Hyung / Poomsae / Tul
형 / 품새 / 틀
Traditional prescribed technical patterns and movement sequences in Korean martial arts.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[hyoong] / [poom-say] / [tool]/
Alternative NamesKorean formal patterns, Taekwondo forms
Definition
Poomsae (World Taekwondo), Tul (ITF Taekwondo), or Hyung (Tang Soo Do) are the Korean counterparts to Karate Kata. They consist of choreographed sequences against imaginary attackers designed to perfect stance transitions, breathing, and strike execution.