Taegeuk Five – Oh Jang
The symbol of the wind (‘son’) represents Taegeuk five. In spite of turning into storms, wind also has a positive meaning, because wind disperses seeds and scatters dark clouds. Wind symbolizes a force of destruction as well as the power
Korean Terminology – Red II
Press the play button to hear the pronunciation of each word (make sure your speakers are turned on!). The Korean terms below are spelt phonetically, ie say it as it sounds. Please refer to the bottom of the page for additional resources and
Korean Terminology – Red I
Press the play button to hear the pronunciation of each word (make sure your speakers are turned on!). The Korean terms below are spelt phonetically, ie say it as it sounds. Please refer to the bottom of the page for additional resources and
Taegeuk Three – Sum Jang
Taegeuk three is symbolized by ‘ra,’ the sign of fire. This element encourages trainees to harbour a sense of justice and ardor for training. Through intelligence, humans were able to tame fire. Fire gives warmth and light to us; it
Taegeuk Two – Ee Jang
The diagram for Taegeuk two symbolises ‘tae,’ which signifies cheerfulness and happiness. A person who is filled with happiness is a person possessing inner strength as well as maintaining and conveying to others a sense of serenity and
Taegeuk One – IL Jang
Taegeuk one represents the symbol of ‘keon,’ one of the eight kwaes (divination signs), which means the heaven (yang) and the light; the sequence of movements of the poomsae are dedicated to them. The rain and the light of the sun which
Kibeon Poomsae – Basic Pattern
Basic Pattern Depiction Basic Pattern Techniques Order Stance Technique(s) Korean 1 Front Low block Arae-makki 2 Front Body punch Momtong bandae-jireugi 3 Front Low block Arae-makki 4 Front Body punch Momtong bandae-jireugi 5 Front
WTF Poomse Competition Rules
WTF Poomse Competition Rules – Downloadable Version POOMSAE COMPETITION RULES & INTERPRETATION WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION 목차 Contents 제1조 목적 Article 1. Purpose 제2조 적용범위 Article
WTF Competition Rules (Sparring)
Effective June 2009 WTF Competition Rules – Downloadable Version CONTENTS Article 1. Purpose Article 2. Application Article 3. Competition Area Article 4. Contestant Article 5. Weight Division Article 6. Classification and
Kukkiwon
Whilst the WTF is responsible for the sporting aspects of Taekwondo, Kukkiwon is responsible for black belt gradings and certification, and the general administration of the martial art of Taekwondo.
