In general, Taekgyeon consists of three parts : Pumbalgiſgraceful steps). Hwalgaejit (a circular motion with arms) and Balchagi (an act of kicking). It has also been trained through three phases. 

 

  1. Solo training(basic practice) 

  2. Practical training (practice with partner) 

  3. Applied training (real competition).

- In solo training, a player should practice three kinds basic skills alone.

- In practical training, a player should experience the process of practical training with a partner for the purpose of learning skills of attack and defence.

- In applied training, a player should compete with an opponent like real game by using all kinds of applied techniques.

 

Taekgyeon which has been nominated as an National(centeral government) Cultural Heritage has been handed down in favour of Seogi Taekgyeon which is a defence-oriented version for the purpose sport or game.

On the other hands, Gyeollyeon Taekgyeon which is based on battle attack-oriented version has been transmitted with only basic 12 techniques for lethal attacks.