Keumgang "Diamond":
Keumgang [meaning diamond] has the significance of "hardness" and "ponder". The Keumgang Mountain on the Korean peninsula, which is regarded as the center of national spirit, and the "Keumgang Yeoksa" [Keumgang warrior] as named by Buddha, who represents the mightiest warrior, is the background of denominating this poomsae. New techniques introduced in this poomsae are batangson-teok-chigi, han-son-nal-momtong-an-makki, Keumgang-makki, santeoul-makki, kheun dol-tzogi [large hinge], and the hak-dari-seogi.
The form's pattern is symbolic of a Chinese letter, meaning "mountain" (Mt. Diamond).
The movement should be powerful and well balanced so as to befit the black belt's dignity.
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