Hong Ik Martial Arts 2026 January HISA – TAE GEUK QIGONG

TAE means extreme

GEUK means the end

TAE GEUK literally means extreme end.

TAE GEUK is the principle of cosmic energy cycle, as follows:

Once the energy starts to grow, eventually it reaches its peak, but instead of destroying or disappearing it converts into another type of energy, thereby continuing its energy life cycle.

TAE GEUK is the principle of continuous and harmonious cosmic energy cycle, without its destruction or disharmony. This cosmic energy cycle consists of two different energies called Yang and Um.

Below are some characteristics and examples of Yang and Um:

TAE GEUK	Characteristics	Examples
YANG	Rising Expanding Light Bright	Fire Tree Air Sun
UM	Sinking Shrinking Heavy Dark	Water Rock Metal Moon

 

Qigong is energy cultivation training to serve humanity

 

Deep meaning of Tae Geuk Qigong: 

Cultivate harmonious and continuous energy by applying Tae Geuk principle. This will guide us in understanding the energy of Mother Nature and help us to use cultivated energy to benefit humanity, like Mother Nature bestows blessings on us humans.

 

The process of Tae Geuk Qigong

Haab Jang Sushik 3 times > Kishik > Tae Geuk cycle > Sushik 3 times

 

The key points of postures:

• Release tension from the shoulders, chest and face
• Move your entire body, not just your arms
•  Make harmonious and continuous motions without pausing

 

The key points of respiration:

• Tongue slightly touching the roof of your mouth
• Teeth slightly apart
• Lips gently touching
• Breathe in and out through your nose only
• Keep your awareness on the lower DahnJun

 

The key points of concentration

•  Kishik

1. On the way up (Yang) – floatation under the palms and arms
2.  On the way down (Um) – buoyancy under the palms

•  Tae Geuk cycle

1. Release tensions through all fingertips like releasing fire flames through your fingertips
2. Top hand (Yang) –  light weight and floatation
3. Bottom hand (Um) – heavy weight and sinking

 

Practice 5 minutes daily and find the benefits of relaxation in your mind and some peace in your brain.

*Please watch the below video link with this instructional letter*

https://youtu.be/iB9-ImYxkL8

 

Warm regards,

Grandmaster Yoo