ULTKD: Table of Contents

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University of Leicester Taekwon-Do Club

COLOUR BELT PATTERNS
(Geup Poomsae)

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Level	Pattern	Diagram	Desc
8th Geup	Taegeuk Il Jang Moves List Step by step Diagram		The general meaning of this form and associated trigram is Yang, which represents Heaven and Light. Also, this trigram has a relationship to South and Father. The first Taegeuk form is the beginning of all poomsaes, the "birth" of the martial artist into Taekwondo. This poomsae should be performed with the greatness of Heaven.
7th Geup	Taegeuk Yi Jang Moves List Step by step Diagram		The associated trigram of this poomsae represents the Lake. Also, related to the symbol is South East and the relationship of the youngest daughter. The movements of this Taegeuk/Palgwe are aimed to be performed believing that man has limitations, but that we can overcome these limitations. The Lake and its water symbolize the flowing and calm nature of the martial artist. This form is to reflect those attributes.
6th Geup	Taegeuk Sam Jang Moves List Step by step Diagram		This trigram represents Fire. Related to this symbol is also East and the relationship of the Second Daughter. Fire contains a lot of energy. The symbol behind the fire is similar to the symbolism of the water in that both can aid and both can destroy. This form is intended to be performed rhythmically, with some outbursts of energy to reflect fire's rhythmic and energetic dualism.
5th Geup	Taegeuk Sa Jang Moves List Step by step Diagram		This trigram represents Thunder. Also, the trigram is strongly connected to northeast and the relationship of the Eldest son. Thunder comes from the sky and is absorbed by the earth, thus, according to the beliefs of the I Ching, thunder is one of the most powerful natural forces. This poomsae is associated with power and the connection between the heavens and earth. This poomsae is intended to be performed with power resembling the Thunder for which it is named.
4th Geup	Taegeuk Oh Jang Moves List Step by step Diagram		The trigram associated with this poomsae represents Wind. The trigram is also related to southwest and the relationship with an eldest daughter. The I Ching promotes that wind is a gentle force, but can sometimes be furious, destroying everything in its path. As such, it is intended that this poomsae is performed like the wind: gently, but knowing the ability of mass destruction with a single movement. The performer and audience should be aware of the duality of the form.
3rd Geup	Taegeuk Yuk Jang Moves List Step by step Diagram		The trigram associated with this poomsae represents Water. Also, there is a relation to West and the relationship with a Second son. The movements of this poomsae are intended to be performed like water; flowing, powerful and cleansing. Sometimes standing still like water in a lake, sometimes thriving as a river, sometimes powerful like a waterfall. The water is to symbolize calm and cleansing, while also possessing the attribute of being violent and destructive.
2nd Geup	Taegeuk Chil Jang Moves List Step by step Diagram		The trigram associated with this poomsae represents a Mountain. Also, it represents the northwest and youngest son. The symbolism behind the mountain is the indomitable and majestic nature that all mountains possess. This poomsae is intended to be performed with the feeling that all movements are this majestic due to their unconquerable nature.
1st Geup	Taegeuk Pal Jang Moves List Step by step Diagram		The trigram associated with this poomsae represents the Earth. Also, there is a representation of North and Mother. The associated trigram of this poomsae is Yin. Yin, here, represents the end of the beginning, the evil part of all that is good. This being the last of the poomsae Taegeuk, it represents the end of the circle and the cyclic nature of the Earth.