Taegeuk 2
태극 2장 (Ee Jang)
About This Pattern
Taegeuk 2 represents the trigram "Tae" (兌), symbolising the Lake. The lake represents inner firmness with outward gentleness, like calm waters with hidden depths. This pattern teaches joyfulness and the mental state of combining strength with a gentle nature.
New techniques introduced: High section block (Olgul makgi), Front kick (Ap chagi)
Floor Diagram
The pattern follows an "I" shape. Start at the red circle, facing forward (toward the top of the diagram). Numbers show the sequence of movements.
Step-by-Step Movements
Turn 90° LEFT
Walking stance + Low block
아래막기 (Arae makgi)
Step FORWARD
Front stance + Middle punch
몸통지르기 (Momtong jireugi)
Turn 180° RIGHT
Walking stance + Low block
아래막기 (Arae makgi)
Step FORWARD
Front stance + Middle punch
몸통지르기 (Momtong jireugi)
Turn 90° LEFT
Walking stance + Inside block (right arm)
몸통막기 (Momtong makgi)
Step FORWARD
Walking stance + Inside block (left arm)
몸통막기 (Momtong makgi)
Turn 90° LEFT
Walking stance + Low block
아래막기 (Arae makgi)
Front kick + Step forward
Right front kick, land in front stance + High punch
앞차기 + 얼굴지르기 (Ap chagi + Olgul jireugi)
Turn 180° RIGHT
Walking stance + Low block
아래막기 (Arae makgi)
Front kick + Step forward
Left front kick, land in front stance + High punch
앞차기 + 얼굴지르기 (Ap chagi + Olgul jireugi)
Turn 90° LEFT
Walking stance + Rising block (left arm)
얼굴막기 (Olgul makgi)
Step FORWARD
Walking stance + Rising block (right arm)
얼굴막기 (Olgul makgi)
Turn 270° LEFT
Walking stance + Inside block (right arm)
몸통막기 (Momtong makgi)
Turn 180° RIGHT
Walking stance + Inside block (left arm)
몸통막기 (Momtong makgi)
Turn 90° LEFT
Walking stance + Low block
아래막기 (Arae makgi)
Front kick + Step forward
Right front kick + Middle punch
앞차기 + 몸통지르기 (Ap chagi + Momtong jireugi)
Front kick + Step forward
Left front kick + Middle punch
앞차기 + 몸통지르기 (Ap chagi + Momtong jireugi)
Front kick + Step forward - KIHAP!
Right front kick + Middle punch
앞차기 + 몸통지르기 - 기합!
After movement 18, return to ready stance (Junbi) facing the original direction.
Techniques in This Pattern
Stances
- Walking stance (Ap seogi)
- Front stance (Ap kubi)
Blocks
- Low block (Arae makgi)
- Inside block (Momtong makgi)
- Rising/High block (Olgul makgi) - NEW
Hand Techniques
- Middle punch (Momtong jireugi)
- High punch (Olgul jireugi) - NEW
Kicks
- Front kick (Ap chagi) - NEW