Taebaek

Taebaek means Red Mountain (Bright Mountain), which is the holy mountain of Asadal (Asi-Tang), where the Ancient Joseon of Korea was found. The bright mountain symbolizes the origin of the spirit and tradition, sacredness, and thoughts of Hongik Ingan. Taebaek has many different positions and names, but Mt. Baekdu is its representative place — the womb that symbolizes people. Therefore, the Poomsae was formulated based on the lofty ideal of Dangun, the legendary founder and god-king of Gojoseon — the first Korean kingdom.

Taebaek refers to a martial artist who has mastered the Taegeuk level, characterized by a high level of practice that can intentionally switch between yin and yang. Its Poomsae line follows the character of “工.” The horizontal lines of the letter “工” signify heaven and earth, and the vertical line signifies people. Therefore, it refers to a person who has trained and mastered receiving the energy of heaven and earth. It refers to a stage where all parts of the body can react instantaneously and freely to switch between defense and attack.