Taegeuk Chil Jang (태극 7장) is the seventh poomsae (form) in the Taegeuk series of World Taekwondo (WT)/Kukkiwon Taekwondo.
🥋 Taegeuk Chil Jang – Meaning & Symbolism
"Chil" (칠) means seven in Korean.
Trigram Symbol: ☷ “Gan” (Mountain)
Element: Mountain
Theme: Stillness, stability, and strength under pressure
🗻 Philosophical Meaning
The mountain represents:
Unmoving strength in the face of adversity
Patience, calmness, and mental control
The ability to stand firm and hold your ground — physically, emotionally, and mentally
At this level, the student is no longer learning just the techniques, but also the discipline and mindset of a martial artist. Taegeuk Chil Jang challenges you to perform with intensity and stillness, like a mountain that endures storms without moving.
🧠 Mental Concepts Taught
Discipline and control
Inner strength and mental stillness
Unshakable balance and stance control
🧭 Technical Focus
Stances: Emphasis on Tiger stance (Beom Seogi), long stance (Ap Kubi), and walking stance (Ap Seogi)
Key techniques introduced:
X-blocks (batangson arae hechyo makki)
Scissor blocks
Elbow strikes (palgup chigi)
Crescent kicks (bandal chagi)
Back fists (deung jumeok)
This form develops a deeper refinement of complex techniques and combinations, preparing the student for black belt-level performance.
📝 Summary Table
Element Taegeuk Chil Jang (태극 7장)
Korean Number칠 (Chil) – Seven
Trigram Symbol☷ "Gan" – Mountain
Meaning Stability, stillness, inner strength
Red Belt
Key FocusControl, advanced coordination, calm under pressure