택견(태껸) 단체의 품밟기 원리에 관한 연구

Abstract

This study is on the principles of Pumbabgi (footwork) in different Taekkyon organizations and consists of literature reviews, interviews as qualitative investigation as analysis. The methods of this study included literature review and a qualitative case study incorporating interview and filmed material. The results can be summarized as follows. First, the three Taekkyon associations in Korea, the Kyulyun Taekkyon Association, the Korea Traditional Taekgyon Association, and the Korea Taekkyon Association, describe the principles of Pumbabgi with expressions such as “Gumsil”, “Neungcheong”, “Usseuk”, and “Uzzul” whereas the Hyeonam Wuitdae Taekkyon Preservation Society describes it with the principles of “Gumsuluri” and “Heori Jaegi.” Second, the three associations could have probably cited descriptions on Gumsil, Neungcheong, and Uzzul suggested in precedent studies by Ye Yonghae (1964), Taekwondoji (1971) and Kim Myeonggon (1977) that were conducted before Taekkyeon was registered as an Intangible Cultural Property of Korea. Third, while Pumbabgi moves in triple time, footworks of Babgi can change into duple or quadruple time. Fourth, the three associations in Korea use Ogeumjil, the extension and contraction of the ham, as the Pumbabgi principle, but Wuitdae Taekkyon uses the crotch and hip that are power zones of the body. Therefore Gumsuluri generates bigger hitting power than Ogeumjil. Fifth, the objectives of Pumbabgi are different according to game rules. While the Kyulyun Taekkyon Association sees it as offensive and defensive moves in the lower part of the body, the Korea Taekkyon Association considers it for Neunjirugi and Daejeop. This is likely to be a controversial issue as to the origin of Taekkyon. Sixth, Pumbabgi is the principle of “relaxing.” Seventh, Pumbabgi is footworks to win over the opponent through offence and defence. Eighth, Ogeumjil and Gumsuluri, principles of Pumbabgi, are good exercise. In this regard, additional thorough studies to investigate and observe the oral explanations and movements of the successor of Song Deokgi, and the outcomes of such studies would allow us to come closer to the restoration of the original form of Taekkyon.