Taegeuk B
Taegeuk ‘B’ Description Taegeuk ‘B’ Description Order Stance Technique(s) Korean 1 Short Low block Arae-makki 2 Front Body punch Momtong bandae-jireugi 3 Short Low block Arae-makki 4
Taegeuk A2
Taegeuk A2 Depiction Taegeuk A2 Techniques Order Stance Technique(s) Korean 1 Short Low block Arae-makki 2 Short Body punch Momtong bandae-jireugi 3 Short Low block
Taegeuk A1
Taegeuk A1 Depiction Taegeuk A1 Techniques Order Stance Technique(s) Korean 1 Short Low block Arae-makki 2 Short Body punch Momtong bandae-jireugi 3 Short Low block Arae-makki 4 Short Body punch Momtong bandae-jireugi 5 Front
Taegeuk Meaning
Translated from their Chinese characters, Tae means greatness, and geuk eternity. Taegeuk is a symbol representing the principles of the cosmos, creation, and the norms of human life. The circumference of the Taegeuk mark symbolises
Detailed History of Taekwondo
Koguryo and Silla Dynasties The origin of Taekwondo can be traced back to the Koguryo dynasty founded 37 B.C. This is evidenced by the mural paintings found in the ruins of the royal tombs built by the Koguryo dynasty which show scenes of
Taegeuk Eight – Pal Jang
Taegeuk eight symbolises the ‘kon,’ which represents ‘yin’ (c.f. Taegeuk 1) and Earth, meaning the source of all life, the root and settlement, and also the beginning and end. Everything arises from the Earth, receiving its
Taegeuk Seven – Chill Jang
The Chinese character ‘kan,’ expressing Taegeuk seven symbolises the mountain – meaning ponderosity and firmness. A mountain is seemingly permanent and unmovable, yet they are constantly growing and changing. Humans seek to
History of Korea
Korea is a modern nation with a history of over 5,000 years. The history of its culture can be seen in the Korean art and architecture that remains today. In Korean mythology there is a story of the birth of the Korean nation when a god named
Taekwondo Philosophy
Taekwondo can be viewed as an answer to the demands of everyday life while at the same time providing us with a guide for our behaviour towards ourselves and others. The art is a system of movements and positions that in a systematic and
Taegeuk Six – Yuk Jang
The symbol of water (‘kam’) characterises Taegeuk six, and means incessant flow and softness. Like water that always flows down, the movements here are fluid, flowing into one another. This image teaches us that difficulties and
