Taegeuk Oh Jang (태극 5장) is the fifth poomsae (form) in the Taegeuk series of World Taekwondo (WT)/Kukkiwon-style Taekwondo.
🥋 Taegeuk Oh Jang – Meaning & Symbolism
"Oh" (오) means five in Korean.
Trigram Symbol: ☵ “Seon” (Wind or Wood)
Element: Wind
Theme: Gentleness and strength, adaptability, and resilience
🌬️ Philosophical Meaning
Wind may appear soft or invisible, but it has the power to shape landscapes — it can be gentle like a breeze or destructive like a storm.
This form reflects the idea that a Taekwondo practitioner must learn to be both flexible and strong, adaptable in different situations.
Movements in this form combine grace with explosive power, teaching students to flow between fluid defense and precise offense.
🧠 Mental Concepts Taught
Adaptability – knowing when to be soft and when to strike hard
Control of breath and power
Balance between aggression and composure
🧭 Technical Focus
Stances: Emphasis on transitioning between stances like long stance (ap kubi) and back stance (dwit kubi)
New techniques introduced:
Palm heel strikes (batangson)
Side kicks (yeop chagi)
Low knifehand blocks
Emphasis on flow and rhythm
📝 Summary
Element Taegeuk Oh Jang (태극 5장)
Korean Number오 (Oh) – Five
Trigram Symbol☵ "Seon" – Wind or Wood
Meaning: Flexibility, gentleness with inner strength
Blue Belt
Key Focus: Graceful power, flowing transitions, adaptability