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When you reach senior belt you are expected to guide the junior belts when they are beginning Taekwondo such as showing by example. To advance from one rank to the next, students typically complete promotion tests in which they demonstrate their proficiency in the various aspects of the art before a panel of judges or their teacher. View Taekwondo belt levels »
Cat / Tiger Stance
범서기 beom-sogi
Difficulty Level: Intermediate Level Technique: Stance ( 서기 sogi )
Cat Stance ( 범서기 beom-sogi ) is an intermediate level stance ( 서기 sogi ) technique that is performed often in patterns ( 품새 poomse ). In taekwondo, it is important to master the Cat Stance ( 범서기 beom-sogi ) as it is performed frequently in the training curriculum and a highlight of the Korean martial arts.
Stand with your front foot facing forward and the back foot turned 30 degrees to the side, keep the feet quite close together for this stance ( 서기 sogi ). The knees ( 무릎 mureup ) should not spread apart. Shift most of your weight to the back foot around 90%, so the front foot is 10% and only for balance aid. You can kick ( 차기 chagi ) from the front foot with little body weight shifted for this stance ( 서기 sogi ).
Additionally, the front foot should be up on the ball of the foot ( 앞축 apchuk ) and the heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) is off the ground. The heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) of the front foot should be aligned to the back foot's heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ). The butt is out and the body is naturally upright to complete this stance ( 서기 sogi ).
For the stance ( 서기 sogi ) to be effective, the practitioner must have rock solid balance and agility. Balance is an ability to maintain the line of gravity of a body within the base of support with minimal postural sway. Agility or nimbleness is the ability to change the body's position efficiently, and requires the integration of isolated movement skills using a combination of balance, coordination, speed, reflexes, strength, and endurance.
The Cat Stance ( 범서기 beom-sogi ) is most commonly performed with the Back Knuckle Forward Strike ( 등주먹 앞치기 deung-jumeok-ap-chigi ), Middle Block ( 몸통막기 momtong-makgi ), Supported Hand Blade Outward Block ( 손날 거들어 바깥막기 sonnal-kodureo-makgi ), and Palm Heel Inward Block ( 바탕손 안막기 batangson-an-makgi ) in patterns ( 품새 poomse ).
In the Back Knuckle Forward Strike ( 등주먹 앞치기 deung-jumeok-ap-chigi ), the fist should pass over from the opposite waist to the armpit, to the chin level and then hitting with the back of the fist to the opponent's face.
Use of this stance ( 서기 sogi ) is featured prominently in many of the World Taekwondo (WT) Poomse. Taekwondo poomse are the learning ground for real combat. As such, 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.
During promotion tests and tournament competitions, points may be deducted from the Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) and the judges if the technique is not correctly aligned or the weight distribution of the stance ( 서기 sogi ) is not correctly distributed.
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.
When learning the stance ( 서기 sogi ), it is helpful to use a mirror to observe your stance ( 서기 sogi ) posture 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 stance ( 서기 sogi ).
Minimum Level Requirement: Red Stripe Belt (3rd geup)
Difficulty of Technique
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 technique, the more practice may be needed for the purpose of improving or mastering it, as in the phrase 'practice makes perfect'. Every technique must display the requisite speed, balance, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.
* Please see a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) for training. Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.
Promotion Tests
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.
