Taegeuk E
Taegeuk E Depiction Taegeuk E Techniques Order Stance Technique(s) Korean 1 Front Low block (release hand) Arae-makki 2 Side Ease Downward hammer fist Mejumeok naeryo-chigi 3 Front Low block (release hand) Arae-makki 4 Side
Taegeuk D
Taegeuk D Depiction Taegeuk D Techniques Order Stance Technique(s) Korean 1 Back Knifehand assisting block Sonnal momtong makki 2 Front Assisting spearhand Pyonsonkkeut seotzireugi 3 Back Knifehand assisting block Sonnal
Taegeuk C
Taegeuk C Depiction Taegeuk C Techniques Order Stance Technique(s) Korean 1 Short Low block Arae-makki 2 Front Front kick + double punch Ap-chagi + momtong dubeon-jireugi 3 Short Low block
Taegeuk B
Taegeuk ‘B’ Description Taegeuk ‘B’ Description Order Stance Technique(s) Korean 1 Short Low block Arae-makki 2 Front Body punch Momtong bandae-jireugi 3 Short Low block Arae-makki 4
Taegeuk A2
Taegeuk A2 Depiction Taegeuk A2 Techniques Order Stance Technique(s) Korean 1 Short Low block Arae-makki 2 Short Body punch Momtong bandae-jireugi 3 Short Low block
Taegeuk A1
Taegeuk A1 Depiction Taegeuk A1 Techniques Order Stance Technique(s) Korean 1 Short Low block Arae-makki 2 Short Body punch Momtong bandae-jireugi 3 Short Low block Arae-makki 4 Short Body punch Momtong bandae-jireugi 5 Front
Taegeuk Meaning
Translated from their Chinese characters, Tae means greatness, and geuk eternity. Taegeuk is a symbol representing the principles of the cosmos, creation, and the norms of human life. The circumference of the Taegeuk mark symbolises
Detailed History of Taekwondo
Koguryo and Silla Dynasties The origin of Taekwondo can be traced back to the Koguryo dynasty founded 37 B.C. This is evidenced by the mural paintings found in the ruins of the royal tombs built by the Koguryo dynasty which show scenes of
Taegeuk Eight – Pal Jang
Taegeuk eight symbolises the ‘kon,’ which represents ‘yin’ (c.f. Taegeuk 1) and Earth, meaning the source of all life, the root and settlement, and also the beginning and end. Everything arises from the Earth, receiving its
Taegeuk Seven – Chill Jang
The Chinese character ‘kan,’ expressing Taegeuk seven symbolises the mountain – meaning ponderosity and firmness. A mountain is seemingly permanent and unmovable, yet they are constantly growing and changing. Humans seek to
