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Taegeuk 4 태극 4장
(Taegeuk Sa-jahng)

 

Poomse is the foundation for the teaching of Taekwondo. A poomse, or form, is a detailed pattern of defense-and-attack motions and techniques used in traditional martial arts. Poomse is useful in developing proper kinetics, mental and physical fortitude.

Taegeuk 태극 (in World Taekwondo (WT)) refers to a set of poomse used to create a foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse or form is a detailed pattern of defense-and-attack motions and techniques used in traditional martial arts. Poomse is often romanized as poomsae or pumsae. The word taeguek (the Korean pronunciation of Taiji/T'ai Chi) refers to the important principle in east Asian Taoist thought of the union of yin and yang.

Each taegeuk form symbolizes a specific state thought to be indicative of the belt the student currently holds, and is represented in World Taekwondo (WT) by trigrams similar to those found in the four corners of the South Korean flag. Various schools sometimes insert one of a variety of other forms before the first taegeuk (taegeuk il-jang) such as "Basic #1 Pattern". In order to receive a black belt the student must perform all taegeuk forms consecutively.

 

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World Taekwondo (WT) Taegeuk 4 태극 4장 Poomse
Taegeuk 4 태극 4장 (Taegeuk Sa-jahng)

Taegeuk 4 태극 4장 (Taegeuk Sa-jahng)

Korean: 태극 4장 (Taegeuk Sa-jahng)

Meaning: Thunder

Movements: approx 27

Difficulty Level:  Intermediate

Grade Level: 6th Geup

Ranking: Green Belt Yellow Stripe Belt

Style: World Taekwondo (WT) World Taekwondo (WT)

 



This trigram represents Thunder. Also, the trigram is strongly connected to northeast and the relationship of the Eldest son. Thunder comes from the sky and is absorbed by the earth, thus, according to the beliefs of the I Ching, thunder is one of the most powerful natural forces. This poomse is associated with power and the connection between the heavens and earth. This poomse is intended to be performed with power resembling the Thunder for which it is named.

This is the pattern one will learn when at 'Green Belt' level. All students studying in World Taekwondo (WT) Kukkiwon style must learn these forms, or taegeuk 태극, to advance to a higher belt level. There are eight taegeuk forms, each one similar to the previous one, but each time with more complicated techniques to display the students' mastery of the techniques learned during lessons, as well as the ability to interconnect these techniques. Note: Some schools use other belt colors. Belt levels vary from school to school.

Training Methods

How well one improves with training depends on several factors, such as the frequency it is engaged in, and the type of feedback that is available for improvement. If a student does not train often enough, reinforcement fades, and he or she is likely to forget what was learned for the poomse.

When learning the poomse, it is helpful to use mirrors to observe your techniques and fix your mistakes immediately. Initially, a student may need focused feedback from a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ); however, as they progress, they must develop the ability to self-assess the poomse.

Difficulty of Poomse

Taekwondo students of geup ranking learn the most basic techniques first, and then move on to more advanced and difficult techniques as they approach 1st Dan Black Belt. The more difficult the techniques, the more practice may be needed for the purpose of improving or mastering it, as in the phrase 'practice makes perfect'. Every poomse must display the requisite speed, balance, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.

60% Difficulty
Up to 80% Difficulty

* Please see a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) for training. Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.

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Taegeuk 4 태극 4장 (Taegeuk Sa-jahng)

Techniques Included in this Poomse

Both basic and advanced taekwondo techniques can be contained within a single pattern and the higher the level of the practitioner, the greater the difficulty of the techniques and the complexity of the pattern. Remember a poomse is a detailed pattern of defense-and-attack motions and techniques used in traditional martial arts. View more information Poomse »

Taekwondo Middle Block ( 몸통막기 momtong-makgi ) Taekwondo Outside Middle Block ( 바깥막기 momtong-bakkat-makgi ) Taekwondo Supported Hand Blade Outward Block ( 손날 거들어 바깥막기 sonnal-kodureo-makgi ) Taekwondo Palm Heel Pressing Block ( 바탕손 눌러막기 batangson-nulleo-makgi ) Taekwondo Rear Hand Middle Punch ( 몸통 바로 지르기 momtong-baro-jireugi ) Taekwondo Swallow Handblade Inward  Strike ( 제비품 손날 안치기 jebipoom-sonnal-an-chigi ) Taekwondo Supporting Vertical Thrust ( 거들어 세워찌르기 kodureo-sewo-jjireugi ) Taekwondo Back Knuckle Forward Strike ( 등주먹 앞치기 deung-jumeok-ap-chigi ) Taekwondo Double Punch Taekwondo Attention Stance Taekwondo Ready Stance Taekwondo Walking Stance Taekwondo Front Stance Taekwondo Back Stance Taekwondo Front Kick Taekwondo Side Kick Taekwondo Bow (kyeong nye)
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Taegeuk 4 태극 4장 (Taegeuk Sa-jahng)

