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.
Meaning of each 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
- Supplementary Training
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 wordKumgang 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.
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Taegeuk Forms