Poomsae (or Patterns) are a series of movements linked together depicting attacking and defensive moves - blocks, kicks, strikes ect and demonstrate focus, power, balance and targeting. They start off very basic for beginners but increase drastically in complexity and content as students progress through the grades.

Patterns are performed at Grading Examinations to assess improvement and standard and in addition there are competitions dedicated to the performance of Poomsae.

Below is a list of the different poomsaes in order of when you learn them:

Ki-Cho 1	Ten Basics
Taegeuk 1	Il Jang	Heaven and Light
Taegeuk 2	Yee Jang	Joyfulness
Taegeuk 3	Sam Jang	Fire and Sun
Taegeuk 4	Sah Jang	Thunder
Taegeuk 5	Oh Jang	Wind
Taegeuk 6	Yuk Jang	Water
Taegeuk 7	Chil Jang	Mountain
Taegeuk 8	Pal Jang	Earth
Koryo
Keumgang
Taebaek
Pyoungwon
Shipjin
Jitae
Chonkwon
Hansoo
Ilyoo