Ultimate Taekwondo Sections - Poomsae
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.
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Below is a list of the different poomsaes in order of when you learn them:
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 |
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Keumgang |
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Taebaek |
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Pyoungwon |
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Shipjin |
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Jitae |
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Chonkwon |
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Hansoo |
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Ilyoo |
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