Taegeuk Sam Jang

Taegeuk Sam Jang, the third form in the Taegeuk series, is performed on three parallel lines, each representing a segment of the form’s movements. It is associated with the trigram Ri (☲) — representing fire — symbolizing heat, brightness, and passion. The form should be executed with rapid, fluid motion and bursts of power, much like a flickering flame.

The floor pattern features a solid–broken–solid (☲) line arrangement, indicating that the first and third turns are made by moving the lead foot, while the middle turn pivots in place. The form begins in the ready stance (Joon Bi).

Steps

  1. Turn left 90° into a walking stance (left foot forward) → left low block.
  2. Right front kick → land in a front stance → right punch, then left punch (rapid combination).
  3. Turn right 180° into a walking stance (right foot forward) → right low block.
  4. Left front kick → land in front stance → left punch, then right punch (rapid combination).
  5. Turn left 90° into a walking stance (left foot forward) → right knifehand strike to the neck.
  6. Step forward into a right walking stance → left knifehand strike to the neck.
  7. Shift to a back stance → left knifehand middle block.
  8. Transition to front stance → right middle punch.
  9. Turn right 180° into a back stance (right foot forward) → right knifehand middle block.
  10. Shift to front stance → left middle punch.
  11. Turn left 90° into a walking stance (left foot forward) → right inward block.
  12. Pivot left 270° into a walking stance (left foot forward) → left low block.
  13. Left front kick → land in left front stance → left punch, then right punch (fast rhythm).
  14. Turn left 90° into a walking stance (left foot forward) → left low block → right punch.
  15. Step forward into right walking stance → right low block → left punch.
  16. Left front kick → land in left walking stance → left low block → right punch.
  17. Right front kick → land in right walking stance → right low block → left punch → loud “Kihap!”

Taegeuk Sam Jang expresses the spirit of fire — bright, energetic, and transformative. Movements flow quickly and smoothly, alternating sharp strikes with controlled transitions, symbolizing the disciplined energy of flame.

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