Things to Consider When Performing Poomsae (Patterns)

By Sir Nathaniel Rhine

Poomsae should begin and end on the same spot. This will indicate the performer’s accuracy.


Correct posture and facing must be maintained at all times.


Muscles of the entire body should be tensed or relaxed at the proper critical moments in the poomsae.


The poomsae should be performed in a rhythmic movement with the absence of stiffness.


Each movement of the poomsae should be executed accordingly. Some sequences are to be accelerated or decelerated accordingly.


Each poomsae should be perfected before moving on to the next.


Students should know the purpose of each and every movement performed within the poomsae.


Students should perform the poomsae with realism.