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Taeguk Forms
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Created by Peter Salas Apr 22, 2008 at 11:37am. Last updated by Peter Salas Apr. 22, 2008.

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.… Continue

Created by Peter Salas Apr 22, 2008 at 10:55am. Last updated by Peter Salas Apr. 22, 2008.

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… Continue

Created by Peter Salas Apr 22, 2008 at 10:50am. Last updated by Peter Salas Apr. 22, 2008.

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 ou… Continue

Created by Peter Salas Apr 22, 2008 at 10:44am. Last updated by Peter Salas Apr. 22, 2008.

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 thi… Continue

Created by Peter Salas Apr 22, 2008 at 10:38am. Last updated by Peter Salas Apr. 22, 2008.

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 knowin… Continue

Created by Peter Salas Apr 22, 2008 at 10:33am. Last updated by Peter Salas Apr. 22, 2008.

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.… Continue

Created by Peter Salas Apr 22, 2008 at 10:29am. Last updated by Peter Salas Apr. 22, 2008.

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 Taegu… Continue

Created by Peter Salas Apr 21, 2008 at 10:36pm. Last updated by Peter Salas Apr. 22, 2008.

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 prais… Continue

Created by Peter Salas Apr 22, 2008 at 10:18am. Last updated by Peter Salas Apr. 22, 2008.