MEANING OF THE TAEGUEK FORMS
Taeguek Il Jang
Taegeuk 1 Jang represents the symbol
of "Keon", one of the 8 Kwaes (divination signs), which means the
"heaven and yang". As the "Keon" symbolizes the beginning
of the creation of all thing in the universe, do does the Taegeuk 1 Jang in the
training of Taekwondo. This poomsae is characterized by its easiness in
practicing, largely consisting of walking and basic actions, such as
arae-makki, momtong-makki, momtong-jireugi, and ap-chagi. The 8th Kup-grade
trainees practice this poomsae.
of "Keon", one of the 8 Kwaes (divination signs), which means the
"heaven and yang". As the "Keon" symbolizes the beginning
of the creation of all thing in the universe, do does the Taegeuk 1 Jang in the
training of Taekwondo. This poomsae is characterized by its easiness in
practicing, largely consisting of walking and basic actions, such as
arae-makki, momtong-makki, momtong-jireugi, and ap-chagi. The 8th Kup-grade
trainees practice this poomsae.
Taeguek E Jang
Taegeuk 2 Jang symbolizes the
"Tae", one of the 8 divination signs, which signifies the inner
firmness and the outer softness. An introduction of the olgul-makki is a new
development of Taegeuk poomsae. The ap-chagi actions appear more frequently
than in Taegeuk 1 Jang. The 7th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
"Tae", one of the 8 divination signs, which signifies the inner
firmness and the outer softness. An introduction of the olgul-makki is a new
development of Taegeuk poomsae. The ap-chagi actions appear more frequently
than in Taegeuk 1 Jang. The 7th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
Taeguek Sam Jang
Taegeuk 3 Jang symbolizes the
"Ra", one of the 8 divination signs, which represent "hot and
bright". This is to encourage the trainees to harbor a sense of justice
and ardor for training. A successful accomplishment of this poomsae will give
the trainees a promotion to a blue belt. New actions are sonnal-mok-chigi and
sonnal -makki and dwit-kubi stance. This poomsae is characterized by successive
makki and chigi, and continued jireugis. Emphasis is laid on the counterattacks
against the opponent's chigi. The 6th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
"Ra", one of the 8 divination signs, which represent "hot and
bright". This is to encourage the trainees to harbor a sense of justice
and ardor for training. A successful accomplishment of this poomsae will give
the trainees a promotion to a blue belt. New actions are sonnal-mok-chigi and
sonnal -makki and dwit-kubi stance. This poomsae is characterized by successive
makki and chigi, and continued jireugis. Emphasis is laid on the counterattacks
against the opponent's chigi. The 6th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
Taeguek Sa Jang
Taegeuk 4 Jang symbolizes the
"Jin", one of the 8 divination signs, which represent the thunder
meaning great power and dignity. New techniques are sonnal-momtong-makki,
pyon-son-kkeut-jireugi, jebipoom-mok-chigi, yop-chagi, momtong- bakkat-makki,
deung-jumeok-olgul-apchigi and mikkeurombal [slipping foot] techniques. Various
movements in preparation for the kyorugi and lot of dwit-kubi cases
characterize it. The 5th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
"Jin", one of the 8 divination signs, which represent the thunder
meaning great power and dignity. New techniques are sonnal-momtong-makki,
pyon-son-kkeut-jireugi, jebipoom-mok-chigi, yop-chagi, momtong- bakkat-makki,
deung-jumeok-olgul-apchigi and mikkeurombal [slipping foot] techniques. Various
movements in preparation for the kyorugi and lot of dwit-kubi cases
characterize it. The 5th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
Taeguek O Jang
Taegeuk 5
Jang symbolizes the "Son", one of the 8 divination signs, which
represent the wind, meaning both mighty force and calmness according to its
strength and weakness. New movements are me-jumeok-maeryo-chigi,
palkup-dollyo-chigi, yop-chagi & yop-jireugi, palkup-pyo-jeok-chigi and
such stances as kkoa-seogi, wen-seogi and oreun-seogi. This is characterized by
the successive makkis such as area-makki and momtong-makki and also the chigi
by thumbling after running. The 4th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
Jang symbolizes the "Son", one of the 8 divination signs, which
represent the wind, meaning both mighty force and calmness according to its
strength and weakness. New movements are me-jumeok-maeryo-chigi,
palkup-dollyo-chigi, yop-chagi & yop-jireugi, palkup-pyo-jeok-chigi and
such stances as kkoa-seogi, wen-seogi and oreun-seogi. This is characterized by
the successive makkis such as area-makki and momtong-makki and also the chigi
by thumbling after running. The 4th Kup-grade trainees practice this poomsae.
