Ri or fire is expressed in Taegeuk Sam-Jang. The 20 movements (34 techniques) of this pattern are practised with a keenness and enthusiasm. Just like the flickering flame, the moves in Sam-Jang are varied between a fast and slower pace with explosions of energy. For example the front kicks in the Taegeuk are instantaneously followed by a fast double punch combination.
Shape of Taegeuk sam-jang movements