Cat Stance ( 범서기 beom-sogi ) is a requirement for the below belt levels (Techniques vary 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 »
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Taekwondo Pan American Games
The Pan American Games (also known colloquially as the Pan Am Games) constitute a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions including taekwondo. The competition is held between athletes from nations of the Americas, every four years in the year before the Summer Olympic Games. For more information View Taekwondo Pan American Games »
| Year | Date | Flag | City | Host Country |
| 2019 | July 26 - August 10 |  |
Lima | Peru |
| 2015 | July 19 - July 22 |  |
Toronto | Canada |
| 2011 | October 15 - October 18 |  |
Guadalajara | Mexico |
| 2007 | July 14 - July 17 |  |
Rio de Janeiro | Brazil |
| 2003 | August 13 - August 16 |  |
Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic |
| 1999 | July 23 - August 8 | |
Winnipeg | Canada |
| 1995 | July 23 - August 8 |  |
Mar Del Plata | Argentina |
| 1991 | August 3 - August 18 |  |
La Havana | Cuba |
| 1987 | August 14 - August 16 |  |
Indianapolis | USA |
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Cat Stance ( 범서기 beom-sogi )
Footing Surface
Various surfaces of the foot may be engaged as the footing surface depending on which area of the body is being used. Proper footwork is used to enable the proper balancing of the body, to support combinations of strikes and launch strikes from the proper angle or distance. For more information on Impact Surface Areas »
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Technique Injuries
Collisions with the ground, objects, and other taekwondo practitioners are common, and unexpected dynamic forces on limbs and joints can cause injury. Taekwondo injuries can also occur in techniques if done improperly or from overuse of a particular body part. Taking a break from training or reducing the volume and the intensity of the training will allow the body to recover. For more information on Injuries »
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Some Techniques used in this Stance ( 서기 sogi )
An example of the union of mental and physical discipline is the combination of stance ( 서기 sogi ), footwork ( 딛기 ditgi ), and technique (either with block and/or strike), which requires both physical mastery of the technique and the concentration to focus one's power. Experienced practitioners learn through repetition and muscle memory when (not just how) to launch particular techniques, based on the circumstances they are facing.
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Training Highlights Summary
The Stance ( 서기 sogi ) contains many key point highlights. There are some that are simple and straightforward but then some are complex and detailed that require repeated training to learn and master.
- stand with your front foot facing forward and the back foot turned 30 degrees to the side
- keep the feet quite close together
- shift most of your weight to the back foot around 90%, so the front foot is 10% and only for balance aid
- the knees should not spread apart
- you can kick from the front foot with little body weight shifted
- your front foot should be up on the ball of the foot ( 앞축 apchuk ) and the heel ( 뒤축 dwichuk ) is off the ground
- the heel of the front foot should be aligned to the back foot's heel
* Please see a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) for training. Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.
Cat Stance ( 범서기 beom-sogi )
Use in Sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi )
Under World Taekwondo (WT) and Olympic rules, sparring is a full-contact event and takes place between two competitors in an area measuring 8 meters square. A win can occur by points, or if one competitor is unable to continue (knockout) the other competitor wins. Points are awarded for permitted, accurate, and powerful techniques to the legal scoring areas; light contact does not score any points. For more information on World Taekwondo (WT) Tournament Sparring » 
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Use in Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) Applications
Self-Defense is to protect yourself from being attacked from would-be aggressors. It is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm and is designed primarily to cause injury or quickly incapacitate an attacker, in addition to being a deterrent against them. Attackers are typically larger, stronger, and are often armed or have an accomplice. With proper execution attackers may be incapacitated with a single blow, which lessens the number of attacks with multiple people. For more information on Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) »
Practitioners must have their body weight correctly distributed during the stance ( 서기 sogi ) including proper footwork ( 딛기 ditgi ). Each technique must be correctly timed and aligned in order to defend effectively. The stance ( 서기 sogi ) is commonly performed during Self-Defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ) scenarios.
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Use in One-Step Sparring
One-Step Sparring is performed with a partner in which predefined movements are practiced. One student is the attacker while the other student responds with defenses, counterattacks, and/or other actions, based on part of the predefined movements. For more information on One-Step Sparring »
The stance ( 서기 sogi ) is commonly featured during One-Step Sparring practice. Fundamentally, taekwondo One-Step Sparring is one of the learning grounds for real combat. As such, every technique including stance ( 서기 sogi ) must display the requisite speed, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move. One-Step Sparring varies between schools.
