Taegeuk 8 Jang (Taegeuk Pattern 8)

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Taegeuk 8 jang symbolizes the "Kon", one of the 8 divination signs, which represents "yin" and earth, meaning the root and settlement and also the beginning and the end.  This is the last of the 8 Taegeuk poomse, which may enable the students to undergo the Dan (black belt) promotion test.  New movements are jump front-snap kick, double middle block, double front-snap kick, and elbow turning strike.  Emphasis must be laid on the accuracy of stepping and the difference between jumping-over kick and alternate jumping kick in the air.  The 1st Kup-graders practice this poomse.