Taeguek Yuk Jang
Taegeuk 6 Jang symbolizes the
"Kam", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents water, meaning
incessant flow and softness. New movements are han-sonnal-olgul-bakkat-makki,
dollyo-chagi, olgul-bakkat-makki and batang-son- momtong-makki in addition to
pyonhi-seogi [at-ease stance]. One should be careful to make the kicking foot
land on the ground correctly after dyollyo-chagi and to lower the hand by a
palm's length at the time of delivering a batang-son momtong-makki lower than in
the palmok-makki. This is practiced by the 3rd Kup-graders.
"Kam", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents water, meaning
incessant flow and softness. New movements are han-sonnal-olgul-bakkat-makki,
dollyo-chagi, olgul-bakkat-makki and batang-son- momtong-makki in addition to
pyonhi-seogi [at-ease stance]. One should be careful to make the kicking foot
land on the ground correctly after dyollyo-chagi and to lower the hand by a
palm's length at the time of delivering a batang-son momtong-makki lower than in
the palmok-makki. This is practiced by the 3rd Kup-graders.
Taeguek Chil Jang
Taegeuk 7 Jang symbolizes the
"Kan", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents the mountain,
meaning ponder and firmness. New movements are sonnal-arae-makkki,
batangson-kodureo-makki, bo-jumeok-kawi-makki, mureup-chigi,
momtong-hecho-makki, jechin-du-jumeok-momtong-jireugi, otkoreo-arae-makki,
pyojeok-chigi, yop-jireugi and such stances as beom-seogi and juchum-seogi.
Smooth connection of movements is important for training. The 2nd Kup-graders
practice this poomsae.
"Kan", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents the mountain,
meaning ponder and firmness. New movements are sonnal-arae-makkki,
batangson-kodureo-makki, bo-jumeok-kawi-makki, mureup-chigi,
momtong-hecho-makki, jechin-du-jumeok-momtong-jireugi, otkoreo-arae-makki,
pyojeok-chigi, yop-jireugi and such stances as beom-seogi and juchum-seogi.
Smooth connection of movements is important for training. The 2nd Kup-graders
practice this poomsae.
Taeguek Pal Jang
Taegeuk 8 Jang symbolizes the
"Kon", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents
"Yin" and earth, meaning the root and settlement and also the
beginning and the end. This is the last of the 8 Taegeuk poomsaes, which may
enable the trainees to undergo the Dan [black belt] promotion test. New
movements are dubal-dangsong-bakkat-palmok-momtong-kodureo-bakkat-makki,
twio-chagi, and palkup-dollyo-chigi. Emphasis must be laid on the accuracy of
stepping and the difference between jumping-over kick and dubal-dangsong
[alternate jumping kick in the air]. The 1st Kup-graders practice this poomsae.
"Kon", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents
"Yin" and earth, meaning the root and settlement and also the
beginning and the end. This is the last of the 8 Taegeuk poomsaes, which may
enable the trainees to undergo the Dan [black belt] promotion test. New
movements are dubal-dangsong-bakkat-palmok-momtong-kodureo-bakkat-makki,
twio-chagi, and palkup-dollyo-chigi. Emphasis must be laid on the accuracy of
stepping and the difference between jumping-over kick and dubal-dangsong
[alternate jumping kick in the air]. The 1st Kup-graders practice this poomsae.
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