*Far left column indicates the belt level at which the student should be familiar with the Terminology. Common Classroom Terms:
Instructional Terms:
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Anatomy:
Poomse: Taegeuk Means the origin of all things in the universe. Taegeuk represents the most profound Oriental philosophy from which Oriental philosophical views on the world and life are derived. Tae Meaning Bigness and Geuk Meaning Eternity. Taegeuk Il Jang
(8th Gup ) Represents Heaven and Light Taegeuk Ye Jang (7th Gup) Represents Joyfulness Taegeuk Sam Jang (6th Gup) Represents Fire and Sun Taegeuk Sah Jang (5th Gup) Represents Thunder Taegeuk Oh Jang (4th Gup) Represents Wind Taegeuk Yuk Jang (3rd Gup) Represents Water Taegeuk Chul Jang (2nd Gup) Represents Mountain Taegeuk Pahl Jang (1st Gup) Represents Earth Koryo (Korea) (1st Dan) The name Korea is an
adaptation of the name Koryo, one of the early dynasties in Korean
history (A.D. 918-1392), which is famed for its cultural achievements.
In particular, it is during this dynasty that the valiant fighting
spirit of its people allowed them to halt the Mongolian invasion of the
Korean peninsula. Each movement of the form should be performed with
strong conviction to reflect the indomitable spirit and moral
determination of Korean people.
Keumgang (Diamond) (2nd Dan) The original meaning of Kumkang is "too strong to be broken". In Buddhism it also refers to something that can heal mental anguish through a combination of wisdom and virtue. In Korea, the most beautiful mountain in the Taebek mountain range is called Kumkang. The "diamond" form takes its name from Mount Kumkang and reflects all the virtues associated with it as a symbol of solidity and permanence. The movements of this form should be performed powerfully to represent the immovable majesty of the mountain. Taebek (Sacred Mountain) (3rd Dan) Taebek is the ancient name of the modern day Mount Paekdoo, the highest and grandest mountain in Korea. Legends identify this as the place where the semi-divine being Tan-gun founded the kingdom of Choson 4,300 years ago and established the beginning of the Korean nation. Mount Paekdoo is regarded as the symbol of Korea. The movements of this form should be performed with precision and rigorous dexterity as a sign of respect for cultural heritage. Pyung Won (Vast Plain) (4th Dan) The fertile plains are where humans obtain sustenance. It is also the place where we conduct our lives. A vast, open plain that stretches away in all directions imparts a feeling of majesty and like. It is this feeling of abundance and boundlessness that is the foundation of this form. The movements of this form should be done with a reserved grace to reflect this concept. Ship Jin (Symmetry) (5th Dan) The literal meaning of ship jin is "decimal system". It represents endless growth and development in a balanced, systematic order. Through this form, stability and balance are strived for. The movements of this form should be performed with precision and control. Jit Tae (Earth) (6th Dan) All of the living things of the earth have their origins in the earth. In fact, all natural phenomena on our planet originate from changes in the earth. This reflects the cyclical changes of the earth. The movements of this form should be done with emphasis on solidly rooted stances to represent out connection with the earth.
Korea and it's National Flag:
The Korean name for Korea is "Hangeuk".The name Korea was derived from "Koryu" the dynasty that existed in Korea from 935-1392. "Taeguk" - The circle in the center of the flag, enclosing interlocking reversed symbols refered to as "Um"(The blue symbol, representing the negative) and "Yang"(The red symbol, representing the positive). Combined, these represent the balance of all things in the universe. "K'un" - Three solid lines in the upper left corner representing heaven, east and spring. "K'on" - Three broken lines in the lower right corner, representing earth, west and summer. "Kam" - One solid line between two broken lines in the upper right corner, representing water, north and winter. "I" - One broken line between two solid lines in the lower left corner, representing fire, south, and autumn. |
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