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Palgwe Forms |
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Palgwe Il Jang -- Heaven
(South, Father) The first Palgwe is the beginning of all
Poomses. The associated trigram represents Yang (heaven, light),
therefore, this Poomse should be performed with the greatness of Heaven.
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Palgwe Ee Jang -- Lake
(South East, Youngest daughter) In the depths of the lake are
treasures and mysteries. The movements of this palgwe should be
performed knowing that man has limitations, but that we can overcome
these limitations. This should lead to a feeling of joy, knowing that we
can control our future. |
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Palgwe Sam Jang -- Fire
(East, Second daughter) Fire contains a lot of energy. Fire
helped man to survive, but on the other hand had some catastrophical
results. This form should be performed rhythmically, with some outbursts
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Palgwe Sa Jang -- Thunder
(North East, Eldest son) Thunder comes from the sky and is
absorbed by the earth. Thunder is one of the most powerful natural
forces, circling, gyrating. This palgwe should be performed with
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Palgwe Oh Jang -- Wind
(South West, Eldest daughter) Wind is a gently force, but can
sometimes be furious, destroying everything in it's path. Palgwe Oh Jang should be performed like the wind: gently, but
knowing the ability of mass destruction with a single movement. |
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Palgwe Yook Jang -- Water
(West, Second son) Water can move a mountain. The movements of
this Poomse should be performed like water. Sometimes standing still
like water in a lake, sometimes thriving as a river. |
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Palgwe Chil Jang -- Mountain
(North West, Youngest son) Mountains will always look majestic,
no matter the size. This Poomse should be performed with the feeling
that all movements are this majestic and deserved to be praised. |
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Palgwe Pal Jang -- Earth
(North, Mother) The associated trigram of this Poomse is Yin: the
end of the beginning, the evil part of all that is good. Even in this
darkness, there is still some light. Performing this palgwe, one
should be aware that this is the last palgwe to be learned, it
also is the end of a circle, and therefore it is also the first, the
second etc... |
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Koryo
Koryo (Korea) is the name of an old Korean Dynasty. The people from the
Koryo-period defeated the Mongolian aggressors. Their spirit is
reflected in the movements of the Poomse Koryo. Each movement of this
Poomse represents the strength and energy needed to control the Mongols.
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Keumgang
The definition of Keumgang is "Too strong to be broken", or "diamond".
The movements of the Poomse Keumgang are as beautiful as the Keumgang-san
(a Korean mountain) and as strong as Keumgang-seok (diamond). |
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TaeBaek
The legendary 'Dangoon' founded a nation in Taebaek, near Korea's
biggest mountain Baekdoo. Baekdoo is a symbol for Korea. The definition
of Taebaek is "lightness". Every movement in this Poomse must not only
be exact en fast, but with determination and hardness. |
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Pyongwon
The definition of Pyongwon is "stretch, vast plain": big, majestic.
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Sipjin
Sipjin stands for decimal. This Poomse represents the orderliness of the
decimal system. It also means the endless development and growth in a
systematic order: stability. |
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Jitae Jitae is derived from the meaning of
the earth. All things evolve from and return to the earth, the earth is
the beginning and the end of life. |
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Cheonkwon Cheonkwon means 'sky'. The sky
should be seen as ruler of the universe. It is both mysterious, infinite
and profound. The motions of Cheonkwon are full of piety and vitality.
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Hansoo This poomse is derived from the
fluidity of water which easily adapts within nature. |
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Ilyo The state of spiritual cultivation in
Buddhism is called 'Ilyo' which means more or less 'oneness'. In Ilyo,
body and mind, spirit and substance, I and you are unified. The ultimate
ideal of Tae Kwon Do can be found in this state. It is a discipline in
which we concentrate on every movement leaving all materialistics
thoughts, obsessions and extermal influences behind. |
