Thursday, May 9, 2019

Taekwondo form: ATA, ITF, WTF

Taekwondo form

The "form" in Taekwondo is a series of well-designed movements that can be carried out with or without weapons for intermittent cardio training and the development of appropriate psychological and physiological techniques. They are more like movement and regulation than fighting, but also show the artistic possibilities of Taekwondo. In the competition, the form of Taekwondo was judged by a panel of judges who evaluated the form of Taekwondo according to criteria such as energy, accuracy, control and speed.

According to the organization of the relative dojo, the form of Taekwondo is given different Korean names.

In the unrelated traditional Taekwondo, the form is called Hyeong.

In the ATA [American Taekwondo Association] and WTF [World Taekwondo Federation], the form is called Poomsae.

In the ITF [International Taekwondo Federation] style, the form is called Teul.

Type of taekwondo form

Traditional Taekwondo: Because traditional Taekwondo is non-affiliated, it is non-standardized, and its collection of forms is a large-scale integration from different schools. Traditional Taekwondo has no "standard" form.

ITF Taekwondo form: from

 There are 24 types of ITF Taekwondo [Teul], mainly developed in the 1960s. ITF Taekwondo is the first attempt to unify and standardize martial arts.

ITF White Belts does not make forms, but simple exercises. As students rise in Taekwondo, the form becomes more and more complicated.

In terms of increasing the belt order, the ITF Taekwondo form is:

Chon Ji - meaning "light of heaven", refers to the beginning of the world, suitable for beginners to enter the world of Taekwondo.

Dan-Gun - Named after the founder of the first North Korean kingdom in 2333 BC. Of course, he is the grandson of the grandson of heaven.

Do-San--named after Ahang Chang-Ho, his name is Dosan, a well-known independent activist in Korea and a leader of the American immigrant community.

Won-Hyo - Named after an important thinker and writer of the Korean Buddhist tradition.

Yul-Gok - Named after the great Korean philosopher Yi Yi [Yul-Gok is his pseudonym], known as North Korea Confucius, he believes that Chi is the controller of the universe.

Joong-Gun - Named after the South Korean patriot who assassinated the Japanese prime minister.

Toi-Gye - Named after the authoritative Korean Noe-Confucian scholar Yi-Hwang.

Hwa-Rang - Named after the famous warrior of the Korean army tradition - the Warriors.

Choong-Moo - named after the undefeated South Korean Admiral Yi Soon-Sin, who saved South Korea in 1592 due to the Japanese invasion.

ITF Taekwondo Black Belt Form

Kwang-Gae - Named after the 4th century South Korean king, it expanded the country's empire.

Po-Eun--named after the 14th century Korean poet, scientist and civil servant Chong Mong Chu.

Gae-Baek--named after the 7th-century Korean general, he is known for his overwhelming odds with his brave final position.

Eui-Am - Named after the pen name of Son Byong-Hi, a 20th-century Korean independent leader.

Choong-Jang - Named after the 14th century Korean general.

Subject - Named after the concept of philosophy, that is, man is the master of his destiny.

Sam-Il-- literally means March 1, referring to the date of the 1919 Korean independence movement.

Yoo-Sin--named after the 7th-century Korean general, he is known for helping to unify the country.

Cui Yong - Named after the 14th century Korean general.

Yon-Gae - Named after the 7th century Korean general.

Ul-Ji--named after the 7th-century Korean general, he repelled the invasion of nearly a million people.

Moon-Moo--named after the 7th century Korean king.

So-San--named after the great Korean monk of the 16th century, he helped organize a force to repel Japanese pirates.

Se-Jong - Named after the 15th century South Korean king, he helped develop the Korean alphabet.

Tong-Il-- represents the historical unity of Korea that has split since 1945.

ATA Taekwondo form: from

 ATA and its form [poomsae] were created at the same time as ITF, but often involve more kicks.

Ribbon ATA Taekwondo form [poomsae]:

Songahm 1 - 18 action

Songahm 2 - 23 action

Songahm 3 - 28 action

Songahm 4 - 31 action

Songahm 5 - 34 action

Moving on Wha 1 - 44

Moving on Wha 2 - 42

Choong-Jung 1 - 44 action

Choong-Jung 2 - 46 action

ATA Taekwondo black belt form [poomsae]:

Shim Jun - 1st Dan, 81 moves

Jung Yul - Second Dan, 82 steps

Chung San - 3rd Dan, 83 moves

Sok Bong - 4th Dan, 84 moves

Chung Hae - Dan Dan, 95 times

Jhang Soo - Sixth Dan, 96 moves

Chul Joon - 7th Dan, 97 moves

Jeong Seung - 8th Dan, 98 moves

World Taekwondo Federation Form [Poomsae] from

 These forms are less combat-oriented and tend to prepare students for sports and quarrels, but instead use more upright poles instead of lower poles.

Ribbon World Taekwondo Federation Form [Poomsae]:

Taegeuk Il Jang - A simple walking place, poomsae, means "sky", starting from it, symbolizing the beginning of Taekwondo training.

Taegeuk Ee Jang - A more front-lined poomsae means "lake" because the movement should be fluid and firm.

Taegeuk Sam Jang - meaning "fire", this poomsae should be performed with passion and enthusiasm.

Taegeuk Sa Jang - meaning "Ray", this stupid behavior is practiced with pride and dignity.

Taegeuk Oh Jang - meaning "wind" because it is both powerful and gentle.

Taegeuk Yook Jang - meaning "water" because it is smooth, gentle and long lasting.

Taegeuk Chil Jang - Representing the mountain, this form is known for its stability, robustness and immobility.

Taegeuk Pal Jang - The place of the earth, because it contains all the other, and is the basis of the upcoming black belt form.

World Taekwondo Federation black belt form [poomsae]:

Koryo - First Dan, named after the dynasty named after the word "North Korea."

Keumgang - Second Dan, meaning diamond, it is too strong and hard to break.

Taibai - Third Dan, referring to the legendary Korean founder who is said to rule the country's "Bright Mountains."

Pyongyang - the fourth Dan, refers to a magnificent vast plain.

Sipjin - Fifth Dan, meaning longevity, refers to continuous growth and development.

Jitae - The sixth Dan, this poomsae returns to Earth, and its enormous internal strength is related to the enormous strength of the human muscles.

Cheonkwon - Seventh Dan, referring to the sky and the majesty and awe that it inspires inside men, forcing them to fight upwards.

Hansoo - The 8th Dan, symbolizing the fluidity and adaptability of water, Taekwondo gains strength from it.

Ilyeo - The 9th Dan, thinking about the concept of unity of Buddhism between mind and body.




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