Tagook II

Applies To The Following Belts

Green to Purple Belt
Purple to Blue Belt

Meaning of Form

The Tagook forms (Taikyoku in Japanese and Tai Chi in Chinese) represent the first cause. Symbolic of the beginnings of the Universe, the Tagook forms are the root of all the forms that follow.

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 left front stance, down block over left.
3. Step into right front stance, power up left, right middle punch.
4. 1/2 turn to the right (clockwise), into right front stance, down block over right.
5. Step into left front stance, power up right, left middle punch.
6. 1/4 turn to the left into left front stance, down block over left.
7. Step into right front stance, power up left, right high punch.
8. Step with left leg into front stance, left high punch.
9. Step with right leg into front stance, right high punch. Keiop.
10. 3/4 turn to the left (counterclockwise), into left front stance, down block over left.
11. Step into right front stance, power up left, right middle punch.
12. 1/2 turn to the right (clockwise), into right front stance, down block over right.
13. Step into left front stance, power up right, left middle punch.
14. 1/4 turn to the left into left front stance, down block over left.
15. Step into right front stance, power up left, right high punch.
16. Step with left leg into front stance, left high punch.
17. Step with right leg into front stance, right high punch. Keiop.
18. 3/4 turn to the left (counterclockwise), into left front stance, down block over left.
19. Step into right front stance, power up left, right middle punch.
20. 1/2 turn to the right (clockwise), into right front stance, down block over right.
21. Step into left front stance, power up right, left middle punch.
22. Barro.

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