Poomse: Taekwondo poomse (pattern) is essentially a routine with a theme. It is a combination of techniques of block and attack performed consecutively while moving in certain directions. These are a series of poomses designed to correspond with each learning level from beginner to advanced. The proper way to learn, practice poomse is to first know the name of the poomse then determine the three components of each movement in the order of
1) Direction
2) Stance
3) Technique of block or attack.
The Taekwondo poomse is unique. It can be practiced individually or with a group. Individual practice is an excellent opportunity for creating artistic expression or to contemplate peacefully. This inspires independence. Group practice is both challenging and fun. This practice inspires cooperation. Since you can practice poomse anywhere, inside, outside, at home or on vacation, it is a valuable exercise package you should continue to practice as a source of better health and inner peace.
The United States Taekwondo Won has 9 colored belt forms and several black belt forms. The colored belt forms are all numbered one to nine. As a student, you are urged to consider this concept as you do the first poomse, and to allow it to influence the styling of your movements. The effect of these thoughts on your performance may be extremely subtle, but to the eyes of an expert, it is quite noticeable, and indeed, traditionally corrects. "Haven provides rain and the sun provides light and together they make things grow. It is the basis of all things."
Black belts are required to be proficient in the forms related to all the proceding gups.
Just as a child must learn to crawl before it can walk, so must a student first learn the basic forms before going onto the higher forms. The basic forms teach one how to move correctly with snap and power. They teach turning and blocking as well as timing. A student should not stop the practice of the basic forms after they become a higher rank. The basic forms are akin to the practice of scales for a musician. The more you practice, the better you move.
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