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 Represents the
five-element theory; Each of the fundamental movements of Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan
represents one of the five elements. A step forward is identified with metal, withdrawal
with wood, looking left is associated with water, looking right with fire, and central
equilibrium is connected to earth. Water has properties of soaking and descending, (since
water flows downward). Fire both heats and moves upward, (since flames rise in the air).
Wood allows its form to be shaped into straight or curved pieces. Metal can be melted,
molded and then hardened. Earth's properties include the provision of nourishment through
sowing/reaping. There are four major principles describing changes in and
interrelationships among the five elements: mutual creation, mutual closeness, mutual
destruction, and mutual fear. |