TAEGEUK 1
태극 1장 (Il Jang)
Pattern Meaning
Taegeuk Il Jang represents Keon (Heaven), the creative force and origin of all things. Like heaven gives us rain, light, and life, this first pattern represents the beginning of the Taekwondo journey. The movements are basic but essential, establishing the foundation for all patterns to come.
Floor Pattern Diagram
Step-by-Step Movements
1
Turn left 90°
Low Block
Arae makgi in left walking stance (ap seogi)
2
Step forward
Middle Punch
Momtong jireugi in right walking stance
3
Turn right 180°
Low Block
Arae makgi in right walking stance
4
Step forward
Middle Punch
Momtong jireugi in left walking stance
5
Turn left 90°
Low Block + Middle Punch
Arae makgi + momtong jireugi in left front stance (ap kubi)
6
Turn right 90°
Inside Block
Momtong an makgi in left walking stance
7
Step forward
Middle Punch
Momtong jireugi in right walking stance
8
Turn left 180°
Inside Block
Momtong an makgi in right walking stance
9
Step forward
Middle Punch
Momtong jireugi in left walking stance
10
Turn right 90°
Low Block + Middle Punch
Arae makgi + momtong jireugi in right front stance
11
Turn left 90°
High Block
Olgul makgi in left walking stance
12
Front Kick + Step forward
Right Front Kick, then Middle Punch
Ap chagi + momtong jireugi in right walking stance
13
Turn right 180°
High Block
Olgul makgi in right walking stance
14
Front Kick + Step forward
Left Front Kick, then Middle Punch
Ap chagi + momtong jireugi in left walking stance
15
Turn right 90°
Low Block
Arae makgi in left front stance
16
Step forward
Middle Punch (KIHAP)
Momtong jireugi in right front stance - with yell
Baro (return) - Turn left to face forward, return to ready stance (Junbi)
Techniques Used in This Pattern
Blocks
- Low Block (Arae makgi)
- Inside Block (An makgi)
- High Block (Olgul makgi)
Strikes
- Middle Punch (Momtong jireugi)
Kicks
- Front Kick (Ap chagi)
Stances
- Walking Stance (Ap seogi)
- Front Stance (Ap kubi)