Patterns / Poomse
Patterns, or Poomses in the Korean language, are a series of defending and attacking movements performed against imaginary opponents in a set pattern. Through the practice of forms, students come to learn the applications of various techniques of Taekwondo. Forms serve a multi-dimensional role, aiding in development and refinement of coordination, balance, timing, breath control and rhythm, all of which are essential skills to the Taekwondo student.

TaeGeuk Chil Jang
Tae Geuk 7

1. turn 90° left, moving the left foot into a tiger stance right hand palm block
2. right front kick, put the foot down in its original position left arm inner block
3. turn 180° right, moving the right foot into a tiger stance left hand palm block
4. left front kick, put the foot down in its original position right arm inner block
5. turn 90° left, moving the left foot into a back stance lower knife-hand guarding block
6. step forward with the right foot into a back stance lower knife-hand guarding block
7. turn 90 to the left stepping with the left foot into tiger stance simulated grab with the left hand right hand palm block
8. right hand rolling backfist
9. turn 180 to the right stepping with the right foot into tiger stance simulated grab with the right hand left hand palm block
10. left hand rolling backfist
11. slide the left foot into a standing position grab the right fist in your left hand and slowly extend them
12. step forward with the left foot into forward stance double scissor block
13. step forward with the right foot into forward stance double scissor block
14. turn 270 to the left stepping with the left foot into left forward stance mountain block
15. right knee strike landing in forward stance raise the left foot to the back of the right knee double upper-cut step back into forward stance lower X block
16. turn 180 to the right stepping with the right foot into right forward stance mountain block
17. left knee strike landing in forward stance raise the right foot to the back of the left knee double upper-cut step back into forward stance lower X block
18. pivot left 90 into a forward stance left backfist
19. open the left hand and hit it with a right inner crescent kick land in a horse-riding stance right elbow strike
20. pivot right 90 into a forward stance right backfist
21. open the right hand and hit it with a left inner crescent kick land in a horse-riding stance left elbow strike
22. step into a left foot forward back stance left knife-hand block
23. push the blocking hand into an upper block as you step with the right leg into horse-riding stance side punch, kiyap!