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poomsae
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noun
set pattern of taekwondo techniques practiced as forms
Taegeuk poomsae are common colored-belt forms in WT schools.
Examples
Les débutants s'entraînent au premier poomsae lentement et avec soin.
Beginners practice the first poomsae slowly and carefully.
Les juges notent le poomsae sur la précision, la puissance et l'équilibre.
Judges score poomsae on accuracy, power, and balance.
Elle a peaufiné son poomsae chaque soir avant l'examen.
She polished her poomsae every evening before the exam.
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