7 급 (Geup)

7geup

Rank: 7 Geup

Belt: Green

Skills:

  • JuChoom Seogi (Horse Stance)

Kicks:

  • Dolryeo Chagi I (Roundhouse kick motion in a lying position)
  • Dolryeo Chagi II (Roundhouse kick holing onto an object for better rotation/blacing work)

Poomsae: TaeGeuk 2 (Yi) Jang

The associated trigram of this pumsae represents the Lake(joy, a calm sturdy spirit). Also, related to the symbol is South East and the relationship of the youngest daughter. The movements of this Taegeuk/Palgwe are aimed to be performed believing that man has limitations, but that we can overcome these limitations. The Lake and its water symbolize the flowing and calm nature of the martial artist. This form is to reflect those attributes.

Poomsae video- Courtesy of Korea Taekwondo Association and Taekwonmaru

Promotion Test (7th Geup -> 6th Geup):

  • At least 1 month elapsed since the last promotion
  • Must perform TaeGeuk 1 Jang and TaeGeuk 2 Jang
  • Front Kick / Axe Kick / Out-to-In Kick / In-to-Out Kick /Roundhouse Kick (Mid)
  • 2 minutes of Olympic sparring
  • 1/2″ X 12″ X 10″ Board Break (Single / Front-Kick / Up to 4th Try)