The Tao of Love

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World Taekwondo Federation (WTF)
Taekwondo Form 2
Tae Geuk E-Jahng

Form Name: TAE (Joyfulness)

The 2nd form is Tae, Tae is the principle of joyfulness and manifests thought a clear and relaxed mind full of positive thoughts.
This form should be performed gently but forcefully, with ease and fluidity. You should not be struggling against your limitations, but living fully within them.
Tae is the 2nd form practiced by seasoned beginners (Yellow belts) in WTF Taekwondo for promotion to Orange belt.
Video: Tae Geuk E-Jahng

23 Movements

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

2. Move forward; center punch (right hand); front 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; inside block (right hand); walking stance (left forward)

6. Move forward; inside block (left hand); walking stance (right forward)

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

8. Stationary; front snap kick (right leg)

9. Move forward; high punch (right hand); front stance (right forward)

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

11. Stationary; front snap kick (left leg)

12. Move forward; high punch (left hand); front stance (left forward)

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

14. Move forward; high block (right hand); walking stance (right forward)

15. Turn left 270 degrees; inside block (right hand); walking stance (left forward)

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

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

18. Stationary; front snap kick (right leg)

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

20. Stationary; front snap kick (left leg)

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

22. Stationary; front snap kick (right leg)

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

Return: Turn left 180 degrees backwards; end facing forward