For Martial Artists

The Meaning Behind Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Forms - Ilyeo

2006-07-11T15:36:00.000-05:00

Ilyeo:

'Ilyeo' signifies oneness. In Buddhism the state of spiritual cultivation is said to be 'Ilyeo,' in which body and mind, self, spirit, and substance are unified into oneness. The ultimate ideal of Taekwondo lies in this state of Ilyeo. The final goal pursued is indeed a discipline in which we concentrate our attention on every movement, avoiding all worldly thoughts and obsessions.

The Meaning Behind Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Forms - Hansoo

2006-07-11T15:00:00.000-05:00

Hansoo:

Poomsae 'Hansoo' derived from the word 'water,' and is composed of movements that manifest the nature of water; its fluidity and adaptability.

The Meaning Behind Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Forms - Chunkwon

2006-07-11T14:32:00.000-05:00

Chunkwon:

'Chunkwon' signifies the sky. From ancient times, oriental religions have worshiped the sky as ruler of the Earth and humanity. Poomsae Chunkwon is composed of motions representing the sky, and its pity, and vitality.

The Meaning Behind Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Forms - Jitae

2006-07-11T14:00:00.000-05:00

Jitae:

According to oriental beliefs, all living things come from and return to the earth. 'Jitae' is derived from Earth, the beginning and end of life and nature. The Jitae Poomsae represents movements of this feature of the Earth.

The Meaning Behind Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Forms - Sipjin

2006-07-11T13:32:00.000-05:00

Sipjin:

'Shipjin' means 'decimal system,' or more specifically, a symbolic figure of 10. This represents endless development and growth in a systematic order. In the Shipjin Poomsae, stability is sought in every movement.

The Meaning Behind Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Forms - Kumgang

2006-07-11T07:09:00.000-05:00

Kumgang:

The word 'Kumgang' originally meant 'too strong to be broken.' In Buddism, 'Kumgang' evolved to describe the combination of wisdom and virtue that eases agony of mind. 'Kumgang' is also synonymous with 'diamond.' The Kumgang Poomsae is named after Mount Kumgang, a symbol of solidity

Stay tuned for more Tae Kwon Do forms and their meanings.

The Meaning Behind Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Forms - Koryo

2006-07-11T06:54:00.000-05:00

Ever wondered what the Tae Kwon Do forms actually represent? Here is a mini-series of the black belt forms and their meanings:

KORYO:

Koryo is the name of an ancient dynasty in the Korean peninsula. The English name of 'Korea' derives from the name of this 'Koryo' dynasty, which was famed for the valiant spirit of its people, who defeated Mongolian aggressors. Koryo Poomsae is based on a spirit of Sonbae (Sonbi), which was inherited from Koruryo Balhae and to Koryo. Songae means strong martial art, and honest spirit of scholars.

The Meaning Behind Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Forms - Taeback

2006-07-11T06:45:00.000-05:00

Taeback:

'Taeback' is the ancient name of Mount Paekdu, where the legendary Taangun founded a nation for the first time in the Korean peninsula, some 4,329 years ago in the Tangun Calendar (1996 A.D = 4.329 Tangun years). Poomsae 'Taeback' takes its principles of movement from the word 'Taeback,' which means looking up to as sacred.

The Meaning Behind Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Forms - Pyongwon

2006-07-11T06:35:00.000-05:00

Pyongwon:

'Pyongwon' means 'vast plain.' The plain sustains human life, and its wide vistas instill a feeling of majesty far different from views of mountain or sea. The Poomsae Pyongwan represents the abundance and grace, and boundless vastness of the plain.

The Latest from the Young Martial Artist - Black Belt Testing

2006-07-11T05:38:00.000-05:00

Hello. It is me again. Today, I will be discussing the process of becoming a Black Belt. Now, there is something called the Black Belt Cycle at United Martial Arts Center. A cycle is a 5-6 month training time where you practice to test for your belt. You are tested on forms, self-defenses, and sparring. When you are testing for your 3rd dan you have to add to what I just said Knife self-defenses, creative form and weapons. When you test for your 2nd dan, you add to my first list knife self-defenses and weapons. You have to memorize, practice, and just have fun.

The Ways of the Martial Artist - a series by a young martial artist

2006-07-11T04:26:00.000-05:00

The way of the martial artist is a fun, but hard-working journey. I know this because I am a 2nd degree Black Belt, testing for my third degree black belt. I am a student at United Martial Arts Center. I always loved Tae Kwon Do. Ever since I started, every single class I would learn new things. For about five years, I've been memorizing, and practicing new things. I will tell you a little bit about Tae Kwon Do. There are self-defenses, ways to protect yourself when strangers come to you, and try to either injure you, or try to kill you. We have forms, 18-30 count kicks, blocks, and punches. We have arnis, sticks or canes used to do flow drills and block yourself from somebody attacking you.

Stay tuned for another article about the way of the martial artist.
--Young Martial Artist--