Poomsae: Taegeuk Yook Jang
Kicking Combination
- Roundhouse kick
- Tornado roundhouse kick
Breaking Technique
- Flying side kick
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Energy
- Energy | Ki | 기
- A shout that is the concentration of spirit | Ki-hap | 기합
Taekwondo Theory of Power
Developed by General Choi Hong-hi, the founder of Taekwondo, The Theory of Power is based upon both Korean martial art tradition and modern science. It sets forth six dimensions: Reaction Force, Concentration, Equilibrium, Breath Control, Mass, and Speed.
Reaction Force | ban-dong ryuk | 반동력
As the striking or blocking limb moves forward, other parts of the body move backward.
Concentration | jip-joong | 집중
Bringing the most force to bear on the smallest target area.
Equilibrium | kyoon-hyeong | 균형
Maintaining correct center-of-balance while stationary and while in motion.
Breath Control | ho-heup Jo-jul | 호흡 조절
Inhaling, holding breath, and exhaling at the correct moment.
- In preparation… inhale
- In motion… hold
- Delivering or receiving a strike… exhale
Breath control also means not letting your opponent know when you are winded.
Mass | Jil-yang | 질량
Bringing full body mass to bear on a strike. Often achieved by rotating the hip in the direction of the strike.
Speed | sok-do | 속도
Speed of execution is the most essential factor in achieving force and power.
Punches
- Punch | ji-rue-gi | 지르기
- Trunk Straight (Proper) Punch | Moem-tong ba-ro ji-reu-gi | 몸통 바로 지르기
- Trunk Opposite Punch | Moem-tong ban-dae ji-reu-gi | 몸통 반대 지르기
- Trunk Double Punch | Moem-tong du-beon ji-reu-gi | 몸통 두번 지르기
- Face Opposite Punch | Ul-gul ban-dae ji-reu-gi | 얼굴 반대 지르기
Excuse me
- Excuse me | Shil-lae ham-ni-da | 실례합니다