ULTKD: Table of Contents

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University of Leicester Taekwon-Do Club

POOMSAE LIST

Geup Poomsae / Dan Poomsae

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Level	Pattern	Diagram	Desc
8th Geup	Taegeuk Il Jang Moves List Step by step Diagram Video		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 Video		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 Video		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 Video		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 Video		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 Video		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 Video		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 Video		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.

Level	Pattern	Diagram	Desc
1st Dan	Koryo		Koryo, or Goryeo, is the name of an old Korean Dynasty. The people from the Goryeo defeated the Mongolian aggressors. It is intended that their spirit is reflected in the movements of the poomsae Koryo. Each movement of this poomsae represents the strength and energy needed to control the Mongols.
2nd Dan	Keumgang		Keumgang means "diamond," symbolizing hardness. Keumgang is also the name of the most beautiful mountain in Korea, as well as the Keumgang warrior, named by Buddha. Thus, the themes of hardness, beauty, and pondering permeate this poomsae.
3rd Dan	Taebaek		The legendary Dangun founded a nation in Taebaek, near Korea's biggest mountain Baekdoo. Baekdoo is a known symbol for Korea. The definition of the word taebaek is literally "lightness". Every movement in this poomsae is intended to be not only be exact and fast, but with determination and hardness resembling the mountain Baekdoo, the origin of the nation of Korea.
4th Dan	Pyongwon		The definition of Pyongwon is "stretch, vast plain." The name carries with it a connotation of being large and majestic.
5th Dan	Sipjin		Sipjin stands for ten symbols of longevity, which are Sun, Moon, Mountain, Water, Stone, Pine tree, Herb of eternal youth, Turtle, Deer, and Crane. This poomsae represents the endless development and growth by the basic idea of the ten symbols of longevity and the decimal system.
6th Dan	Jitae		This poomsae is derived from the meaning of the earth. All things evolve from and return to the earth, the earth is the beginning and the end of life, as reelected through the Yin and Yang.
7th Dan	Cheonkwon		Cheonkwon literally means 'sky'. In the poomsae, the sky symbolizes the ruler of the universe. According to belief, it is mysterious, infinite and profound. The motions of Cheonkwon are full of piety, vitality and reverence.
8th Dan	Hansu		This poomsae is derived from the fluidity of water which easily adapts within nature. The symbol of the water repeats itself many times throughout all poomsae, hyeongs, and in martial arts in general.
9th Dan	Ilyo		The state of spiritual cultivation in Buddhism is called 'Ilyo' which means 'oneness'. In Ilyo, body and mind, spirit and substance, "I" and "you" are unified. The ultimate ideal of the martial art and poomsae can be found in this state. It is a discipline in which every movement is concentrated on leaving all materialistics thoughts, obsessions and external influences behind.