Taegeuk Forms

Taekwondo Taegeuk 1

Taekwondo Taegeuk 1

The symbol of Taegeuk one “Il”  is Keon, meaning the sky or heaven, which symbolizes the begining of the universe.

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Taekwondo Taegeuk 2

Taekwondo Taegeuk 2

Tae is said to symbolize “inner firmness and outer gentleness,” the archetype being a river or lake: gentle and flowing at the boundaries, but firm and resolute underneath.

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Taekwondo Taegeuk 3

Taekwondo Taegeuk 3

The symbol of Taegeuk three “Sam Jang”  is Ri, meaning fire. The idea is that this form should crackle like a fire: rapidly fluid throughout, with bursts of power.

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Taekwondo Taegeuk 4

Taekwondo Taegeuk 4

The symbol of Taegeuk four “Sah Jang”  is Jin, meaning thunder, symbolizing great power and dignity. Through this form, the practitioner must develop a calm mind that can stand strong in the face of danger.

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Taekwondo Taegeuk 5

Taekwondo Taegeuk 5

As the wind is gentle as a breeze and devastating when it becomes a hurricane, human power can also be used the same way. This form should be performed with flexibility and unyielding power.

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Taekwondo Taegeuk 6

Taekwondo Taegeuk 6

Gam symbolizes water, which is flowing and gentle but also persistent, able to wear away at the hardest stone. The sustenance of life.

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Taekwondo Taegeuk 7

Taekwondo Taegeuk 7

Gahn represents a mountain peak, which is solid, stable, and unmovable, it is a symbol of majestic strength and immovable spirit. This form teaches commitment to both motion and to immobility, with rapid movements forward followed by sudden stops.

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Taekwondo Taegeuk 8

Taekwondo Taegeuk 8

Where all things originate and return to. Just as the earth holds all the basic elements of life, this form incorporates all the basic techniques of Taekwondo.

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