Terminology:
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Kwan-Jang-Nim
Sa-Bum-Nim Kyu-Bum-Nim Cha-De-Yut Jhoon-Be Pa-Do Pal-Cha-Ki, Jhoon-Be Ap-Cha-Ki, Jhoon-Be Dul-A-Cha-Ki Yup-Cha-Ki She-Jack Kun-Yeh Ahn-Ja Id-E-Sa Sho Toe-Da |
Grandmaster
Master Instructor Attention Ready Stance Back to Ready Stance Kicking Stance, Ready Front Kick Roundhouse Kick Side Kick Start Bow Sit Down Stand Up Relax About Face |
Counting:
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Ha-Na
Dool Set Net Da-Sut Ya-Sut IL-Gup Ya-Dul Ah-Hope Yul |
One
Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten |
Il
E Sam Sa Oh Yuk Chil Pal |
First
Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth |
Taegeuk Form Meanings:
Taegeuk Il Jang- Heaven
(South Father) The first Taegeuk is the beginning of all Poomses. The associated trigram represents Yang (heaven, light), therefore, this Poomse should be performed with the greatness of Heaven.
Taegeuk Ee Jang- Lake
(South East, Youngest daughter) In the depths of lakes are treasures and mysteries. The movement of this Taegeuk should be performed knowing that man has limitations, but that we can over come these limitations. This should lead to a feeling of joy, knowing that we can control our future.
Taegeuk Sam Jang- Fire
(East, Second daughter) Fire contains lots of energy. Fire helped man to survive, but on the other hand had catastrophic results. This form should be performed rhythmically, with some outburst of energy.
Taegeuk Sa Jang- Thunder
(North East, Eldest son) Thunder comes from the sky and is absorbed by the earth. Thunder is one of the most powerful natural forces, circling, gyrating. This Taegeuk should be performed with this in mind.
Taegeuk Oh Jang- Wind
(South West, Eldest daughter) Wind is a gently force, but can be sometimes furious, destroying everything in its path. Taegeuk Oh Jang should be perfomed like the wind, gently, but knowing the ability of mass destruction with a single movement.
Taegeuk Yook Jang- Water
(West, Second son) Water can move a mountain. The movements of this Poomse should be performed like water. Sometimes standing still like water in a lake, sometimes thriving as a river.
Taegeuk Chil Jang- Mountain
(North West, Youngest son) Mountains will always look majestic, no matter the size. This Poomse should be performed with the feeling that all movements are this majestic and deserved to be praised.
Taegeuk Pal Jang- Earth
(North, Mother) The associated trigram of this Poomse is Yin: the end of the beginning, the evil part of all that is good. Even in this darkness, there is still some light. Performing this Taegeuk, one should be aware that this is the last Taegeuk to be learned, it also is the end of a circle, and therefore it is also the first, the second, etc...
Taegeuk Il Jang- Heaven
(South Father) The first Taegeuk is the beginning of all Poomses. The associated trigram represents Yang (heaven, light), therefore, this Poomse should be performed with the greatness of Heaven.
Taegeuk Ee Jang- Lake
(South East, Youngest daughter) In the depths of lakes are treasures and mysteries. The movement of this Taegeuk should be performed knowing that man has limitations, but that we can over come these limitations. This should lead to a feeling of joy, knowing that we can control our future.
Taegeuk Sam Jang- Fire
(East, Second daughter) Fire contains lots of energy. Fire helped man to survive, but on the other hand had catastrophic results. This form should be performed rhythmically, with some outburst of energy.
Taegeuk Sa Jang- Thunder
(North East, Eldest son) Thunder comes from the sky and is absorbed by the earth. Thunder is one of the most powerful natural forces, circling, gyrating. This Taegeuk should be performed with this in mind.
Taegeuk Oh Jang- Wind
(South West, Eldest daughter) Wind is a gently force, but can be sometimes furious, destroying everything in its path. Taegeuk Oh Jang should be perfomed like the wind, gently, but knowing the ability of mass destruction with a single movement.
Taegeuk Yook Jang- Water
(West, Second son) Water can move a mountain. The movements of this Poomse should be performed like water. Sometimes standing still like water in a lake, sometimes thriving as a river.
Taegeuk Chil Jang- Mountain
(North West, Youngest son) Mountains will always look majestic, no matter the size. This Poomse should be performed with the feeling that all movements are this majestic and deserved to be praised.
Taegeuk Pal Jang- Earth
(North, Mother) The associated trigram of this Poomse is Yin: the end of the beginning, the evil part of all that is good. Even in this darkness, there is still some light. Performing this Taegeuk, one should be aware that this is the last Taegeuk to be learned, it also is the end of a circle, and therefore it is also the first, the second, etc...