Key Points in this Poomse

  • Accuracy. Taegeuk 태극 patterns should begin and end in the same place.
  • Posture. Practitioners must have their body weight correctly distributed during each different stance ( 서기 sogi ) and during footwork ( 딛기 ditgi ). Each technique must be correctly aligned.
  • Realism. Taekwondo patterns are the learning ground for real combat. As such, every technique must display the requisite speed, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.
  • Spirit. A competitor's 'presence' on the mat must be as credible as his/her technique. Self belief, confidence in abilities, and intention to perform to a personal best are tangible virtues considered indispensable in taekwondo practitioners.
  • Decorum. Proper manners must be displayed when interacting with the judges directly before and after the pattern. Respect must also be extended to rival competitors, clubs and other officials.
  • Form. General qualities that judges look for in any taekwondo practitioner include proper breathing technique and body control. The diaphragm must be engaged in deep breathing, shallow breathing concentrated in the upper abdomen results in raised shoulders and stressed muscles. The muscles of the body should be lightly relaxed in order to perform the pattern with fluidity, speed and grace. Muscles should only be tensed at the moment of imaginary impact in order to commute maximum power to any individual taekwondo technique.

Promotion Tests Requirement

Students often undergo periodic testing and grading by their own Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) in order to advance to a higher level of recognized achievement such as a different belt color. They need to demonstrate their proficiency in the various aspects of the art such as the execution of patterns ( 품새 poomse ), which combine various techniques in specific sequences.

Taegeuk 4 태극 4장 (Taegeuk Sa-jahng) is a requirement for the below belt levels (Varies between schools). Promotion from one belt level to the next can proceed rapidly in some schools, since schools often allow geup promotions every two, three, or four months. Students of geup rank learn the most basic techniques first, and then move on to more advanced techniques as they approach first dan black belt. View Promotion Tests »

Use in Demonstrations

To promote taekwondo for its emphasis on high kicking and fast hand techniques, taekwondo schools perform at tournaments, community events, shopping malls, parks, and tv shows. Demonstrations vary from school to school, but may include such elements as the execution of poomse ( 품새 poomse ), which combine various techniques in specific sequences; the breaking of boards to demonstrate the ability to use techniques with both power and control; sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) and self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) to demonstrate the practical application and control of techniques; physical fitness usually with push-ups and sit-ups. For more information on Demonstrations »

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Impact Surface Area


Various surfaces of the body may be engaged as the blocking and striking surface depending on which area of the body is being targeted. This leads to a large array of blocking and striking positions. More information on Impact Surface Areas »

Surface Korean Description Tutorial
Fist ( 주먹 jumeok ) Fist
( 주먹 jumeok ) - is an action where a hand has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted, displaying the knuckles.
주먹 jumeok A fist ( 주먹 jumeok ) is an action where a hand has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted, displaying the knuckles. The act of creating a fist is known as 'making a fist' or 'clenching a fist'. Tutorial »
Hammer Fist ( 메주먹 mejumeok ) Hammer Fist
( 메주먹 mejumeok ) - is an action where a hand has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted, using the bottom of the hand as the striking surface.
메주먹 mejumeok A Hammer Fist is an action where a hand has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted, using the bottom of the hand as the striking surface. The act of creating a fist ( 주먹 jumeok ) is known as 'making a fist' or 'clenching a fist'. Tutorial »
Hand Blade ( 손날 sonnal ) Hand Blade
( 손날 sonnal ) - striking surface extends with the muscle at the side of the hand located between the base of the small finger and the wrist.
손날 sonnal By tucking the thumb into the palm, a striking surface called the knife hand or hand blade ( 손날 sonnal ) is formed. The striking surface extends with the muscle at the side of the hand located between the base of the small finger and the wrist. Tutorial »
Ridgehand ( 손날등 sonnal-deung ) Ridgehand
( 손날등 sonnal-deung ) - reverse knife-hand is formed, extending a few inches along the inside of the hand below the first knuckle of the index finger.
손날등 sonnal-deung By tucking the thumb into the palm, a striking surface called the ridgehand ( 손날등 sonnal-deung ), or reverse knife-hand is formed, extending a few inches along the inside of the hand below the first knuckle of the index finger. Tutorial »

