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INFORMATION: Forms - Colour Belt Forms - Black Belt Forms

Koryo - is the name of the Korean Dynasty that existed from 918 A.D. To 1392 A.D.  The English word ‘Korea’ was derived from the original name ‘Koryo’.  The Koryo Dynasty excelled in the cultural arts (noted especially for it’s beautiful ceramics) and also exhibited dynamic strength as it defeated persistent Mongolian aggression.  The movements of poomse Koryo reflect the strength, perseverance and indomitable spirit required to crush Koryo’s adversaries.  Trachea-crushing grabs, beautiful double side kicks and an action-filled, explosive ending characterise poomse Koryo.  Koryo is the poomse for 1st Dan.


Keumgang - the meaning of poomse Keumgang is analogous to a diamond, that which is too strong to be broken.  This poomse was named after the majestic Keumgang-san mountain in Korea and also the Keumgang-Yuksa (the mightiest of all warriors in Korean history).  The movements of poomse Keumgang are as beautiful as the Keumgang-san (Keumgang mountain) as as strong as Keumgang-seok (diamond).  Strong stable stances with devastating hand techniques are characteristics of poomse Keumgang.

Keumgang is the poomse for 2nd Dan.


Taebaek - is the original name for Mount Paekdu (Bright Mountain) in Korea.  It was at Mount Paekdu that the legendary Dangun founded the Korean nation some 4,335 years ago.  Taebaek represents the light of this ‘bright mountain’  (Paekdu), which is the source of life for all Korean people.  Poomse Taebaek is characterized by multiple concentrated techniques at a variety of speeds with explosive outbursts of power in between.  Every movement in this poomse must not only be exact and fast but executed with determination and hardness.

Taebaek is the poomse for 3rd Dan.


Pyongwon - in Korean pyongwon means vast plain of fertile agricultural land.  The plain is venerated because an open plain that stretches past the reach of sight, produces a unique sense of majesty - different from that produced by mountains and the sea.  Poomse Pyongwon represents this combination of providence and vastness.  Deep stances and flexible kicks characterize poomse Pyongwon.

Pyongwon is the poomse for 4th Dan.


Sipjin - represents the orderliness of the decimal system , continual change in stable increments of 10.  The pattern traced out by the practitioner’s movements during the execution of poomse Sipjin is a ‘plus’ sign, the Chinese character for the number 10.  It is symbolic for endless improvement and development in a systematic order.  In poomse Sipjin, stability is concentrated in each transition between movements.

Sipjin is the poomse for 5th Dan.


Jitae - is derived from the meaning of the earth.  According to Oriental belief, all things evolve from and return to the earth.  The earth is the beginning and end of all life.  All life on earth originates, exists and then terminates in a cycle that takes it from dust to dust.  All the natural phenomena we observe everyday originate from the complex inner workings of the earth.  Poomse Jitae represents the earthly properties that produce these fascinating workings - strong, concentrated techniques and explosive power combine to create an incomparable vitality that represents the life-sustaining earth.  

Jitae is the poomse for 6th Dan.


Chunkwon - means sky.  The sky is seen to be ruler of the universe and human beings.  It is mysterious, infinite and profound.  From ancient man to today’s astrophysicist the sky remains an infinite mystery.  Human eyes can only see so far as they peer into this depth, which leaves the imagination to fill in the remaining void.  As we look into the sky, humility overtakes us, for surely, that which is beyond our comprehension is greater than we are.  The motions of Chunkwon are full of piety and vitality.

Chunkwon is the poomse for 7th Dan.


Hansoo - is derived from the word ‘water’.  Water is fluid and easily adapts within nature.  Water is precious, creating the single most important physical factor for the existence of life.  Water is also deadly, massive floods overtake entire cities and the raging sea claims thousands of vessels.  From the trickle of the babbling brook to the roar of Niagara Falls, water is anything but constant.  The movements of poomse Hansoo reflect the fluid and forceful nature of water.

Hansoo is the poomse for 8th Dan.


Ilyeo - the state of spiritual cultivation in Buddhism is called ‘Ilyeo’ , which means ‘oneness with the universe’ (similar in meaning to the Hindi word “Nirvana”).  Ilyeo is the concept in which the body, mind and spirit are no longer three separate entities, but one single entity.  It is thought that the achievement of Ilyeo is only possible when all worldly desires have been discarded.  The ultimate goal of taekwondo is to achieve a discipline in which all attention is focused on each movement leaving all materialistic thoughts, worldly desires and external influences and obsessions behind.

lyeo is the poomse for 9th Dan.