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Taegeuk 1 jang
Advanced
White to Yellow
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Heaven |
Represents the creative force which inhabits all physical forces.
This form teaches us to be like the constantly changing
universe, creative, active and diligent. Students
should consider this concept as you perform this form, and allow it to
influence the styling of your movements.
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Taegeuk 2 jang
Yellow
to Advanced Yellow
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Joyfulness |
Represents the principle of joyfulness and
manifests through a clear and relaxed mind full of positive thoughts. This form should be performed gently but forcefully, with
ease and fluidity. You should not be struggling
against you limitations, but living fully within them.
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Taegeuk 3 jang
Advanced
Yellow to Green
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Fire, Sun |
Represents enthusiasm in practice. Man needs fire to survive, however,
if uncontrolled, fire can have catastrophic results. Movements of this form
should emulate the qualities of fire, with a variety of quickness and
strength, while always maintaining complete control.
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Taegeuk 4 jang
Green
to Advanced Green
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Thunder |
Represents thunder, and is expressed as bravery and steadfastness.
This principle suggests that in the face of danger and fear
we should act calmly and bravely.
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Taegeuk 5 jang
Adv
Green to Blue
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Wind |
Substance
without noise, the principle of Taegeuk 5 is represented by wind. Wind
changes directions and force without warning, therefore the principle of
the form is that of contrasts. The actions of this
form should at times be as gentle as a breeze, and at times as forceful as
a storm.
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Taegeuk 6 jang
Blue
to Advanced Blue
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Water |
Represents
water. Liquid and formless, water flows around and absorbs
all things. With self-confidence we can overcome all
difficulties and hardships we encounter in life. Perform
this form with fluidity, and the understanding that each action is exactly
what is needed for the particular situation.
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Taegeuk 7 jang
Advanced
Blue to Red
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Mountain |
Taegeuk
7 represents mountain, stable and majestic. Learn
from the stability of a mountain and do not act in a hasty manner. You
must learn where and when to stop. Perform the form
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Taegeuk 8 jang
Red
to Advanced Red
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Earth
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Taegeuk
8 symbolizes earth. The Earth is where the
force of heaven and light are realized into physical form. The earth is
that from which all life springs, matures, and dies. Taegeuk 8 is the last
round in your first step of training, and is a stepping stone to the way
of a black belt holder. Review the fundamental actions and concepts found
in the pervious forms. From this platform more advanced forms can be
studied.
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Koryo
Adv Red to 1st Black
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Koryo is the name of an ancient dynasty in
the Korean peninsula. The English name of "Korea" originated from the name
of this "Koryo" dynasty with which was famed for the valiant spirit
of its people.
Koryo poomsae symbolizes "seonbae"
which means a learned person, who is characterized by a strong martial
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Kumgang
1st Black to 2nd Black
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The word "Kumgang" has originally the
meaning of being too strong to be broken. What can break off every
stress of mind with combination of wisdom and virtue is called "Kumgang".
The Poomse "Kumgang"is named after Mount Kumgang, symbol of solidity. "kumgang"
also means "diamond", which has the properties of hardness. |
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Taebaek
2nd Black to 3rd Black
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Taebaek is the name of a mountain, and
means "bright mountain". This is where the founder of the nation of
Korea reined the country, and the bright mountain symbolizes sacredness of
soul and the thought of humanitarian ideal. There are numerous
sites known as Taeback, but Mt. Paektu, which has been typically known as
the cradle of Korea, is the backgound of naming the Taebek poomsae. |
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Pyongwon
3rd
Black to 4th Black
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The definition of Pyongwon is "stretch,
vast plain": big, majestic. |
