Tips
General Tips 1) One hand always returns to the hip palm up and closed in a fist. 2) All blocks are done using both hands…there is a dual action. 3) There are only 3 stances in all the patterns from Taegeuk 1 -Taegeuk 4: Walking
Taebaek Poomse
The mythological story about the foundimg of Korea says that about 4300 years ago, the nation was founded in Taebaek by Dangoon. In the present day Taebaek is known as Mount Baekdoo. Mount Baekdoo is considered the highest and most beautiful
Geumgang Poomse
The word “Geumgang” originally meant being too strong to be broken. In Buddhism, what can break off every agony of mind with the combination of wisdom and virtue is called Geumgang. Geumgang-seok in Korean means diamond –
Children’s Patterns or Poomse
This section of the BTC blog has everything kids will need to help them learn and perfect their poomse (pattern). You’ll find video’s, pictures, and descriptions – the perfect resource! ps don’t forget to take advantage of
Adults Patterns or Poomse
This section of the BTC blog contains everything adult students will need to assist them in learning their poomse. Videos are shown from the front and the back view, by numbers and in your own time. They are also available in HD! ps don’t
Patterns or Poomse
This section of the BTC blog contains pictures, descriptions, and videos of the patterns (poomse) for both adults and children. Remember to practice both your new and old patterns! ps don’t forget to take advantage of the RSS service via
Koryo
Koryo poomsae is represented by the Chinese character ‘seonbi’, which is both the line of the pattern, and means, a learned man of virtue who is characterised by a strong martial and moral spirit. This spirit has been inherited through
Taegeuk Four – Sar Jang
The symbol for Taegeuk four, ‘jin’ signifies thunder, which represents great power and dignity. Thunder and lightning strike fear into people; but thunder also creates energy. Correspondingly, the principle of this poomsae is to
Taegeuk F
Taegeuk F Depiction Taegeuk F Techniques Order Stance Technique(s) Korean 1 Front Low block Arae-makki 2 Back Front kick + Outer block Ap-chagi + momtong bakkat-makki 3 Front Low block Arae-makki 4 Back Front kick
Taegeuk E
Taegeuk E Depiction Taegeuk E Techniques Order Stance Technique(s) Korean 1 Front Low block (release hand) Arae-makki 2 Side Ease Downward hammer fist Mejumeok naeryo-chigi 3 Front Low block (release hand) Arae-makki 4 Side
