Peion I

Applies To The Following Belts

Blue to Red Belt

Meaning of Form

The symbol of this set of forms is the turtle. "Peion" means "peace" and "tranquility." Created in the early 1900's by Yasutsune Itosu, these forms were designed to teach the basic movements and prepare the martial artist for more complex forms such as Bassai and Goon San Goon from which the Peions came.

Safety Warning

The information provided here is offered solely as reference material for the students of Charles Minter Tae Kwon Do Karate, Inc. You are advised that the movements described herein are challenging and may result in injury if not performed properly. Please seek the proper instruction from a CMTKD qualified instructor before attempting to perform these movements. As with any exercise program, please consult with your physician before beginning an exercise program. Please feel free to contact your instructor or our web instructor with any specific questions.

The Form

All forms begin from the ready stance following a bow.

1. Ready stance.
2. 1/4 turn to the left, into a front stance, left arm down block. Bring left foot back into a shoulder width stance and bring the left hand up in a circular motion and perform a backfist to the head.
3. Step forward into a right front stance, right middle punch.
4. 1/2 turn to the right into a right front stance. Down block with the right arm. Bring right foot back into a shoulder width stance and bring the right hand up in a circular motion and perform a backfist to the head.
5. Step forward into a left front stance, left middle level punch.
6. 1/4 turn to the left, down block with left arm.
7. Step, right arm high block.
8. Step, left arm high block.
9. Step, right arm high block. Keiop.
10. 3/4 turn to the left into a left front stance, down block with left arm.
11. Step, right middle punch.
12. 1/2 turn to the right into right front stance, down block with right arm.
13. Step, middle punch.
14. 1/4 turn to the left into left front stance, down block with left arm.
15. Step, right high punch.
16. Step, left high punch.
17. Step, right high punch. Keiop.
18. 3/4 turn into a left side horse stance knife-edge down block.
19. Step to the corner into a right side horse stance knife-edge down block.
20. Turn to the right into a right side horse stance knife-edge down block.
21. Step to the corner into a left side horse stance knife-edge down block.
22. Barro.

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