Taekwondo Taegeuk 1
The symbol of Taegeuk one “Il” is Keon, meaning the sky or heaven, which symbolizes the begining of the universe.
Read MoreThe symbol of Taegeuk one “Il” is Keon, meaning the sky or heaven, which symbolizes the begining of the universe.
Read MoreTae 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreGam symbolizes water, which is flowing and gentle but also persistent, able to wear away at the hardest stone. The sustenance of life.
Read MoreGahn 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.
Read MoreWhere 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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