Each of the first eight forms are represented by it's own triagram around the yin-yang. each of which represent different element in nature.
| Num | Taeguk | Triagram | Triagram Name | Discription |
| 1 | IL-jang |
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Keon | Birth, New beginning. |
| 2 | E–jang |
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Tae | Inner firmness and the outer softness. |
| 3 | Sam-jang |
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Ra | hot and bright. |
| 4 | Sah-jang |
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Jin | A thunder, meaning great power and dignity. |
| 5 | Oh-jang |
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Son | Wind, both mighty force and calmness. |
| 6 |
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Kam | Water, meaning incessant flow and softness | |
| 7 |
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Kan | A mountain, meaning ponder and firmness | |
| 8 |
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Kon | "Yin" and earth, meaning the root and settlement and also the beginning and the end. |
At this stage the forms (Taeguk's) are over, and from now on the forms for black belts (Poomse's) begin.
It is believed that at this stage the student is reborn and just now beginning to enjoy the wonders of taekwondo.
| Num | Poomse | Triagram | Triagram Name | Discription |
| 1 | KORYO |
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.SENOBI | A learned man. |
| 2 | KUMGANG |
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no name | A diamond has the significance of "hardness" and "ponder". powerful and well balanced. |
| 3 | TAEBACK |
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no name | bright mountain. |
| 4 | PYONGWON |
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no name | Infinity |
| 5 | SIPJIN |
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10. | Ceaseless development. |
| 6 | JISTAE |
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no name | Struggling |
| 7 | CHUNGWON |
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no name | Heaven. Gentle curves. |
| 8 | HANSO |
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no name | Water. drops of water. |
| 9 | ILYEO |
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swastika | oneness of mind and body. It teaches that a point, a line or a circle ends up all in one. |
Taekwondo philosophy represents the principles of the changes and movements in human beings. By doing Taekwondo, this understanding should lead to better understanding and enhancement of our life. The principles of Taekwondo may be explained with:
· First, the principle of "Sam Jae" (Three Elements) which refers to
o "Cheon" , Heaven
o "Ji" , Earth
o "In" , a Man
· Second, the principle of "Eum" (Negative, Darkness) and "Yang" (Positive, Brightness).
"Sam Jae" and the changes of "Eum" and "Yang" constitute the "Eight Trigrams for Divination" in the "Book of Changes". The principle of Eum and Yang has also been emphasized in oriental countries as the central principle of life. It maintains that everything in life has an opposite side, the other side of the coin as said in Hebrew. This principle explains various forms of changes. Nevertheless it comes from "Taegeuk" (the Great Absolute or yin-yang), which represents a claim that Eum and Yang was one whole and the same thing. In oriental countries, it has been recognized as main principle s.t. explains the changes of everything in the world.
If we understand Taekwondo according to this principle, we will find a solution to anything in life, and by continuously changing skills, we will never get stuck, in any situation. After we understand these philosophical principles of Taekwondo, we can find proper ways to understand and develop our lives. The Taekwondo should be regarded as a lifestyle whereas "another" martial art. Usually the one would enjoy the benefits of a taekwondo when becoming a black belt. It is widely believed that one is reborn upon achieving the preliminary objective: the black belt.