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Poomse
The Korean terms hyeong, pumsae, poomsae and teul (meaning "form" or "pattern") are all used to refer to martial arts forms that are typically used in Korean martial arts such as Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do. * Hyeong is often romanized as ''hyung''. This term is used primarily in earlier styles of taekwondo, often referred to as ''traditional taekwondo''. * Pumsae is often romanized as ''poomsae'' or ''poomse''. This term is used primarily in Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo. * Teul is often romanized as ''tul''. This term is used primarily in ITF-style taekwondo. A hyeong is a systematic, prearranged sequence of martial techniques that is performed either with or without the use of a weapon. In traditional dojangs (training halls), hyeong are used primarily as a form of interval training that is useful in developing mushin, proper kinetics and mental and physical fortitude. Hyeong may resemble combat, but are artistically non-combative and woven together so as to be an effective ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taegeuk Yook Jang
Taegeuk Yook Jang is the sixth of eight taekwondo forms practiced by the Kukkiwon and the World Taekwondo Federation. A form, or poomsae (also romanized as ''pumsae'' or ''poomse''), is a choreographed pattern of defense-and-attack motions. Taegeuk Yook Jang is often (but not universally) practiced by students of Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo with rank of 3rd geup. Third geup students of Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo practice this form in order to advance to the next rank (2nd geup). Etymology The taegeuk symbol The word ''taegeuk'' (, ) refers to the universe from which all things and values are derived. It is also the symbol that makes up the center of the flag of South Korea and the source for its name, ''taegeukgi'' (hangul: 태극기, where ''gi'' means "flag"). The taegeuk is commonly associated with Korean Taoism philosophical values as well as Korean shamanism. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taegeuk Il Jang
Taegeuk Il Jang (Korean: ) is the first of eight taekwondo forms practiced in Kukki Taekwondo, as defined by the Kukkiwon. A form, or poomsae (also romanized as ''pumsae'' or ''poomse''), is a choreographed pattern of defense-and-attack motions. Taegeuk Il Jang is considered a beginner form, often (but not universally) practiced by students of Kukki style taekwondo with rank of 8th geup. Eighth geup students of Kukki-style taekwondo practice this form in order to advance to the next rank (7th geup). Etymology The taegeuk symbol The word ''taegeuk'' (, ) refers to the universe from which all things and values are derived. It is also the symbol that makes up the center of the flag of South Korea and the source for its name, ''taegeukgi'' (hangul: 태극기, where ''gi'' means "flag"). The taegeuk is commonly associated with Korean Taoism Taoism or "Do" is thought to be the earliest state philosophy for the Korean people spanning several thousand years. However, its influenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taegeuk Chil Jang
Taegeuk Chil Jang is the seventh of eight taekwondo forms practiced by the Kukkiwon and the World Taekwondo Federation. A form, or poomsae (also romanized as ''pumsae'' or ''poomse''), is a choreographed pattern of defense-and-attack motions. Taegeuk Chil Jang is often (but not universally) practiced by students of Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo with rank of 2nd geup. Second geup students of Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo practice this form in order to advance to the next rank (1st geup). Etymology The taegeuk symbol The word ''taegeuk'' (, ) refers to the universe from which all things and values are derived. It is also the symbol that makes up the center of the flag of South Korea and the source for its name, ''taegeukgi'' (hangul: 태극기, where ''gi'' means "flag"). The taegeuk is commonly associated with Korean Taoism philosophical values as well as Korean shamanism. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taegeuk Oh Jang
