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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …