Taekwondo
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A taekwondo 'Poomsae' comprises various
stance, each with its peculiar nature but each blending into the
other. A 'poomsae' consists of about two dozen stances interconnected.
Blocking, punching, striking, thrusting and kicking are among Taekwondo
Poomsae, and these are properly carried
out with
hands, fists and feet to the vital sport of the body or target at
which they aimed, and the stances accordingly chnge
forward stance, back stance, cat stance and horseriding stance,
etc. as the situation requires. Most typical 'Poomsae' are Palgwe I-VIII, Taeguk I-VIII, Goryo, Gumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chunkwon, Hansu and Ilyeo.
▶Taeguk Video Clips
This represents the most profound oriental
philosophy from which philosophical views
on the world, cosmos
and life are derived.
The Taeguk Poomsae consists of different
movements in sequence. The vital points of this Poomsae are to make
exact the speed of breath and action and move the body weight properly
while executing speedy actions. Thus we can fully realize the main
thought of Taeguk
Taeguk 1 Jang (MPG, Media Player,
Running time : 00:40)
Taeguk 2 Jang (MPG, Media Player,
Running time : 00:44)
Taeguk 3 Jang (MPG, Media
Player, Running time : 00:47)
Taeguk 4 Jang (MPG, Media Player, Running time : 00:43)
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Taeguk 5 Jang (MPG, Media
Player, Running time : 00:49)
Taeguk 6 Jang (MPG, Media
Player, Running time : 00:46)
Taeguk 7 Jang (MPG, Media
Player, Running time : 00:55)
Taeguk 8 Jang (MPG, Media
Player, Running time : 00:53)
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▶Goryo Video Clips
GORYO
: Goryo is the name of an ancient dynasty
in the Korean peninsula. The English name of "Korea" originated
from the name of this "Goryo" dynasty with which was famed
for the valiant spirit of its people which tey defeated the Mongolian
aggression. Goryo Poomsae is based on spirit of / sonbae(Sonbi)
which was inherited from Goruryo to Balhae and to Koryo. Songae
means strong martial art and honest spirit of scholars.
Goryo (MPG, Media Player, Running time : 01:04)
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▶Gumgang Video Clips
GUMGANG
: The word "Gumgang" has originally
the meaning of being too strong to
be broken. Also in Buddhism,
what can break off every agony of mind with combination
of
wisdom and virtue is called "Gumgang".
The Poomsae
"Gumgang"is named after Mount Gumgang, symbol of solidity.
"Gumgan"
is also anlogous of "diamond".
Gumgang (MPG, Media Player, Running time : 01:12)
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▶Taebaek Video Clips
TAEBAEK
: "Taebaek" is the ancient
name of Mount Baekdu where the legendary
Dangun founded a nation
for the first time in the Korean peninsula 4,329 years ago on Dangun
calendar (1996 A.D.=4329 Dangun year).
Poomsae "Taebaek"
takes its principles of movement from the word "Taebaek"
which means being looked up to as sacred.
Taebaek
(MPG, Media Player, Running time
: 00:52)
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▶Pyongwon Video Clips
PYONGWON : "Pyongwon"
is meant by 'vast plain'. The plain is a source of sustaining the
human life and, on the other hand, a great open plain stretching
out endlessly gives us a feeling of majesty that is different from
what we feel with a mountain or the sea.
An application of
the providence of the plain which is blessed with abundance and
grace as well as boundless vastness into the practice of Taekwondo
is Poomsae Pyongwon (plain).
Pyongwon
(MPG, Media Player, Running time
: 01:00)
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▶Shipjin Video Clips
SHIPJIN : Shipjin
has the meaning of 'decimal system' which stands for a symbolical
figure of 10 meaning endless development and growth in a systematic
order.
In Poomsae shipjin, stability is sought in every change
of movements.
Shipjin
(MPG, Media Player, Running time
: 01:25)
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▶Jitae Video Clips
JITAE : According
to the oriental belief, all living things come from and return to
the earth(Jitae is derived from the meaning of the earth). The earth
is indeed the origin and terminal of life. Living things as well
as all the natural phenomena of the earth Poomsae "Jitae"
is the movement which supplies these features of the earth.
Jitae
(MPG, Media Player, Running time
: 01:20)
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▶Chonkwon Video Clips
CHONKWON :
Chonkown" signifies the sky. From
ancient times the orientals have
always believed and worshipped
the sky as ruler of the universe and human beings.
