Taegeuk 1 Jang

Taegeuk 1 Jang corresponds with Keon (sky) or heaven, that is, the first trigram of Palgwe which represents heaven and light. Keon refers to Yangin the relative action of Yin and Yang in Taegeuk. It represents the energy that marks the beginning of all things. In addition, since Keon corresponds with the head in the human body, it implies the correct understanding of Taekwondo’s basic movements and the acquisition of skills through the first Poomsae practice.