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Use in Breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa )
The discipline of destroying inanimate objects such as wooden boards, baseball bats, ice blocks or cement bricks and is a feature common to martial arts including taekwondo. A single board or stack of boards may be broken or, alternatively, a series of boards may be broken in a pre-set sequence utilizing a variety of strikes. Advanced competitors may even break several boards in a single jump with multiple kicks before landing. For more information on Breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) »
In use, the stance ( 서기 sogi ) is featured during Breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) events. 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. Breaking ( 격파 gyeokpa ) varies between schools.
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Cat Stance ( 범서기 beom-sogi )
Use in Patterns ( 품새 poomse )
Stance is introduced in the following patterns:
BLACK BELT: Taebaek (3rd Dan)
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.
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Most Kukkiwon 국기원 schools will use the poomse taegeuk whereas a few schools will use the poomse palgwe. The meanings, trigrams and symbols are shared by both poomse taegeuk and poomse palgwe, however the sequence of movements is different. The first 8 forms of the set of poomse differ from each other, whereas the last 9 forms (Black Belt forms) of the set are shared between the two sets. All students studying in World Taekwondo (WT) Kukkiwon style must learn these forms, or taegeuk, 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.
For more information on taekwondo patterns refer to Poomse 품새 Section »
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Practitioners must have their body weight correctly distributed during each different stance and during footwork. Each technique must be correctly aligned. Every technique must display the requisite speed, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.
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 »
The stance ( 서기 sogi ) is commonly used in demonstration activities such as when performing poomse ( 품새 poomse ) which is the foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse ( 품새 poomse ) is a series of movements linked together in a prescribed sequence which is significant to demonstrate. As such, every technique must display the requisite speed, power and firmness to be realistically used as an attack or defense move.
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Use in Warming-Up
A warm-up generally consists of a gradual increase in intensity in physical activity, joint mobility exercise, and stretching, followed by the activity. Warming-up brings the body to a condition at which it safely responds to nerve signals for quick and efficient action. For more information on Warming-Up »
In addition to being a stance ( 서기 sogi ) in itself, the stance ( 서기 sogi ) is an exercise used by many instructors to teach the principle of focusing, stretching, relaxing the muscles, increasing the range of motion and flexibility, something which is considered important in taekwondo. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility and range of motion.
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Taekwondo Stances ( 서기 sogi )
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The Korean martial arts taekwondo has several stances ( 서기 sogi ) used for different activities. Although there are strong similarities in stances ( 서기 sogi ) throughout taekwondo schools, individual instructors often have their own preferred style. These stances ( 서기 sogi ) are most commonly seen in taekwondo forms ( 품새 poomse ), and are critical for balance, precision, and good technique in the martial art.
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Quiz
Question. In what year was the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) officially established?
The World Taekwondo Federation is the International Federation [IF] governing the sport of Taekwondo and is a member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations [ASOIF]. The WTF was established at its inaugural meeting held at the Kukkiwon ( 국기원 ) with participation of 35 representatives from the world and until this day there is a total of 205 Member Nations. The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has renamed itself to World Taekwondo (WT) in 2017.
Question. In what year was the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) officially established?
Answer you gave was: 1971
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The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was established on May 28, 1973 (Renamed itself to World Taekwondo (WT) in 2017). According to the WTF, "Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind". Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics.
Question. In what year was the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) officially established?
Answer you gave was: 1973
Your answer is correct! Great Job!
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was established on May 28, 1973 (Renamed itself to World Taekwondo (WT) in 2017). According to the WTF, "Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind". Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics.
Question. In what year was the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) officially established?
Answer you gave was: 1975
Your answer is wrong! You need to study more!
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was established on May 28, 1973 (Renamed itself to World Taekwondo (WT) in 2017). According to the WTF, "Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind". Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics.
Question. In what year was the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) officially established?
Answer you gave was: 1977
Your answer is wrong! You need to study more!
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was established on May 28, 1973 (Renamed itself to World Taekwondo (WT) in 2017). According to the WTF, "Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind". Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #3 in Korean?
