Pattern Videos & Explanations

Poomse (patterns) is recognised as the foundation of Taekwondo. It is the most important tool for teaching the traditional techniques and concepts of Taekwondo. Mastering the movements of each Poomse helps the student develop the level of competence necessary to react to stressful situations that require split second decisions or actions.

Whilst practising the poomse all movements must be executed with strong and precise motion in order to perform with razor sharp execution, serious technique, and strong presentation. With continuous practise and mastership of the poomse the individual is programming both the mind and the body to react consistently with precision and accuracy.

By learning and mastering each poomse the student is ensuring that he/she has attained the required knowledge, techniques and skills for the next rank.

Below you have the meaning, description and a video clip of each pattern. When learning a new poomse the following is recommended:

Begin learning the poomse from your instructor.
Use the video clips below to aid your leaning either to learn more or to confirm movements when you are not in class.
Purchase a Pattern Booklet from your instructor at Hadri Taekwondo which will show you a full break down of every move in your pattern.
Practise, practise and more practise. You can never do enough practise.

Please note the poomse below are WTF style poomse.To view the video clips it is recommended you have Windows Media player 9.0 or above.

PATTERN 1 - Taegeuk Il-Jang
Click Here		Meaning: Sky and Earth or Heaven and Light Description: Action of Keon. Represents sky and earth or heaven and light. Sky gives rain and earth grows plants. Therefore Keon is the beginning of every thing on earth and source of creation.

PATTERN 2 - Taegeuk E-Jang
Click here		Meaning: Joyfulness Description: Action of Tae. The mind is kept firm and appears gentle so that happiness and virtue prevails. When performing this pattern all actions must be performed gently yet forcefully.

PATTERN 3 - Taegeuk Sam-Jang
Click here		Meaning: Fire and sun Description: Action of Ri. Means fire and sun. Burning fire gives human light, warmth enthusiasm and hope. This Pattern teaches us to perform any action with self confidence and passion.

PATTERN 4 - Taegeuk Sa-Jang
Click here		Meaning: Thunder Description: Action of Jin. Thunder and lightning are the objects of fear and fright. Principles of of this pattern teach us we should act calmly and bravely in the face of danger and fear. When performing this patter show a positive mind and brave attitude.

PATTERN 5 - Taegeuk Oh Jang
Click here		Meaning: Wind Description: Action of Seon. Symbolises the principles of wind. Dangerous wind such as typhoon, hurricanes and tornadoes. However the nature of wind is gentle it symbolises humility. This pattern teaches us to act with a humble sate of mind.

PATTERN 6 - Taegeuk Yuk-Jang
Click here		Meaning: Water Description: Action of Gam. Water formless and never looses its nature, it always flows downwards. The principle in the Teaguek teaches us that we can overcome difficulties and hardship if we move forward with self-confident.

PATTERN 7 - Taegeuk Chil-Jang
Click here		Meaning: Mountain Description: Action of Gan. Symbolises mountain. We should stop and go forward when necessary. Moving and stopping should match with time in order to achieve things. A mountain never moves we must learn the stability of a mountain.

PATTERN 8 - Taegeuk Pal-Jang
Click here		Meaning: Earth Description: Action of Gon. Earth is a source of life. Things take life from it and grow, draining limitless energy. The earth is wordless it hugs and grows everything. This is the graders last round of training and a stepping stone to the way of the DAN grade holder.

BLACK BELT PATTERN - KORYO
Click here		Description: Poomse Koryo symbolizes seonbae which means a learned man, who is characterised by a strong martial spirit as well as a righteous spirit. The Choonbi-Sugi (ready stance) is Tong-Milgi which promotes concentration by placing the hands between the upper and lower abdomen, the centre of ki in the body. The movement line of Koryo represents the Chinese character for seonbae or seonbi, which means a learned man or a man of virtue in Korean.