Meaning of Keumgang

Keumgang (meaning diamond) signifies "hardness" and "ponderosity". The Mt. Keumgang on the Korean peninsula, which is regarded as the center of Korean national spirit, and the "Keumgang yoksa" (Kumgang warrior - as named by Buddha) who represents the mightiest warrior, are the background of denominating this poomsae. New techniques introduced in this poomsae are batangson teokchigi, hansonnal momtong anmakki, Keumgangmakki, santeulmakki, kheun doltzeogi (large hinge), etc., and the hakdariseogi. The poomsae line symbolizes the chinese letter for a mountain. The movements should be powerful and well-balanced so as to befit the black-belter's dignity.

JUMBI

Starting with your feet together and your hands by your side open the hands whilst simultaneously lifting them to your solar plexus, then lowering and closing the fists to groin level . At the same time the feet are seperated to a shoulders width into Naranhi seogi. These movements are all executed at the same time finishing in kibon jumbi seogi (basic ready stance).