Poomsae
Poomsae is a series of movements for offense and defense techniques, which can be practiced and trained, even without presence of an instructor, in accordance with the fixed patterns.
The nature of Taekwondo is that life and the art are as one. Therefore each Poomsae has it's own definition which you need to know for your gradings.
Purpose of Poomsae
- Understanding of the significance of Poomsae
- A perfect movements and the direction of Poomsae lines
- Movement of the centre of balance
- Strong power (Stance/twisting/relaxation)
- Speed (Fast and Slow, Strong and Soft, Natural movements)
- Rhythm and Tempo
- The eyes and respiration
- Expression of Ki
Kup Grade Poomsae
TaeGuk - the origin of all things in the universe
Giboneil & Sajigjuligi the 2 basic beginner patterns we all learn.
TaeGuk II Jang 18 movements, meaning: Heaven & Light
TaeGuk Ee Jang 18 movements, meaning: Joyfulness
TaeGuk Sam Jang 20 movements, meaning: Fire & Sun
TaeGuk Sah Jang 20 movements, meaning: Thunder
TaeGuk Oh Jang 20 movements, meaning: Wind
TaeGuk Yuk Jang 23 movements, meaning: Water
TaeGuk Chil Jang 25 movements, meaning: Mountain
TaeGuk Pal Jang 24 movements, meaning: Earth
Dan Grade Poomsae
Koryo 30 movements, meaning: (Korea) is the name of an ancient dynasty
Keumgang 27 movements, meaning: Diamond
Taebaek 26 movements, meaning: Mount Baekdoo
Pyongwon 25 movements, meaning: Plain
Sipjin 31 movements, meaning: Decimal
Jitae 28 movements, meaning: Earth (The origin & terminal of life)
Chonkwon 27 movements, meaning: Sky
Hansu 27 movements, meaning: Water
Ilyeo 24 movements, meaning: Oneness
For further information and details, download the UTA NI Grading Knowledge PDF from the downloads section below.
