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Taegeuk Il Jang
Taegeuk Il Jang represents the symbol Geun (pronounced gyun, also spelled Keon), which means the heaven (or the sky). Geun symbolizes the beginning of the universe and the source of creation. This symbol is appropriate in Taegeuk as well, since it is the first and most basic poomse, and thus symbolizes the beginning of one's training in Taekwondo.
This form introduces the basic techniques of Taekwondo. Caution should be exercised, however, as some technical execution may be tricky:
- Transitional movements between two different stances (i.e. ap kubi to ap sogi)
- Hand techniques executed opposite the front leg (momtong baro jireugi)
- Execution of a hand technique without stepping forward
Click on the links below to take a closer look at each movement of Taegeuk Il Jang.
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Description |
| Move 1 |
Left low block, left short stance |
| Move 2 |
Right middle punch, right short stance |
| Move 3 |
Right low block, right short stance |
| Move 4 |
Left middle punch, left short stance |
| Move 5 |
Left low block, left front stance |
| Move 6 |
Right middle punch, left front stance |
| Move 7 |
Left inward middle block, right short stance |
| Move 8 |
Right middle punch, left short stance |
| Move 9 |
Right inward middle block, left short stance |
| Move 10 |
Left middle punch, right short stance |
| Move 11 |
Right low block, right front stance |
| Move 12 |
Left middle punch, right front stance |
| Move 13 |
Left high block, left short stance |
| Move 14 A |
Right front kick |
| Move 14 B |
Right middle punch, right short stance |
| Move 15 |
Right high block, right short stance |
| Move 16 A |
Left front kick |
| Move 16 B |
Left middle punch, left short stance |
| Move 17 |
Left low block, left front stance |
| Move 18 |
Right middle punch, right front stance (Kihup) |
| Finish |
Joonbe |
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