Taegeuk 태극 (in World Taekwondo (WT)) refers to a set of poomse 품새 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. 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.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #3 in Korean?
Answer you gave was: Chil Jang
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The trigram associated with this poomse represents a Mountain. Also, it represents the northwest and youngest son. The symbolism behind the mountain is the indomitable and majestic nature that all mountains possess. This poomse is intended to be performed with the feeling that all movements are this majestic due to their unconquerable nature.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #3 in Korean?
Answer you gave was: Sam Jang
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This trigram represents Fire. Related to this symbol is also East and the relationship of the Second Daughter. Fire contains a lot of energy. The symbol behind the fire is similar to the symbolism of the water in that both can aid and both can destroy. This form is intended to be performed rhythmically, with some outbursts of energy to reflect fire's rhythmic and energetic dualism.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #3 in Korean?
Answer you gave was: Yi Jang
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The associated trigram of this poomse represents the Lake. Also, related to the symbol is South East and the relationship of the youngest daughter. The movements of this Taegeuk are aimed to be performed believing that man has limitations, but that we can overcome these limitations. The Lake and its water symbolize the flowing and calm nature of the martial artist.
Question. What is the name of Taegeuk #3 in Korean?
Answer you gave was: Sa Jang
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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.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Front Stance?
Front Stance is a precursor of the fighting stance ( 겨루기준비 gyeorugi-junbi ) according to some martial arts authors. Body should be relaxed in this stance ( 서기 sogi ) when performed in patterns ( 품새 poomse ) and self-defense ( 호신술 hosinsool ). Although the specifics of the stance vary by style, overall it is visually similar to a lunge, with the forward leg bent at the knee, and the rear leg straight, while the hips and shoulders remain squarely facing forward.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Front Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 뒷굽이 dwi kubi )
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Back Stance ( 뒷굽이 dwi kubi ) 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 the Back Stance ( 뒷굽이 dwi-kubi ), 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 ( 서기 sogi ).
Question. What is the korean terminology for Front Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 주춤서기 juchum sogi )
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The Horse-Riding Stance ( 주춤서기 juchum-sogi ) is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) generally used to practice punches ( 지르기 jireugi ) and blocks ( 막기 makgi ). It is similar to the Ready Stance ( 기본준비 junbi ) but the feet are placed much wider, about two-foot length's apart. Also, the knees ( 무릎 mureup ) are deeply bent and the shins ( 정강이 jeonggangi ) should be kept slightly perpendicular to the floor.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Front Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 앞굽이 ap kubi )
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Front Stance ( 앞굽이 ap-kubi ) is one of the most important techniques to learn when starting taekwondo as a beginner. The distance between the inside edges or namely the Reverse Foot Blade ( 발날등 balnaldeung ) of both feet should be between one to two fists apart and is about 4 to 4 one-half foot-length from origin. Rear toes are turned outward about 30 degrees and the body is also naturally angled at 30 degrees or facing straight forward depending on the upper body technique.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Front Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 앞서기 ap sogi )
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The Walking Stance ( 앞서기 ap-sogi ) is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) that is used to approach or retreat in combat and patterns ( 품새 poomse ). Feet should be maintained approximately 3 foot-length from origin. To maintain a solid base, the front foot is facing straight forward and the back foot is 30 degrees to aid balance. Use of this stance ( 서기 sogi ) is featured prominently in many of the World Taekwondo (WT) Poomse.
