form 6 Taegeuk Yook Jang

WTF Taekwondo Blue Belt Form| Poomsae Taegeuk Yuk Jang

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 …

Tae Kwon Do Form 5 Oh Jang

WTF TaeKwonDo Blue Belt Form | Poomsae Taegeuk Oh Jang

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 …

Tae Kwon Do Form 4 - Taegeuk Sa Jang

WTF TaeKwonDo Green Belt Form | Poomsae Taegeuk Sa Jang

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 …

Tae Kwon Do Form Taegeuk Sam Jang

WTF TaeKwonDo Green Belt Form |Poomsae Taegeuk Sam Jang

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 …

Taegeuk Yi Jang - Tae Kwon Do Form 2

WTF TaeKwonDo Yellow Belt Form | Poomsae Taegeuk Ee Jang

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 …

Tae Kwon Do Form 1

WTF TaeKwonDo White Belt Form | Taegeuk Il Jang

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 …

Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Form SipJin

WTF Taekwondo Black Belt Form Five – Shipjin

TaeKwonDo Black Belt Form Sipjin is the 5th black belt test you will take as you continue to go up the ladder  in learning your Tae Kwon Do black belt forms. The Sipjin Black Belt form in Tae Kwon Do is to be practiced and mastered by 5th Dan Black Belters in order to showcase their lessons, skills, and progression …

How to do the Keumgang Form

WTF TaeKwonDo Black Belt Form Two – Keumgang

History of the Form The Kukkiwon Textbook describes Keumgang as follows: “Keumgang (meaning diamond) has the meaning or translation of ‘hardness’ and ‘ponderosity’. The mountain Keumgang on the Korean peninsula, which is regarded as the center of national spirit, and the ‘Keumgang Yoksa’ (Keumgang warrior) as named by Buddha, who represents a mighty warrior, are the background denominating this poomsae. …

Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Forms

WTF TaeKwonDo Black Belt Form One – Koryo

Koryo (Korea), the first Taekwondo black belt formed to be studied, is the name of an old Korean Dynasty and that kind of spirit is reflected in the movements of the Poomsae Koryo. Each movement of this Poomsae is meant to represent the strength and energy that was needed at the time to control the Mongols.  This Black Belt form …

Tips on Sparring in Tae Kwon Do

How to Prepare For A TaeKwonDo Tournament

Going to a TaeKwonDo Tournament can be a daunting experience and can be somewhat intimidating if its your first time. When I went to my first tournament (quite a few years ago) there wasn’t information readily available to give me tips on how to prepare for a TaeKwonDo tournament. In the school I am at currently, there is an upcoming …