Poomsae is a traditional martial art practiced in Taekwondo. It is a powerful display of both athleticism and cultural heritage.
While Taekwondo sparring is an accepted part of the Olympic games, Poomsae – the art of precision, grace, and complex patterns of movement is often disregarded in comparison to the widely known Taekwondo sparring.
However, there’s a strong argument to begin recognizing Poomsae as an Olympic sport in its own right. From its depth and talent, to its global appeal, Poomsae can captivate viewers and inspire athletes all around the globe.
Poomsae is more than just a martial art; it is also a powerful display of an athlete’s precision, control, and physical ability.
Every moment in Poomsae demands a high level of flexibility, balance, and coordination. Athletes must demonstrate a blend of power and grace while executing techniques that can take years to truly perfect.
Poomsae, like any other sport, requires peak physical performance and demonstrates a person’s ability of control, strength, stamina, and strong mentality during a sequence.
Poomsae, as an artistic and athletic discipline, can demonstrate the entire range of a human body’s movement.
It encourages athletes to test their physical limits. The precision and elegance of a Poomsae performance reflects the athlete’s hard work and dedication to the sport by providing a small glimpse into their intense training. Poomsae is not just a sport but also an art form that deserves to be showcased and appreciated on the world’s largest sports platform.
Poomsae also has its deep roots within Korean traditional culture. Poomsae is also an essential piece to Taekwondo’s traditions, involving martial arts, philosophy, respect, and discipline.
The design of a Poomsae often tells a story about historical conflicts or incorporates elements of Eastern philosophy. These forms are more than just physical motions, they represent the spiritual and philosophical journey that honors Korean history. By incorporating poomsae into the Olympics, you not only are recognizing Poomsae as a global sport, but it also promotes cultural depth and diversity.
Poomsae could serve as the connection between people from all over the world who have an appreciation for heritage and physical artistry.
Taekwondo is an international sport practiced by millions of people throughout the world.
Poomsae competitions already are gaining even more popularity on a national and international scale.
Several countries already are investing in athlete development for the sports Poomsae category.
The World Taekwondo Federation has constantly strived for the promotion and development of poomsae as a competitive discipline.
Poomsae’s grading style is also very direct and can even have technology assisting in the grading process to help eliminate bias and subjective decisions.
In summary, in a world where the Olympics symbolize the peak of human athletic achievement, it’s only natural that a sport as unique and complex as Taekwondo Poomsae should receive the recognition and validation that it deserves.
Olympic inclusion would not only promote the Taekwondo sub-category, Poomsae, but it would also promote the athletes who have worked as hard, if not harder, than other Olympic athletes.
This inclusion may also help spread awareness of the martial arts’ rich history and cultural significance.
As the world embraces the diversity and inclusivity of global sports, Poomsae can serve as a symbol of unity for tradition and innovation. For all those reasons and more, Poomsae should be considered to become an Olympic Sport.
For more information on Taekwando’s Poomsae check out World Taekwando Organization at https://www.worldtaekwondo.org/index.html
