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Patterns
Taegeuk poomse.
W.T.F.
uses taegeuk Poomses for patterns. Poomses originate from the book 'I Ching', a Chinese
oracle. The I Ching has 64 hexagrams, a combination of two sets of three lines,
closed or broken. The sets of three lines are called trigrams. The closed lines
represent Yang, the open lines Yin (Eum). In the chinese language, the unity of Yin
and Yang is called 'taich'i'. In the Korean language, the unity is called
T'ae-guk. This explains the term Poomse Taeguk. The eight trigrams together
are called Pal-gwe as in Poomse Palgwe...
The eight Taegeuk
poomse are listed below;
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 Poomse
Taeguk/Palgwe Il Jang -- Heaven
(South, Father) The first Taeguk/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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 Poomse
Taeguk/Palgwe Ee Jang -- Lake
(South East, Youngest daughter) In the depths of the lake are treasures
and mysteries. The movements of this Taeguk/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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Poomse Taeguk/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 of energy.
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Poomse Taeguk/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 Taeguk/Palgwe should be performed with this in mind.
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 Poomse
Taeguk/Palgwe Oh Jang -- Wind
(South West, Eldest daughter) Wind is a gently force, but can sometimes
be furious, destroying everything in it's path. Poomse Taeguk/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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 Poomse
Taeguk/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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Poomse Taeguk/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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 Poomse
Taeguk/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 Taeguk/Palgwe, one should be aware
that this is the last Taeguk/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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