Poom Sae (Pattern) is a series of movements for offense and defense techniques which can be practiced and trained, even without presence of an instructor, in accordance with the fixed patterns. Therefore, Poom Sae has the merits, by its practice, to make the students enhance sparring techniques movements and apply them as well as special skills which can hardly be practiced by training of each separate basic movement alone.
Poomsae (Pattern) Symbolization
- Taegeuk Il (1) Jang — Symbolizes Heaven. This form represents the source of creation by presenting the most basic techniques. It, therefore, is the foundation from which the other forms build.
- Taegeuk Yi (2) Jang — Symbolizes Joyfulness. This form represents a frame of mind which is serene and gentle, yet firm within, the state from which true virtue smiles. This form consists of movements that are made softly yet firmly with control.
- Taegeuk Sam (3) Jang — Symbolizes Fire. This form represents fire and sun, and their characteristics of warmth, enthusiasm, and hope. Like fire, this form is filled with changing bursts of power connected with a continuous flow of motion.
- Taegeuk Sa (4) Jang — Symbolizes Thunder. Thunder, combined with lightning, evokes fear and trembling but reminds us that danger, like a thunderstorm, passes as suddenly as it comes, leaving blue sky, sunshine, and rain freshened air in its wake. It teaches to act calmly and bravely in the face of loud and terrifying dangers, real or imagined, knowing that they, too, shall pass.
- Taegeuk Oh (5) Jang — Symbolizes Wind. Although there are horrible and destructive winds, such as the typhoon, hurricane, and tornado, the wind’s true nature is gentle but penetrating. The wind teaches humility and good-natured actions. Like a gentle breeze, this form is simple. Yet like a storm, it is strong and powerful.
- Taegeuk Yook (6) Jang — Symbolizes Water. Water always flows downward and, in time, can wear away the hardest granite. We learn that we can overcome every difficulty if we go forward with self-confidence and persistence. Like water, this form is gentle yet destructive. It teaches that man, when faced with a challenge, can overcome it by persistence and unwavering belief.
- Taegeuk Chil (7) Jang — Symbolizes Mountain. A mountain is stable and cannot be moved. This form teaches us to move only when it is necessary to move — and then move rapidly — and stop suddenly and solidly, standing like a rock. It teaches commitment to motion and to immobility, for one must not waver.
- Taegeuk Pal (8) Jang — Symbolizes Earth. The earth is receptive, gentle and nurturing. It signifies the infinite concentration of UM energy. (UM is a passive, receptive force) The Earth hugs and grows everything. It nurtures in silence and in strength. It teaches us the importance of the life force within ourselves and to respect life in all forms.
色帶套拳講解
Poom Sae（套拳）是一系列可供學員自行練習的進攻和自衛技術性動作。透過練習 Poom Sae（套拳），學員在提高他們的防衛技巧的同時，更可在武術對打時作特別技術之用，學取一般的跆拳道武術訓練範圍的技巧。
太極一章
本章具有八卦中的「乾」之意。乾則具有宇宙萬物根源之太初之意。換言之，太極一章可視為跆拳道招式的根源。在構成上也多半使用前屈站立姿勢，以期初學者亦能充分獲得修練。所使用的技法，也只有中段直拳、下段封擋、中段接招、上段招以及前踢而已。
太極二章
本章具有八卦中的「兌」之意。兌則具有內剛外柔之意。因此，太極二章的招式雖看似柔軟，卻可隨時發動強烈攻擊。由下段封擋、中段直拳、前踢、上段接招等的技法所構成。
太極三章
本章具有八卦中的「離」之意。離則具有熱而明亮如火之意。因此，太極三章招式的動作，充滿活力。由下段封擋、前踢、直拳、手刀攻擊、手刀接招等多種技法所構成。本章招式乃用來培養重心移動的基礎。同時，由於其手腳及體動作是依次交叉性施展，所以亦可用來培養由防禦轉為攻擊時的敏捷性。
太極四章
本章具有八卦中的「震」之意。震則指具有浩然正氣，威風凜凜，令人望而生畏之意。本章招式乃由手刀接招、手刀攻擊、貫手等練起，繼而進入中段外接招、側踢等難度較高的技法。尤以中段外接招為然，由於動作較難，演練時應多加注意。側踢技法亦然，應切要把重心保持在動作線上，同時要注意避免因用力過猛而滑倒。
太極五章
具有八卦中的「巽」之意。巽，即風之意。風又分為微風與強風。微風表示靜謐，而強風則表示威猛之勢。太極五章之招式即具有這種含義，演武的進行雖然顯得單調而肅靜，但及至後半而漸顯威猛之勢。諸如鐵槌、肘擊技法也開。
太極六章
本章具有八卦中的「坎」之意。坎，則柔軟如水。因此，太極六章是種以柔軟的動作演練的招式。手刀上段接招、扭身動作以及迴旋踢等的技法，在本招式中初次出現。
太極七章
本章具有八卦中的「艮」之意。艮則山之意，而山則表示穩重。因此，演練此招式必須保持厚實的力量，動作要恪守節度。本招式在技術上，穿插有各種不同的技法，較之前面的招式，難度較高。
太極八章
本章具有八卦中的「坤」之意。坤則大地之意，是萬物成長的根源。本招式是上級者的最後一段演練過程，也是上段者的第一步招式。所謂上段，乃表示其技術圓熟。換言之，本招式是用來把以往所學的基本技法，加以整理，復習。演練也盡量避免重複的動作。