Poomse presents a
fight against imaginary opponent and consists
of series of stances, blocks and punches. Beside
the fact that poomse is the best indicator of
technique correctness, it is also a great way
to practice without partner.
Practicing poomses is to perfect flexibility,
strength and focus of punch, balance, breathing
and concentration. With poomses not only grows
the spirit of martial art and mental discipline,
but also foundation for real fight. Poomses are
necessary as a part of the test and for each belt
one or more poomses must be mastered. TAEGUK is
a name for eight pupil poomses and each of them
symbolizes some of nature, life or cosmos aspects.
Sparring
(Kyorugi)
Fight (sparring)
represents TaeKwonDo essence and requires a complete
harmony of body and spirit of two sparring partners.
There are two types of sparring: prearranged and
free sparring (sport combat). In prearranged sparring
partner that defend himself knows the other's
offence technique in advance, and the main purpose
of this prearranged sparring is to perfect technique
and reflexes.
Free sparring is performed under full protective
equipment and is closest to real combat (full
contact). It is practiced only after reaching
certain knowledge (blue belt) so injuries are
minimal (more seldom than in soccer or basketball).
Self-defence
(Hosinsul)
Although TaeKwonDo
is Olympic sport and in the most clubs is trained
mainly as sport, it is important to remember origin
and purpose of TaeKwonDo genesis as martial art.
Primary motive of genesis of any fight system
presents the human instinct for survival and defense
against enemy and includes self-defence from all
grips, chokes, knives, sticks, two or more aggressors.
Another korean martial art which drags its roots
from ancient korean martial arts (Hwarangdo, Taekyon)
is Hapkido, skill that has its basic attention
given to speed and technique efficiency and real
self-defence.
Break
test (Kyupka)
Break test is a method
used to measure punch strength and quickness,
and also mental concentration of the pupil. It
is performed in a way that many TaeKwonDo techniques
are used on boards, bricks or some other solid
material. The break test is mostly performed by
fist, palm rim, heel or by foot. Techniques are
performed from the ground or flying (in jump),
one or more consecutive.
Kyupka (or Kyukpa) is the highest method or strength,
speed and focus test and motivates pupils for
deeper understanding and perfection of this art.
It is necessary part of exam for all belts over
5. kup.
Poomses
(Poomsae)
