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Poomse
Taeguk Forms
TAE GEUK is the name of the red/blue circle in the middle of the Korean flag ('Taegukki'). The upper red section represents YANG (Heaven/Male), and the lower blue section represents UM (Earth/Female). The Tae Geuk circle expresses the idea that the universe is in a delicately balanced state of harmony.
TAE GEUK is the name of the red/blue circle in the middle of the Korean flag ('Taegukki'). The upper red section represents YANG (Heaven/Male), and the lower blue section represents UM (Earth/Female). The Tae Geuk circle expresses the idea that the universe is in a delicately balanced state of harmony.- TAEGUK IL JANG (1ST) - HEAVEN : (South, Father) The first Taeguk is the beginning of all Poomses. The associated trigram represents Yang (heaven, light), therefore, this Poomse should be performed with the greatness of Heaven.
- TAEGUK EE JANG (2ND) - LAKE : (South East, Youngest daughter) In the depths of the lake are treasures and mysteries. The movements of this Taeguk should be performed knowing that man has limitations, but that we can overcome these limitations. This should lead to a feeling of joy, knowing that we can control our future.
- TAEGUK SAM JANG (3RD) - FIRE : (East, Second daughter) Fire contains a lot of energy. Fire helped man to survive, but on the other hand had some catastrophical results. This form should be performed rhythmically, with some outbursts of energy.
- TAEGUK SA JANG (4TH) - THUNDER : (North East, Eldest son) Thunder comes from the sky and is absorbed by the earth. Thunder is one of the most powerful natural forces, circling, gyrating. This Taeguk should be performed with this in mind.
- TAEGUK OH JANG (5TH) - WIND : (South West, Eldest daughter) Wind is a gently force, but can sometimes be furious, destroying everything in its path. Poomse Taeguk Oh Jang should be performed like the wind: gently, but knowing the ability of mass destruction with a single movement.
- TAEGUK YOOK JANG (6TH) - WATER : (West, Second son) Water can move a mountain. The movements of this Poomse should be performed like water. Sometimes standing still like water in a lake, sometimes thriving as a river.
- TAEGUK CHIL JANG (7TH) - MOUNTAIN : (North West, Youngest son) Mountains will always look majestic, no matter the size. This Poomse should be performed with the feeling that all movements are this majestic and deserved to be praised.
- TAEGUK PAL JANG (8TH) - EARTH : (North, Mother) The associated trigram of this Poomse is Yin: the end of the beginning, the evil part of all that is good. Even in this darkness, there is still some light. Performing this Taeguk/Palgwe, one should be aware that this is the last Taeguk/Palgwe to be learned, it also is the end of a circle, and therefore it is also the first, the second etc...
Last updated by Peter Salas Apr. 22, 2008.
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