태권도 시범에 나타난 선(線)의 의미

Abstract

Conventional studies on Taekwondo proposed conceptual theories of demonstration, but lacked in content approach related to line (線). Based on such questions, this study sought to find out significance of line revealed in demonstration. First, Taekwondo demonstration strongly reveals certain aspects of behavioral art based on functions of physical exercise. In addition, Taekwondo demonstration's advanced kick and motions show dynamic movements consisting of fast, slow and soft pre-attack motions as well as sometimes strong smash against target. In the demonstration, the significance of line is much associated with straight line, and a force working from outside, if it moves a point to certain direction, can form a linear type of line (straight line). Here, a fixed direction doesn't change, and the line tends to extend straightly toward something unlimited. Also, linear motions are fast and sharp enough to trigger advanced kick and smash against a fixed target quickly and correctly. The line is useful to perform more advanced demonstration at drill sites, where demonstrators can perform a variety of demonstrations toward assistants by means of parallel movement, reverse movement, cross-movement and radial movement respectively. Moreover, triangle and square formation can be implemented in certain forms (for example, upward rising kick motion and movement).