Taegeuk Oh Jang is the fifth of eight Taekwondo#Forms .28patterns.29, taekwondo forms in the Taegeuk set practiced by the Kukkiwon and World Taekwondo. A form, or poomsae (also romanized as ''pumsae'' or ''poomse''), is a choreographed pattern of defense-and-attack motions. Taegeuk Oh Jang is often (but not universally) practiced by students of Kukkiwon/WT-style taekwondo with rank of 4th geup. Fourth geup students of Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo practice this form in order to advance to the next rank (3rd geup). Etymology FIle:Taegeuk.svg, The taegeuk symbol The word ''taegeuk'' (, ) refers to the universe from which all things and values are derived. It is also the symbol that makes up the center of the flag of South Korea and the source for its name, ''taegeukgi'' (hangul: 태극기, where ''gi'' means "flag"). The taegeuk is commonly associated with Korean Taoism philosophical values as well as Korean shamanism. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taegeuk Sa Jang
Taegek Sa Jang (also romanized as ''Taegeuk Sah Jang'') is the fourth of eight taekwondo forms practiced by the Kukkiwon and the World Taekwondo Federation. A form, or poomsae (also romanized as ''pumsae'' or ''poomse''), is a choreographed pattern of defense-and-attack motions. Taegeuk Sa Jang is often (but not universally) practiced by students of Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo. Etymology The taegeuk symbol The word ''taegeuk'' (, ) refers to the universe from which all things and values are derived. It is also the symbol that makes up the center of the flag of South Korea and the source for its name, ''taegeukgi'' (hangul: 태극기, where ''gi'' means "flag"). The taegeuk is commonly associated with Korean Taoism philosophical values as well as Korean shamanism.Korea's Sam-Taegeuk Symbol san-shin.org, dedicated to the sacr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taegeuk Sam Jang
Taegek Sam Jang is the third of eight taekwondo forms practiced by the Kukkiwon and the World Taekwondo Federation. A form, or poomsae (also romanized as ''pumsae'' or ''poomse''), is a choreographed pattern of defense-and-attack motions. Taegeuk Sam Jang is often (but not universally) practiced by students of Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo with rank of 6th geup. Sixth geup students of Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo practice this form in order to advance to the next rank (5th geup). Etymology The taegeuk symbol The word ''taegeuk'' (, ) refers to the universe from which all things and values are derived. It is also the symbol that makes up the center of the flag of South Korea and the source for its name, ''taegeukgi'' (hangul: 태극기, where ''gi'' means "flag"). The taegeuk is commonly associated with Korean Taoism philosophical values as well as Korean shamanism. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taegeuk Ee Jang
Taegeuk Ee Jang (also romanized ''Taegeuk Yi Jang'' or ''Taegeuk I Jang'') is the second of eight Taekwondo#Forms .28patterns.29, taekwondo forms practiced by the Kukkiwon and the World Taekwondo Federation. A form, or poomsae (also romanized as ''pumsae'' or ''poomse''), is a choreographed pattern of defense-and-attack motions. Taegeuk Ee Jang is considered a beginner form, often (but not universally) practiced by students of Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo with rank of 7th geup. Seventh geup students of Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo practice this form in order to advance to the next rank (6th geup). Etymology FIle:Taegeuk.svg, The taegeuk symbol The word ''taegeuk'' (, ) refers to the universe from which all things and values are derived. It is also the symbol that makes up the center of the flag of South Korea and the source for its name, ''taegeukgi'' (hangul: 태극기, where ''gi'' means "flag"). The taegeuk is commonly associated with Korean Taoism philosophical values as well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taegeuk Pal Jang
Taegeuk Pal Jang is the last of eight ''Taegeuk (taekwondo), taegeuk'' Taekwondo#Forms .28patterns.29, taekwondo forms practiced by the Kukkiwon and the World Taekwondo Federation. A form, or poomsae (also romanized as ''pursue'' or ''poomse''), is a choreographed pattern of defense-and-attack motions. Taegeuk Pal Jang is often (but not universally) practiced by students of Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo with rank of 1st geup. First geup students of Kukkiwon/WTF-style taekwondo practice this form in order to advance to the next rank (usually 1st dan (rank) , dan black belt), at which students then begin studying a new sequence of black belt forms. Etymology FIle:Taegeuk.svg, The taegeuk symbol The word ''taegeuk'' (, ) refers to the universe from which all things and values are derived. It is also the symbol that makes up the center of the flag of South Korea and the source for its name, ''taegeukgi'' (hangul: 태극기, where ''gi'' means "flag"). The taegeuk is commonly associat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taekwondo
