Signifies the Earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwondo foundation is being laid.
Form (Poomsae): Taegeuk Ee Jang #2
Meaning: Lake/River and/or Joy
Philosophical Meaning: Signifies external gentleness and internal strength, therefore emphasizing serenity. Can also be viewed as a pattern of uplifting nature such as bubbles flowing to the surface of a lake.
Start in the Ready or “Joon Bi” stance
Turn 90 degrees to the left into a walking stance with left foot forward, left arm low block
Step forward into front stance with right foot forward, right arm middle punch
Turn 180 degrees to the right into walking stance with right foot forward, right arm low block
Step forward into front stance with left foot forward, left arm middle punch
Turn 90 degrees to the left into walking stance with left foot forward, right arm middle block
Step forward into walking stance with right foot forward, left arm middle block
Turn 90 degrees to the left into walking stance with left foot forward, left arm low block
Right foot front snap kick, landing in front stance with right foot forward, right arm high punch
Turn 180 degrees to the right into walking stance with right foot forward, right arm low block
Left foot front snap kick, landing in front stance with left foot forward, left arm high punch
Turn 90 degrees to the left into walking stance with left foot forward, left arm rising block
Step forward into walking stance with right foot forward, right arm rising block
Turn 270 degrees to the left into walking stance with left foot forward, right arm middle block
Turn 180 degrees to the right into walking stance with right foot forward, left arm middle block
Turn 90 degrees to the left into walking stance with left foot forward, left arm low block
Right foot front snap kick, landing in walking stance with right foot forward, right arm middle punch
Left foot front snap kick, landing in walking stance with left foot forward, left arm middle punch
Right foot front snap kick, landing in walking stance with right foot forward, right arm middle punch, yell “Kihap”
When the Instructor says “Bah Ro”, turn and face the Instructor.
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Forms (Poomsae) Kibon 5-6
ALL MOVEMENTS ARE IN FRONT/LONG STANCE Step 1: Turn to left, with left leg in front, left hand low block
Step 2: Step forward with right leg, right hand high block
Step 3: Turn to left, with left leg in front, left hand low block
Step 4: Step forward with right leg, right hand high block
Step 5: Turn to the left, with left leg in front, left hand low block
Step 6: Step forward with the right leg, right hand high block
Step 7: Turn to the left, with left leg in front, left hand low block
Step 8: Step forward with right leg, right hand high block
No Ki-hap
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ALL MOVEMENTS ARE IN FRONT/LONG STANCE Step 1: Turn to left, with left leg in front, left hand outside-inside middle block
Step 2: Step forward with right leg, right hand high punch (to your nose level)
Step 3: Turn to left, with left leg in front, left hand outside-inside middle block
Step 4: Step forward with right leg, right hand high punch (to your nose level)
Step 5: Turn to left, with left leg in front, left hand outside-inside middle block
Step 6: Step forward with right leg, right hand high punch (to your nose level)
Step 7: Turn to left, with left leg in front, left hand outside-inside middle block
Step 8: Step forward with right leg, right hand high punch (to your nose level)
Ki-hap
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4 Self Defence Techniques
#1: Step Back, Knife Hand Block, Wrist Grab, Leg Sweep, Punch
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#2: Step Back, Palm Block, Double Elbow
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#3: Step Back, Knife Hand Block, Elbow Break, Shoulder Dislocate
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#4: Step Back, Turing Back Kick
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Stances and Basic Movements Always focus on preparation
Back Stance
Double Knife Hand Block
Combine Stances with Blocks and Punches
(Match with Poomsae Belt Level)
Kicks Include footwork with kicks
Front Leg Side Kick (Test Kick)
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Other
Slide Steps Lateral Basic Footwork with Kicks
Controlled Sparring
Basic Sparring Techniques (Slide Block Kick and Back Kick Defense)
Training Time
Minimum Training Time = 30-35 hours
Belt Selector:
