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| Taegeuk
1: Taegeuk Ill Jang ~ Action of KEON
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~ 9th Kup |
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| Meaning:
Sky & Earth or Heaven & Light |
Movements:
18 |
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| Description:
Keon represents sky and earth or heaven and light. The sky gives
us rain and the earth grows plants. Therefore Keon is the beginning
of everything on earth, the source of creation. |
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| Taegeuk
2: Taegeuk Yee Jang ~ Action of TAE |
~ 8th Kup |
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| Meaning:
Joyfulness |
Movements:
18 |
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| Description:
The mind is kept firm and appears gentle so that happiness
and virtue prevail. When performing this Taegeuk all actions
should be performed gently yet forcefully. |
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| Taegeuk
3: Taegeuk Sam Jang ~ Action of RI
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~ 7th Kup |
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| Meaning:
Fire & Sun |
Movements:
20 |
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| Description:
Ri means fire and sun. Burning fire gives humans light, warmth,
enthusiasm and hope.
Sam Jang teaches us to perform any action with self confidence
& passion. |
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| Taegeuk
4: Taegeuk Sah Jang ~ Action of JIN |
~ 6th Kup |
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| Meaning:
Thunder |
Movements:
20 |
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| Description:
Thunder and lighting are the objects of fear and fright. The
principles of Jin suggest that
we should act calmly and bravely in the face of danger and fear.
When performing Taegeuk Sah Jang show a positive mind and a
brave attitude. |
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| Taegeuk
5: Taegeuk Oh Jang ~ Action of SEON |
~ 5th Kup |
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| Meaning:
Wind |
Movements:
20 |
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| Description:
This taegeuk expresses the principles of wind. There are dangerous
winds such as typhoons, hurricanes and tornados. However
the nature of wind is gentle, it symbolises humility. |
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| Taegeuk
6: Taegeuk Yuk Jang ~ Action of GAM
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~ 4th Kup |
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| Meaning:
Water |
Movements:
20 |
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| Description:
This taegeuk represents water. Water is formless and never loses
it's nature, it always flows downwards. The principles behind
this Taegeuk show us that we can overcome difficulties and hardships
if we move forward with self confidence |
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| Taegeuk
7: Taegeuk Chil Jang ~ Action of GAN |
~ 3rd Kup |
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| Meaning:
Mountain |
Movements:
20 |
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| Description:
This symbolises the “Pinnacle". It symbolises a mountain.
We should stop and go forward when necessary.Moving and stopping
should match with time in order to achieve things. A mountain
never moves. We must learn the stability of a mountain.
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| Taegeuk
8: Taegeuk Pal Jang ~ Action of GON
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~ 2nd Kup |
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| Meaning:
Earth |
Movements:
20 |
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| Description:
Gon symbolises Earth which is the source of life. Things
take life from it and grow, draining limitless energy. The earth
is wordless, it hugs and grows everything. Taegeuk Pal
Jang is the gardens last round of training, and stepping stone
to the way of Dan grade holder. Here you perfect all the fundamental
actions and review them.Actions should be performed clearly
and expertly. A strong character should be shown in technique
and, as is the earth, an unbending force. |
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| Koryo |
~ 1st Kup |
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| Meaning:
Korea |
Movements:
30 |
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| Description:
Koryo is the name of an ancient Korean dynasty. The English
word Korea is derived from the name Koryo. Koryo's legacy to
the Korean people is very significant, as they successfully
defeated and thus defended Korea from the attacking aggression
of the Mongolain Empire, who were sweeping the known world at
the time. In Poomse, Koryo the spirit of the Koryo dynasty should
be emphasized. Consequently every motion of the Poomse should
show a strong conviction like that shown by the koryo people
in their struggle with Mongolians. |
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