1. Taekwondo Poomsae Taegeuk Il Jang (WTF)
The general meaning of this form and associated trigram is Yang, which represents Heaven and Light. Also, this trigram has a relationship to South and Father. The first Taegeuk form is the beginning of all Poomsaes, the "birth" of the martial artist into Taekwondo. This Poomsae should be performe...


5. Taekwondo Poomsae Taegeuk Oh Jang (WTF)
This poomse represents Wind. Thepoomsae is also related to southwest and the relationship with an eldest daughter. The I Ching promotes that wind is a gentle force, but can sometimes be furious, destroying everything in its path. As such, it is intended that this poomsae is performed like the win...


8. Taekwondo Poomsae Taegeuk Pal Jang (WTF)
This poomsae represents the Earth. Also, there is a representation of North and Mother. The associated trigram of this Poomsae is Yin. Yin, here, represents the end of the beginning, the evil part of all that is good. This being the last of the Poomsae Taegeuk, it represents the end of the circle...


4. Taekwondo Poomsae Taegeuk Sa Jang (WTF)
This poomsae represents Thunder. Also, the trigram is strongly connected to northeast and the relationship of the Eldest son. Thunder comes from the sky and is absorbed by the earth, thus, according to the beliefs of the I Ching, thunder is one of the most powerful natural forces. This poomse is ...


6. Taekwondo Poomsae Taegeuk Yook Jang (WTF)
This poomse represents Water. Also, there is a relation to West and the relationship with a Second son. The movements of this Poomsae are intended to be performed like water; flowing, powerful and cleansing. Sometimes standing still like water in a lake, sometimes thriving as a river, sometimes p...


7. Taekwondo Poomsae Taegeuk Chil Jang (WTF)
This poomsae represents a Mountain. Also, it represents the northwest and youngest son. The symbolism behind the mountain is the indomitable and majestic nature that all mountains possess. This Poomsae is intended to be performed with the feeling that all movements are this majestic due to their ...


3. Taekwondo Poomsae Taegeuk Sam Jang (WTF)
This poomsae represents Fire. Related to this symbol is also East and the relationship of the Second Daughter. Fire contains a lot of energy. The symbol behind the fire is similar to the symbolism of the water in that both can aid and both can destroy. This form is intended to be performed rhythm...


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