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The poomsae,
or form, is a series of alternate attack and defense actions; therefore, there are frequent changes of actions and connections
of techniques.
The following
must be taken into consideration when practicing poomsae:
- The eyes
- Movement of the
center of balance
- Low or high speed
- Strong or weak
force
- Breathing
A completion of poomsae can be achieved through training following the 5 steps :
(1) Pattern: The first step of training poomsae is to learn
the pattern. Concentration of spirit, eyes, angles of movements must be emphasized in addition to the accuracy of actions.
(2) Significance: In the next step, the emphasis must be
laid on the balance, strength and weakness, low or high speed, respiration and poomsae line. The significance of movements,
connection of pooms and the complete poomsae must be learned correctly.
(3) Practical Use: One must adapt what he has learned to his practical use, finding out the
practicability.
(4) Self Style: One must evaluate his findings about the effectiveness of what he has learned,
comparing with his bodily structure, speed, strength, muscle strength, impulsive power, points of emphasis in training, etc.,
and moderate the techniques into his own style.
(5) Completion: One achieves a synthetic accomplishment of poomsae training by mastering the
art of Tae Kwon Do techniques including Tae Kwon Do spirit.
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