Palgue Eight

Country: Korea
Style: Ji Do Kwan Taekwon-Do
Movements: 27
Meaning:  The symbol is Gon; meaning the Earth, which is the foundation of the growth for all life. It is the beginning of the life and all lives must return to where they began. Taegeuk Pal Jang is the last poomse before becomming a Black Belt. The end means a new beginning. Perfection of all basic Taekwondo and maturity of character is the goal at this stage. Pride, confidence, and dignity during training will result in Black Belt prerequisites of honesty and humbleness.

Starting Position: Facing North, Horse Stance
  1. Direction: West  Stance: Left Front   Action: Left Low Block
  2. Direction: West  Stance: Drawn Up   Action: Draw-up, stepping the Left foot to the Right, and execute a Left Hammerfist Strike to the West
  3. Direction: West  Stance: Right Front   Action: Right Reverse Punch
  4. Direction: West  Stance: Right Front   Action: Right Low Block
  5. Direction: West  Stance: Drawn Up   Action: Draw-up, stepping the Right foot to the Left, and execute a Right Hammerfist Strike to the East
  6. Direction: West  Stance: Left Front   Action: Left Reverse Punch
  7. Direction: North  Stance: Left Back   Action: Turn 90 degrees Left, and execute a Double-Knifehand Guarding Block
  8. Direction: North  Stance: Right Front   Action: Right Spearhand
  9. Direction: North  Stance: Left Fighting   Action: Turn the Spearhand (upside down) into a reinforced open-handed Low Block, while leaning back, rotate 180 degrees, and execute a Left Backfist.
  10. Direction: North  Stance: Right Front   Action: Right Reverse Punch
  11. Direction: East  Stance: Left Back   Action: Turn 270 degrees left, and execute a Left Knifehand Neck Chop
  12. Direction: East  Stance: Left Front   Action: Pivot into a Tiger Stance, and execute a Left Pressing Block, followed by a Left Horizontal Elbow Strike
  13. Direction: East  Stance: Left Back   Action: Pivot into a Back Stance, and execute a Left Outside Block, quickly followed by a Right Reverse Punch
  14. Direction: West  Stance: Right Back   Action: Turn 180 degrees right, and execute a Right Knifehand Neck Chop
  15. Direction: West  Stance: Right Front   Action: Pivot into a Tiger Stance, and execute a Right Pressing Block, followed by a Right Horizontal Elbow Strike
  16. Direction: West  Stance: Right Back   Action: Pivot into a Back Stance, and execute a Right Outside Block, quickly followed by a Left Reverse Punch
  17. Direction: South  Stance: Left Fighting   Action: Left Sidekick
  18. Direction: South  Stance: Right Front   Action: Right Elbow Smash
  19. Direction: North  Stance: Right Fighting   Action: Right Sidekick
  20. Direction: North  Stance: Left Front   Action: Elbow Smash
  21. Direction: South  Stance: Left Front   Action: Double Wedging Block, to Double-High Punch
  22. Direction: South  Stance: Right Front   Action: Double Wedging Block, to Double-High Punch
  23. Direction: North  Stance: Left Back   Action: Stepping forward witht the Right, pivot into a Left Backstance facing North, and execute a Right Back Elbow Strike
  24. Direction: North  Stance: Drawn Up   Action: Bring the Left foot to the Right foot, and have the hands open, Left palm over Right in front of you.
  25. Direction: North  Stance: Horse   Action: Drop down and flare the elbows to escape a bear-hug
  26. Direction: North  Stance: Horse   Action: Slide sideways to the East, and execute a Right Back Elbow Strike and a Left Hook Punch
  27. Direction: North  Stance: Horse   Action: Slide sideways to the West, and execute a Left Back Elbow Strike and a Right Hook Punch
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