Video: TAEGEUK 3JANG by KUKKIWON WORLD TAEKWONDO HEADQUARTERS. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Taegeuk Sam Jang is the third Kukkiwon poomsae. It has fast double punches and knife-hand strikes, which train quick combinations and back-stance transitions.
3 key details
- Keep the double punches quick and sharp.
- Shift weight cleanly into the back stance.
- Hold your eyes on the direction of each movement.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Joint warm-up
- 2:00Walk the pattern
- 3:00Full form moderate
- 2:00Full form with power
- 1:00Leg stretch
Safety
Build up to full speed once the pattern is clean.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
