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Requirements for promotion include Poomse or Forms. Poomse are sets of basic techniques put together with increasing complexity that are designed to teach a student not only offense & defense but also self-discipline, perserverance, and indomitable spirit.

Belt/Rank
 
Junior/Adult
White
 
Basic Form
Orange
 
Taegeuk Il-Jang
Yellow
 
Taegeuk Ee-Jang
Green
 
Taegeuk Sum-Jang
KoonShu (Mahki)
Purple
 
Taegeuk Sar-Jang
KoonShu (Chigi)
Blue
 
Taegeuk Oh-Jang
KoonShu 6 Srikes
Brown
 
Taegeuk Yuk-Jang
KoonShu 8 Strikes
Red
 
Taegeuk Chil-Jang
KoonShu 10 Strikes
Sr. Red
 
Taegeuk Pal-Jang
KoonShu 1
Prob. Black
 

Koryo
Lian Bu Chuen

 
 
 
Taegeuk Poomse
Each Taegeuk represents an aspect of the physical world and symbolizes how we live within it.

Taegeuk Il-Jang: Heaven-the beginning, performed with the greatness of Heaven.

Taegeuk Ee-Jang: Lake-contains treasures and mysteries that can be found by overcoming our limitations using inner softness and outer firmness.

Taegeuk Sum-Jang: Fire-helps man survive yet can be dangerous if misused; encourages a sense of justice and ardor for training.

Taegeuk Sar-Jang: Thunder-one of the most powerful forces in nature symbolizing power and dignity.

Taegeuk Oh-Jang: Wind-gentle yet capable of mass destruction; both a mighty force and a calmness according to its strengths and weaknesses.

Taegeuk Yuk-Jang: Water-can move mountains or stand still using incessant flow and softness.

Taegeuk Chil-Jang: Mountain-majestic and firm no matter the size.

Taegeuk Pal-Jang: Earth-the end of the beginning

The Black Belt Success Cycle: (1)Know what you want. (2) Have a plan. (3)Take consistent action. (4) Review & Renew your Goals.

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Watkins Glen * NY

Phone: 607-284-4040