TAEKWONDO STANCES ( 서기 sogi ) |
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| Hangul 한글 | Korean | Belt Requirement | Difficulty Level | Tutorial | |
| Attention Stance | 차렷 | charyeot |   |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| Ready Stance | 기본준비 | junbi | |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| Front Stance | 앞굽이 | ap-kubi | |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| Horse Riding Stance | 주춤서기 | juchum-sogi | |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| Two Fist Ready Posture | 두주먹허리준비 | dujumeok-heori-junbi | |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| Fighting Stance | 겨루기준비 | gyeorugi-junbi |  |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| Walking Stance | 앞서기 | ap-sogi | |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| Parallel Stance | 나란히서기 | naranhi-sogi | |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| Inward Stance | 안쫑서기 | anjjong-sogi |  |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| At Ease Stance | 편히서기 | pyeoni-sogi | |
Beginner Level | Tutorial » |
| Back Stance | 뒷굽이 | dwi-kubi |   |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Side Stance | 옆서기 | yeop-sogi | |
Intermediate Level | |
| Left Stance ”L” Shape | 왼 서기 | wen-sogi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Right Stance ”L” Shape | 오른 서기 | oreun-sogi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Cross Stance | 꼬아서기 | koa-sogi |  |
Intermediate Level | |
| Rear Cross Stance | 뒤 꼬아서기 | dwi-koa-sogi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Covered Fist Posture | 보주먹준비 | bojumeok-junbi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Tiger / Cat Stance | 범서기 | beom-sogi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| Forward Cross Stance | 앞 꼬아서기 | ap-koa-sogi | |
Intermediate Level | Tutorial » |
| ‘ㅗ’ Shape Stance | ‘ㅗ’ 자 서기 | oja-sogi |   |
Advanced Level | |
| Log Pushing Hands Posture | 통밀기준비 | tongmilgi-junbi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Crane Stance | 학다리서기 | hakdari-sogi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Overlapped-Hand Posture | 겹손준비 | gyeopson-junbi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Inner Knee Stance | 오금서기 | ogum-sogi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
| Assisting Stance | 곁다리서기 | gyeotdari-sogi | |
Advanced Level | Tutorial » |
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The korean martial arts taekwondo has several stances ( 서기 sogi ) used for different activities. Practitioners must have their body weight correctly distributed during each different stance and during footwork. Each technique must be correctly aligned. Although there are strong similarities in stances throughout taekwondo schools, individual instructors often have their own preferred style. For information View Taekwondo Stances ( 서기 sogi ) »
- Ready Stance ( 기본준비 junbi )
- Walking Stance ( 앞서기 ap-sogi )
- Front Stance ( 앞굽이 ap-kubi )
- Attention Stance ( 차렷 charyeot )
- Fighting Stance ( 겨루기준비 gyeorugi-junbi )
- Parallel Stance ( 나란히서기 naranhi-sogi )
- Horse Stance ( 주춤서기 juchum-sogi )
- Back Stance ( 뒷굽이 dwi-kubi )
- Covered Fist Ready Stance ( 보주먹준비 bojumeok-junbi )
- Log Pushing Posture ( 통밀기준비 tongmilgi-junbi )
- Overlapping Hand Posture ( 겹손준비 gyeopson-junbi )
- Assisted Stance ( 곁다리서기 gyeotdari-sogi )
- Inward Stance ( 안쫑서기 anjjong-sogi )
- Left Side Stance ( 왼 서기 wen-sogi )
- Right Side Stance ( 오른 서기 oreun-sogi )
- Cat Stance ( 범서기 beom-sogi )
- Forward Cross Stance ( 앞 꼬아서기 ap-koa-sogi )
- Rear Cross Stance ( 뒤 꼬아서기 dwi-koa-sogi )
- Crane Stance ( 학다리서기 hakdari-sogi )
- Inner Knee Stance ( 오금서기 ogum-sogi )
- Two Fist Ready Stance ( 두주먹허리준비 dujumeok-heori-junbi )
- At Ease Stance ( 편히서기 pyeoni-sogi )
- Closed Stance ( 모아서기 moa-sogi )
- Forward Riding Stance ( 앞 주춤서기 ap-juchum-sogi )
There are five tenets defined in the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) and several more in World Taekwondo (WT).
Integrity ( Yeom Chi / 염치 ): "Although it may be similar, this form of integrity takes on a more wider role then defined in the common dictionary. In taekwondo, integrity means not only to determine what is right or wrong but also having the conscience to feel guilt if one has done wrong and to have the integrity stand up for what is right." View Taekwondo Tenets »
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