Taegeuk 1 Jang (Taegeuk Pattern 1)

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Taegeuk 1 jang represents the symbol of "Keon", one of the 8 Kwaes (divination signs), which means the Heaven and "yang".  As the Keon" symbolizes the beginning of the creation of all things in the universe, so does the Taegeuk 1 jang in the training of Taekwondo.  This poomse is characterized by its easiness in practicing, largely consisting of walking and basic actions, such as low block, inward block, high block and front-snap kick.  The 8th Kup-grade students practice this poomse.