Jul 19, 2010 · The Palgwe forms tend to be more symmetrical in their pattern than the Taegeuks (e.g. a standard "I" pattern for most forms), and I believe they are therefore a little easier to learn. -Chris terryl965

May 28, 2017 · Apparently palgwe was the form used for tkd up until 1968ish, when the taeguk poomsae was officially adopted/endorsed by kukkiwon. That being said, my GM came to US in 1968, so it makes sense that he thinks palgwe is a better form for beginners.

Apr 6, 2023 · It's likely that it's due to a lack of regulation by a larger governing association. The palgwe haven't really be used in Kukki TKD since the taegeuks were created and relatively recently Kukkiwon cracked down on mandating that all Kukkiwon TKD schools only promote students using Taegeuks and stopped accepting palgwe all together.

Jun 24, 2023 · I came up doing Pyung ahn along side palgwe, then after about 5 years of training was introduced to the Taegeuks. Palgwe seem like the perfect in between to the pyung ahn and Taegeuks. It's like a transitional form and the taegeuks were the next logical progression in moving away from the heavy japanese influence and making it more of it's own ...

Sep 8, 2009 · We practice both palgwe and taeguek forms. The taeguek forms are taught to colored belts after black belt you learn palgwe forms. I like both sets of forms but the palgwe forms seem to be more complicated but there seem to be more variation in stances with taeguek.

Aug 23, 2023 · I was just wondering what your guys' favorite Palgwe form is and why?

Oct 22, 2013 · Regarding the Palgwe Poomsae: I didn't learn 'em all yet, but love 'em and think they're definitely preparing people and a nice base for the Yudanja Poomsae. Nevertheless I think that Kukkiwon schools should teach the Taegeuk Poomsae first - since they're the forms of the current Kukkiwon curriculum and are the base for Poomsae competition.

Jul 19, 2010 · Palgwe all day! TaeGeuk, only for belt requirements, if one wants Kukkiwon certification. I personally stopped pursuing Kukkiwon after my 1st Dan and just kept progressing through my individual school.

Feb 2, 2011 · Palgwe Pal Jang has a elbow/punch to the back sequence at the end which is also found at the end of Heian Sandan. At the beginning, there is a down block, backfist which could share the down block, hammerfist bunkai in Heian Nidan.

Feb 7, 2011 · Performed correctly according to KKW standards, is the initial block prior to a second block or counter performed in half-facing position or should the hips and torso be directly square to the front? For example, just consider the first movement in the first Palgwe. Half-presentation or full on?