Poomse
Forms, or "poomse" in Korean, are a series of defending and attacking movements performed against imaginary opponents in a set pattern. Through the practice of forms, students learn the applications of the various Taekwondo techniques. The movements of each form have been carefully arranged by the Grandmasters to teach students effective methods for dealing with a variety of attacks from all possible directions, with particular emphasis placed on equal development of both sides of the body.Poomse (Forms) are judged on the following:
- Correct & orderly execution of each movement.
- Beginning & ending in the same spot.
- Executing powerful & speedy techniques by tensing & relaxing muscles at the proper time.
- Mental concentration.
- Focused eye & head movements.
- Accurate targets.
- Inhaling & exhaling at the proper moment.
- Balance.
- Rhythm.
- Synchronization of all body movements.
- Taekwondoistic attitude.