The Tao of Love

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World Taekwondo Federation (WTF)
Taekwondo Form 1
(Tae Geuk Il-Jahng)

Form Name: KEON (Heaven, light)

Keon is the first of the eight taekwondo forms, Keon is the creative force which inhabits all physical forces.
Keon teaches us to be like the constantly changing universe, creative, active and diligent.
Students should consider this concept as you perform this form, and allow it to influence the styling of your movements.
Keon is the first form practiced by beginners (White belts) in WTF Taekwondo for promotion to Yellow belt.
Video: Tae Geuk Il-Jahng

20 Movements

1. Turn left 90 degrees; low block (left hand); walking stance (left forward)

2. Move forward; center punch (right hand); walking stance (right forward)

3. Turn right 180 degrees; low block (right hand); walking stance (right forward)

4. Move forward; center punch (left hand); walking stance (left forward)

5. Turn left 90 degrees; low block (left hand); front stance (left forward)

6. Stationary; center punch (right hand); front stance (left forward)

7. Turn right 90 degrees; inside block (left hand); walking stance (right forward)

8. Move forward; center punch (right hand); walking stance (left forward)

9. Turn left 180 degrees; inside block (right hand); walking stance (left forward)

10. Move forward; center punch (left hand); walking stance (right forward)

11. Turn right 90 degrees; low block (right hand); front stance (right forward)

12. Stationary; center punch (left hand); front stance (right forward)

13. Turn left 90 degrees; high block (left hand); walking stance (left forward)

14. Stationary; front snap kick (right leg)

15. Move forward; center punch (right hand); walking stance (right forward)

16. Turn right 180 degrees; high block (right hand); walking stance (right forward)

17. Stationary; front snap kick (left leg)

18. Move forward; center punch (left hand); walking stance (left forward)

19. Turn right 90 degrees; low block (left hand); front stance (left forward)

20. Move forward; center punch (right hand); front stance (right forward); kihap

Return: Turn left 180 degrees backwards; end facing forward