The infinitely
vast sky may be a mysterious and profound world of imagination in
the
eyes of finite human beings. Poomsae Chonkwon is composed
of the motions which
are full of piery and vitality.
Chonkwon
(MPG, Media Player, Running time
: 01:31)
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▶Hansu Video Clips
HANSU
: Poomsae "Hansu" derived
from the word 'water' is typical with its fluidity and adaptability
as manifested in the nature of water.
Hansu
(MPG, Media Player, Running
time : 00:52)
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▶Ilyeo Video Clips
ILYEO
: "Ilyeo" signifies oneness.
In buddhism the state of spiritual cultivation is said to be
"Ilyeo"(oneness), in which body and mind, I(subject) and
you(object), spirit and substance are unified into oneness.
The ultimate ideal of Taekwondo lies in this state of Ilyeo. The
final goal Taekwondo pursues is indeed a discipline in which we
concentrate attention pursues is indeed a discipline in which we
concentrate attention on every movement, shaking off all worldly
thoughts and obsessions.
Ilyeo
(MPG, Media Player, Running
time : 01:08)
Kyorugi
is an integral whole of Taekwondo. It is an wholistic physical
activity that utilizes the muscles and the joints of the entire
body. In general, Kyorugi is a combat activity in which two competitors
stand facing each other and compete with their offensive and/or
defensive techniques.
There are two types in Kyorugi :
Mach'wo Kyorugi and chary Kyorugi.
Mach'wo Kyorugi is arranged
sparring that is performed in a prearranged manner utilizing the
basic Taekwondo skills and applied techniques of the poomsae. Mach'wo
Kyorugi helps the practitioners enhance mental focus, distance control,
sense of the target, timing and accuracy. There are three types
of Mach'wo kyorugi : Sebon Kyorugi, Tubon Kyorugi, and Hanbon Kyorugi.
Chayu Kyorugi is a free sparring, which requires absolute strictness
in enforcing the safety rules.
There are two types of Chayu
Kyorugi : Yonsup Kyorugi and shihap Kyorugi.
The most important
factors in Chayu Kyorugi are agility, power, conditioning, judgement,
courage, strategy, psychological elements and techniques.
Shipap Kyorugi is the limelight that enabled Taekwondo to be accepted
as an official 2000 year Summer Olympic Games. In order to ensure
the safety of the competitors, it is mandatory for competitors to
wear head gear, trunk protector, forearm guard, shin guard, groin
guard and breast guard. For fair judgement, an electronic score
board and simultaneous scoring system are used.
Kyorugi 1 (MPG, Media Player,
Running time : 00:38)
Kyorugi 2 (MPG, Media
Player, Running time : 03:05)
Kyorugi 3 (MPG, Media
Player, Running time : 03:12)
Kyorugi 4 (MPG, Media
Player, Running time : 03:33)
Kyokpa is one
of methods that is used to measure the power and speed
of the
practitioner vy applying a variety of taekwondo skills to boards,
bricks or any chosen material with application of physical force
and mental concentration.
Kyokpa is one of the most mystical
aspects of the Taekwondo training experience. The bodily parts that
are mostly used in Kyonkpa are the fist, knife-hand, ball of the
foot, and side blade of the foot.
There are many techniques
available such as single technique, multiple techniques, standing
techniques, jumping techniques, aerospinning techniques, and multiple
aerial techniques.
The most critical components in Kyokpa
execution are technique, power, flexibility, speed, focus, and agility.
Kyokpa is one of the ultimate experiences of the art. It provides
a strong motivation for the practitioners and spectators to further
the understanding and practice the art of Taekwondo.
Kyokpa 1
(MPG, Media Player, Running
time : 00:04)
Kyokpa 2 (MPG, Media Player, Running time : 00:02)
Kyokpa 3
(MPG, Media Player, Running
time : 00:12)
Kyokpa 4
(MPG, Media Player, Running
time : 00:31)
People are easily inclined to believe the fact that Taekwondo is exclusively made up of techniques using only the legs. This very thought is incorrect, however, since Taekwondo gained popularity as a sport Taekwondo has developed into a strong sports neglecting the more emotional side and the part of Taekwondo and continues to practice and develop the art of self defence and it is also a part of the demonstration. Self defense is, when facing the enemy or when put in a disadvantageous situation, the skill to control the enemy and the skillful use of techniques to protect oneself.
Hosinsul 1 (RAM, Real
Player, Running time : 02:18)
Hosinsul 2 (RAM, Real Player, Running time : 00:49)
Hosinsul 3 (RAM, Real Player, Running time : 01:22)