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This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles "Hand", "Fist (hand)", "Knife Hand", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

 

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Taekwondo Quiz Questions
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Question. What is the korean terminology for Single Knife Hand Outward Block?

The Single Knife Hand Outward Block is an intermediate blocking technique. The hand is kept in a knife hand posture to block ( 막기 makgi ) attacks to the torso. As the front arm sweeps across in an arc from the inside to the outside of the body, the back hand is simultaneously pulled back to the back hip and ready for a counter-attack such as a punch ( 지르기 jireugi ) to the opponent.



Question. What is the korean terminology for Back Stance?

Back stance is specifically focused on shifting weight to the back leg, as it offers much more control, and makes it easier to kick off the front leg. To perform this stance, the body faces to the side, with the front foot facing forward and the front leg bent. The back leg is bent slightly and the foot is turned outwards perpendicular to the front foot making the letter "L" for this stance.



Question. What is the korean terminology for Palm Heel Pressing Block?

Palm Heel Pressing Block is a standard block ( 막기 makgi ) used to deflect incoming kicks ( 차기 chagi ) and punches ( 지르기 jireugi ). Open the hand ( 손 son ) and use the 'bottom of the palm' or ‘palm heel’ to block the trunk area. The open hand is raised up to shoulder height and thrust directly down to meet the attackers hand or limb.

 

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  • Taekwondo Stances ( 서기 sogi )
  • Taekwondo Blocking ( 막기 makgi )
  • Taekwondo Kicking ( 차기 chagi )
  • Taekwondo Fist Strikes ( 지르기 jireugi )
  • Taekwondo Strikes ( 치기 chigi )

Taekwondo Stances ( 서기 sogi ) Menu Page from Taekwondo Preschool Master Edition Apple Books Taekwondo Kicking ( 차기 chagi ) Menu Page from Taekwondo Preschool Master Edition Apple Books Sample page from Back Stance ( 뒷굽이 dwi-kubi ) | Taekwondo Preschool Master Edition Apple Books Sample page from Keumgang Punch ( 금강지르기 keumgang-jireugi ) | Taekwondo Preschool Master Edition Apple Books Sample page from Hammer Fist Outward Strike ( 메주먹 바깥치기 mejumeok-bakkat-chigi ) | Taekwondo Preschool Master Edition Apple Books Sample page from Back Knuckle Forward Strike ( 등주먹 앞치기 deung-jumeok-ap-chigi ) | Taekwondo Preschool Master Edition Apple Books Sample page from Knife Hand Inward Strike ( 손날 안치기 sonnal-an-chigi ) | Taekwondo Preschool Master Edition Apple Books Sample from Scissors Kick ( 가위차기 kawi-chagi ) | Taekwondo Preschool Master Edition Apple Books
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Taegeuk 태극 Poomse

Taegeuk 태극 (in World Taekwondo (WT) World Taekwondo (WT) ) refers to a set of poomse 품새 used to create a foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse or form (represented by 形 or 型) is a detailed pattern of defense-and-attack motions and techniques used in traditional martial arts. The word taeguek refers to the important principle in east Asian Taoist thought of the union of yin and yang. Each taegeuk form symbolizes a specific state thought to be indicative of the belt the student currently holds, and is represented in World Taekwondo (WT) by trigrams similar to those found in the four corners of the South Korean flag. View more information about Taegeuk 태극 Poomse ».


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General qualities that judges look for in any taekwondo practitioner include proper breathing technique and body control. The diaphragm must be engaged in deep breathing, shallow breathing concentrated in the upper abdomen results in raised shoulders and stressed muscles. The muscles of the body should be lightly relaxed in order to perform the pattern with fluidity, speed and grace. Muscles should only be tensed at the moment of imaginary impact in order to commute maximum power to any individual taekwondo technique. For more information View Key Points »

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