Taekwondo Poomsae categories

Taekwondo Poomsae categories
The Categories
The poomsae are categorized by technique, composition and stress points:
1 - Technical: technical standards means poomsae whole.
The essence of Taekwondo is a martial art, so the categorization of standard practical techniques is important.

a.Poomsae containing several techniques: ie, contains more kicking techniques and defense of what is required in practical use.
Should be selected techniques feasible between them in the course of training.

b.Poomsae containing technical feasible: ie only includes techniques practically used, which are classified in a number of attack techniques in a series of defensive techniques, and a balanced combination of attacks and defense.

c.Poomsae containing simple techniques: ie, classified in the basic course and the advanced course, where the advanced course, the training aims to cultivate inner strength even through breath control.
Must be mastered variations of techniques through hard training.


Source: Taekwondo