Taeguk Sah Jang:
Symbolize thunder and has 20 movements
Taegeuk Sah Jang applies the principles if Jin, which stands for thunder � the element of fear and trembling which occasionally enters our lives. Because Taekwondo is compromised exclusively of virtuous actions, Taegeuk expresses fear and trembling in the only way that virtue can � stoically, as a passing thunderstorm that nourishes the soul. Virtue, therefore, defines fear as courage.
This form, as a consequence, contains many postures that display composure and strong balance such as blocks in combination with strikes and, front kicks that require the performer to kick with force but immediately recover into back stances. Students of the 5th Gup rank and higher are required to master this poomsae.
"Thunder and lightening are the objects of fear and trembling. This principle suggests that we should act calmly and bravely even in the face of danger and fear. Then the blue sky and bright sunlight will appear again."
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