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Forms, or Poomse in Korean , form an important aspect of training in Tae Kwon Do. They are equivalent to the kata in karate. The majority of the Forms start with a defensive move, which emphasizes Tae Kwo Do's defensive nature. All of the Forms start and end at the same location. This ensures that the practitioners' stances are the correct length, width, and in the proper direction. |
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There are 17 poomse in WTF Tae Kwon Do.Poomse in WTF are all intended to cause destruction if one is confronted by danger but it is also a way of harmony peace in oneself. |
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There are 17 Forms in the official WTF syllabus;. The names of these forms typically refer either to events in Korean history or to important people in Korean history. Elements of the forms may also be historical references, such as the number of moves, the diagram, the way the pattern ends, and so on. |
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==True meaning behind WTF taekwondo== |
==True meaning behind WTF taekwondo== |
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| Formation | 1973 |
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| Headquarters | Samseon-dong Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea |
Membership | ASOIF |
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The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) is the International Federation (IF) member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the competition events of the martial art of Taekwondo.[1] International Federations (IFs) are international non-governmental organisations recognised by the IOC as administering one or more sports at world level.[2] The World Taekwondo Federation was established in South Korea on May 28, 1973, at its inaugural meeting held at the Kukkiwon with participation of 35 representatives from the world. The current president is Chungwon Choue, who was elected for a four-year term in 2005.[3] The WTF, which only governs the function of Taekwondo competitions and related support services, should not be confused with the World Taekwondo Headquarters, also known as Kukkiwon, which is a center of learning and research of Taekwondo located in Yuksam Dong, a different part of Seoul. Kim successfully lobbied to include Taekwondo sparring competition as a demonstration sport in the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics, and official Full Medal Olympic sport beginning in 2000.
According to the WTF, "Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics." [4]
Membership
Only national associations may be members of the WTF, there are no individual members. Currently, there are five regional unions: the African Taekwondo Union, Asian Taekwondo Union, European Taekwondo Union, Oceania Taekwondo Union, and the Pan-American Taekwondo Union, within each union there are multiple member countries. The member association representing the United States is within the Pan-American Taekwondo Union, and is called USA Taekwondo, Inc. A prospective member (an individual) in the United States would register for membership with USA Taekwondo. This individual membership would be with USA Taekwondo, and would not be a member with the WTF. In the UK, member affiliation is done through the BTCB (British Taekwondo Control Board).
Organisation structure
The organisational structure of the WTF has diverisifed at various times over its more than 30 year history to incorporate the various changes, affiliations and associations over these years of growth. As of 2007 the organisation is headed up by a General Assembly made up from members of the 182 member National Associations from the five world regions it represents. This in turn consists of a WTF Council composed of an Executive Committee and various sub committees. The Executive Committee comprises a president, secretariat, and an Advisory Council. The sub committees are made up of various departments within the organisation, including a technical committee and representative committees of games, women's, legislative, financial, medical, athletic and PR areas.[3]
WTF Poomse
Forms, or Poomse in Korean , form an important aspect of training in Tae Kwon Do. They are equivalent to the kata in karate. The majority of the Forms start with a defensive move, which emphasizes Tae Kwo Do's defensive nature. All of the Forms start and end at the same location. This ensures that the practitioners' stances are the correct length, width, and in the proper direction.
There are 17 Forms in the official WTF syllabus;. The names of these forms typically refer either to events in Korean history or to important people in Korean history. Elements of the forms may also be historical references, such as the number of moves, the diagram, the way the pattern ends, and so on.
True meaning behind WTF taekwondo
Courtesy (Ye Ui / 예의)
Showing courtesy to all, respecting others, having manners as well as maintaining the appropriate etiquette at all times, both within and outside the dojang (도장) (designated training area). [6]
Integrity (Yeom Chi / 염치) Although may be similar, this form of integrity takes on a more wider role then defined in the common dictionary. In taekwondo, integrity means not only to determine what is right or wrong but also having the conscience to feel guilt if one has done wrong and to have the integrity stand up for what is right. [5]
Perseverance (In Nae / 인내) One will persevere time and time again until they have achieved a result which is adequate towards what one was trying to achieve. [5]
Self-control (Geuk Gi / 극기) This means to not only have control over one's physical acts, but also their mental thoughts and actions. [5]
Indomitable spirit (Baekjeol Bulgul / 백절불굴) To have indomitable spirit means to have the courage to stand up for what you believe in [5], no matter what odds you are up against, and to always give 100% effort in whatever you do.
See also
- World Taekwondo Championships
- International Taekwondo Federation
- Korean martial arts
- Taekwondo
- Taekwondo at the Summer Olympics