. . "Each taegeuk form is represented by a trigram (such as \u2637); trigrams are divination symbols derived from the I Ching. The trigram for Taegeuk Sam Jang represents the concept of \"Gon,\" meaning earth or ground. Just as the earth holds all the basic elements of life, this form incorporates all the basic techniques of taekwondo. Just as the earth is the foundation for everything else, this form serves as the foundation for learning the upcoming Black Belt forms. (See the article Taegeuk for additional detail regarding the symbolism of this form.) Trivia:"@en . . . . . "Taegeuk Pal Jang"@en . "Each taegeuk form is represented by a trigram (such as \u2637); trigrams are divination symbols derived from the I Ching. The trigram for Taegeuk Sam Jang represents the concept of \"Gon,\" meaning earth or ground. Just as the earth holds all the basic elements of life, this form incorporates all the basic techniques of taekwondo. Just as the earth is the foundation for everything else, this form serves as the foundation for learning the upcoming Black Belt forms. (See the article Taegeuk for additional detail regarding the symbolism of this form.) 1st Gup trainees practice this poomsae. After Taegeuk Pal Jang, students usually test for Black Belt and then begin to study the form Koryo. Trivia: \n* Taegeuk Pal Jang and Taegeuk Yook Jang are the only Taegeuk forms that don't end in a kihap. For Pal Jang this especially makes sense, as a kihap at the end would throw off the symmetry of the final line. \n* Taegeuk Pal Jang is the only Taegeuk form where you start by transitioning forward all the way to the third line."@en . .