Taegeuk 4 Jang (Taegeuk Pattern 4)

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Taegeuk 4 jang symbolized the "Jin", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents the thunder meaning great power and dignity.  New techniques are double-knife hand block, fingertips strike, double-knife hand block and strike, side kick, middle block, back-fist face strike, and special slipping foot techniques.  It is characterized by various movements in preparation for the kyorugi (sparring) and lot of back stance cases.  The 5th Kup-grade students practice this poomse.