POOMSE (HYUNG)

TaeKwonDo Poomse is a "Form" in which a self practice is devised to be performed in following the lines of a movement in a systematic and consecutive way against an imaginary opponent or multi-opponents by using various TaeKwonDo techniques of hand and foot.

Through practicing TaeKwonDo Poomse, we can apply the techniques of hand and foot and the changes of stance learned from the basic techniques adaptable to an actual fighting. It also provides us with the effects of improving flexibility of body and being skilled in strength control, balance control, breath control, eye control and concentration of spirit, as well as cultivating martial art spirit through its mental discipline.

Meanings of Poomse:

Taeguk

This represents the most profound oriental philosophy from which philosophical views on the World, Cosmos and Life are derived. The Taeguk Poomse consists of different movements in sequence. The vital points of this Poomse are to make exact the speed of breath and action and move the body weight properly while executing speedy actions. thus we can fully realize the main thought of Taeguk.

Palgye

The thought of Palgye, another concept of the ancient Oriental philosophy, implies symbolically all the phenomena of man and the universe.

Koryo

Koryo is the name of an ancient dynasty in the Korean peninsula. The English name of "Korea" is derived from the name of this Koryo Dynasty which was famous for its cultural achievements such as Koryo ceramics and for the valiant spirit of its people with which they defeated the Mongolian aggression.

Kumgang

The word Kumgang originally meant being too strong to be broken. Also, in Buddhism, what can break off every agony of mind with a combination of wisdom and virtue is called Kumgang. The Poomse Kumgang is named after Mount Kumgang, symbol of solidity. Kumgang is also analogous to "diamond."

Taeback

Taeback is the ancient name of Mount Paekdu where the legendary Tangun founded a nation for the first time in the Korean peninsula some 4,300 years ago. Poomse Taeback takes its principles of movement from the word Taeback which means being looked up to as sacred.