Poomsae

 

Poomsae is a combination of defenses and attacks, executed in a line of movements against various imaginary opponents, the poomsae are necesary to raise belts.

Through the practice of poomsae, students come to learn the applications of various taekwondo techniques. Poomsae play a multidimensional role, helping in the development and improvement of coordination, balance, synchronization, breath control and rhythm, these skills are essential for the taekwondo student.

There are also poomsae competitions, normally these competitions are usually done individually, in duos or trios, in front of judges who value the technique, coordination and strength used in each movement, if in these competitions you get a high score they can move up the belt.

There are 8 poomsae as you go up the difficulty of them they also go up and depending on the belt you have to play learn more.