Kaitlyn Veloz, 11 years old, performs breaking technique during her test for a high green belt.

Tae Kwon Do Study Guide - Adult High Green Belt




Why do we practice the breathing exercise when we do a poomse?
  • An effective technique begins with relaxation for speed and ends with tightness for strength. When a technique is practiced both ways separately — with relaxation first and later with strength — effectiveness for that technique ensues.


Why do we practice strength and relaxation techniques?
  • We control our breathing to give ourselves mental and physical strength and endurance.


What are the meanings of the shapes and colors in the Korean flag?



  • Koreans call their flag Tae Guk-Ki. The Korean flag represents peace and balance.
  • The black bars in the corners of the flag represent things that are opposite to each other.
  • The upper left corner represents Heaven, and the opposite diagonal corner represents earth.
  • The upper right corner represents water, and the opposite diagonal corner represents fire.
  • In the middle of these extremities is Eum-Yang — the symbol of balance and opposites.
  • The white background means peace.


What is the meaning of Tae Keuk Sa Jahng, the high green belt poomse?
  • The meaning of Tae Keuk Sa Jahng is “Thunder”. Thunder is one of the most powerful natural forces — circling, gyration. This poomse should be performed with this in mind.



February 6, 2012 - Monday

  11:00AM - 1:00PM
Open Practice

  4:30PM - 5:15PM
Tae Kwon Do - Children 6-10 (White - H. Yellow)

  5:20PM - 6:10PM
Tae Kwon Do - Age 11 & Up (All Levels)

  6:15PM - 7:15PM
Muay Thai - Basic

  7:30PM - 8:30PM
Muay Thai - Intermediate



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