Our Philosophy:
W.T.F. uses Poomses for patterns. Poomses originate from the book ‘I Ching’, a Chinese oracle. The I Ching has 64 hexagrams, a combination of two sets of three lines, closed or broken. The sets of three lines are called trigrams. The closed lines represent Yang, the open lines Yin. In the Chinese language, the unity of Yina dn Yang is called ‘taich’i’. In the Korean language, the unity is called Tae-guk. This explains the term Poomse Taeguk. The eight trigrams together are called Pal-gwe as in Poomse Palgwe.
W.T.F. uses Poomses for patterns. Poomses originate from the book ‘I Ching’, a Chinese oracle. The I Ching has 64 hexagrams, a combination of two sets of three lines, closed or broken. The sets of three lines are called trigrams. The closed lines represent Yang, the open lines Yin. In the Chinese language, the unity of Yina dn Yang is called ‘taich’i’. In the Korean language, the unity is called Tae-guk. This explains the term Poomse Taeguk. The eight trigrams together are called Pal-gwe as in Poomse Palgwe.
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Forms, or Poomses in Korean language, are a series of defending and attacking movements performed against imaginary opponents in a set pattern. Through the practice of forms, students come to learn the applications of various techniques of Taekwondo. Forms serve a multi-dimensional role, aiding in development and refinement of coordination, balance, timing, breath control and rhythm, all of which are essential skills to the Taekwondo student.
FORM NAMES AND MEANINGS
High-Brown Belt Poomse/Taeguk O Jang - Wind
(South West, Eldest daughter) Wind is a gentle force, but can sometimes be furious, destroying everything in its path. This Taeguk should be performed like the wind: gently, but knowing the ability of mass destruction with a single movement.
Red Belt Poomse/Taeguk Yuk Jang - Water
(West, Second son) Water can move a mountain. The movements of this Taeguk should be performed like water. Sometimes standing still like water in a lake, sometimes thriving as a river.
High-Red Belt Poomse/Taeguk Chil Jang - Mountain
(North West, Youngest son) Mountains will always look majestic, no matter the size. This Taeguk should be performed with the feeling that all movements are this majestic and deserved to be praised.
Deputy 1 Belt Poomse/Taeguk Pal Jang - Earth
(North, Mother) The associated trigram of this Poomse is Yin: the end of the beginning, the evil part of all this is good. Even in this darkness, there is still some light. Performing this Taeguk, one should be aware that this is the last Taeguk to be learned, it also is the end of a circle, and therefore it is also the first, the second etc…
Orange Belt Poomse/Taeguk IL Jang - Heaven
(South, Father) The first Taeguk is the beginning of all Poomses. The associated trigram represents Yang (heaven, light), therefore, this Taeguk should be performed with the greatness of Heaven.
Green Belt Poomse/Taeguk Ee Jang - Lake
(South East, Yungest daughter) In the depths of the lake are treasures and mysteries. The movements of this Taeguk should be performed knowing that man has limitations, but that we can overcome these limitations. This should lead to a feeling of joy, knowing that we can control our future.
Blue Belt Poomse/Taeguk Sam Jang - Fire
(East, Second daughter) Fire contains a lot of energy. Fire helped man to survive, but on the other hand had some catastrophical results. This Taeguk should be performed rhythmically, with some outbursts of energy.
Brown Belt Poomse/Taeguk Sa Jang - Thunder
(North East, Eldest son) Thunder comes from the sky and is absorbed by the earth. Thunder is one of the most powerful natural forces, circling, gyrating. This Taeguk should be performed with this in mind.
Forms, or Poomses in Korean language, are a series of defending and attacking movements performed against imaginary opponents in a set pattern. Through the practice of forms, students come to learn the applications of various techniques of Taekwondo. Forms serve a multi-dimensional role, aiding in development and refinement of coordination, balance, timing, breath control and rhythm, all of which are essential skills to the Taekwondo student.
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