Taegeuk Poomse’s

Question 1

Taegeuk poomse 1 : taegeuk poomse ____ jang
Principle of:
Meaning:
Includes:
Is a ____ force:
Has ___ movements:
Requires _____ and _____ technique:
“Heaven provides rain and sun provides light and together they make things grow. It is the basis of all life on earth”

Answer 1

Taegeuk poomse ill Jang
Principle of: Keon
Meaning: Heavens and light
Includes: front stances and walking stances; two kicking actions to accommodate yellow belts
Is a CREATIVE force.
Has 18 movements
Requires: powerfulness and aggressiveness

Question 2

Taegeuk poomse 2 : taegeuk poomse ____ jang
Principle of:
Meaning:
Includes:
Has ___ movements:
Requires _____ and _____ technique:
Symbolized by:
Why?:

Answer 2

Taegeuk poomse yee Jang
Principle of: Tae : spiritually uplifting in nature
Meaning: Joyfulness
Includes: front punch towards the head, which is a new technique.
Has 18 movements
Requires: ease and fluidity; without sense of struggle, living fully within your limitations.
Symbolized by: a lake
Why?: mind is kept firm and ostensibly appears gentle so that smile and virtue prevail.

Question 3

Taegeuk poomse 3 : taegeuk poomse ____ jang
Principle of:
Meaning:
Includes:
Introduces:
Has ___ movements:
Requires _____ and _____ technique:

Answer 3

Taeguek poomse Sam Jang
Principle of: RI
Meaning: Fire and sun
Includes: many varied and combined moves in quick succession. Such as front kicks followed instantly by double front punches.
Introduces: outward middle block with a knife hand and knife hand strike
Has 20 movements
Requires: quickness and strength; passion; excitement

Question 4

Taegeuk poomse 4 : taegeuk poomse ____ jang
Principle of:
Meaning:
Meaning of meaning:
Includes:
Has ___ movements:
“Thunder and lightning are the objects of fear and trembling. This principle suggests that we should act calmly and bravely even in the face of great danger and fear. By acting calmly and bravely we can meet the challenge and eliminate the danger and fear. Then the blue sky and bright sunlight will appear again.”

Answer 4

taegeuk poomse Sah Jang
Principle of: Jin
meaning: thunder
Fear and trembling that occasionally enters our lives
meaning of meaning: fear and trembling is the only way that virtue can stoically, as a passing thunderstorm that nurtures our soul. Virtue, therefore defines fear as courage.
includes: postures that display composure and strong balance: such as, blocks in combinations with strikes, front kicks with force then recover back into back stance.
has 20 movements

Question 5

Taegeuk poomse 5 : taegeuk poomse ____ jang
Principle of:
Meaning:
Concept of Seon;
Includes:
Is a ____ force:
Has ___ movements:
Requires _____ and _____ technique:
“Wind is gentle”

Answer 5

taegeuk poomse Oh Jang
principle of: Seon
meaning: wind
concept of Seon: subtle nature, pure, without evil intent. State of being like the wind.
includes: a sweeping hammer fist strike and a leap forward into a cross legged stance. Quick combinations. Powerful elbow strike.
requires technique: gentle and strong

Question 6

Taegeuk poomse 6 : taegeuk poomse ____ jang
Principle of:
Meaning:
Has ___ movements:
What this form teaches us:
Techniques:

Answer 6

taegeuk poomse Yook Jang
principle of: Gam
meaning: Water
has: 23 movements
what this form teaches us: commitment in confidence in negative situations. Overcome stuff in a positive manner.
techniques: fluidity
Flowing