''Taekwondo'', ''Tae Kwon Do'' or ''Taekwon-Do'' (; ko, 태권도/跆拳道 ) is a Korean form of martial arts involving punching and kicking techniques, with emphasis on head-height kicks, spinning jump kicks, and fast kicking techniques. The literal translation for tae kwon do is "kicking", "punching", and "the art or way of". They are a kind of martial arts in which one attacks or defends with hands and feet anytime or anywhere, with occasional use of weapons. The physical training undertaken in Taekwondo is purposeful and fosters strength of mind through mental armament. Taekwondo practitioners wear a uniform, known as a dobok. It is a combat sport and was developed during the 1940s and 1950s by Korean martial artists with experience in martial arts such as karate, Chinese martial arts, and indigenous Korean martial arts traditions such as Taekkyon, Subak, and Gwonbeop. The oldest governing body for Taekwondo is the Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA), formed in 1959 th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taekkyeon
Taekkyon, Taekgyeon, Taekkyeon, or Taekyun (Korean: 태껸/ 택견/ 托肩, ) is a traditional Korean martial art. It is characterized by fluid, dynamic foot movement called "''pum balki''" or Stepping-on-Triangles. Taekkyon includes hands and feet techniques to unbalance, trip, or throw the opponent. Taekkyon has many leg and whole-body techniques with fully integrated armwork. A Taekkyon practitioner is called a ''"Taekkyon-kkun"'' (태껸꾼). Since the twentieth century, Taekkyon has come to be seen as a living link to Korea's past. As such, it has provided historical references for modern Korean martial arts and is often considered as the oldest martial discipline of Korea. Almost wiped out during the Japanese Occupation, Taekkyon was rediscovered after the Korean War and has influenced the name and conceptualization of Taekwondo. Taekkyon is the first martial art enlisted as the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is also the 76th Intangible Cultural Property of S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwans
Kwan (Hanja: 館; Hangul:관) in Korean literally means building or hall, but when used in martial arts it can also refer to a school or clan of martial artists who follow the same style and/or leader. Taekwondo: The Five Kwans / The Nine Kwans In the context of taekwondo, the phrase ''the five kwans'' refers to the first five martial arts schools to open in Korea following the end of Japanese occupation at the end of World War II. * Song Moo Kwan(송무관) - first of the original kwans, founded in Kaesong on March 20,1944 by Ro Byung Jik(노병직), who had studied karate under Gichin Funakoshi along with Chung Do Kwan founder Lee Won Kuk in Japan. * Chung Do Kwan(청도관) - second kwan dojang in Korea founded in September, 1944 by Lee Won Kuk(이원국). He had studied Taekkyeon in Seoul, He also studied Shotokan Karate in Japan, Kung Fu in Henan and Shanghai in China, and other. * Moo Duk Kwan(무덕관) - founded 1945 by Hwang Kee(황기) teaching Hwa Soo Do. Hwang st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okinawa
is a prefecture of Japan. Okinawa Prefecture is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan, has a population of 1,457,162 (as of 2 February 2020) and a geographic area of 2,281 km2 (880 sq mi). Naha is the capital and largest city of Okinawa Prefecture, with other major cities including Okinawa, Uruma, and Urasoe. Okinawa Prefecture encompasses two thirds of the Ryukyu Islands, including the Okinawa, Daitō and Sakishima groups, extending southwest from the Satsunan Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture to Taiwan ( Hualien and Yilan Counties). Okinawa Prefecture's largest island, Okinawa Island, is the home to a majority of Okinawa's population. Okinawa Prefecture's indigenous ethnic group are the Ryukyuan people, who also live in the Amami Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture. Okinawa Prefecture was ruled by the Ryukyu Kingdom from 1429 and unofficially annexed by Japan after the Invasion of Ryukyu in 1609. Okinawa Prefecture was officially founded in 1879 by the Empi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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