"A" is to your right.
"B" is to your left.
"C" is behind you.
"D" is in front of you.
CHON-JI
CHON- JI means literally " the Heaven the Earth". It is, in the Orient, interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts; one to represent the Heaven and the other the Earth.
1. Move the left foot to B forming a left walking stance toward B while
executing a low block to B with the left forearm.
2. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while
executing a middle punch to B with the right fist.
3. Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a right walking stance
toward A while executing a low block to A with the right forearm.
4. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while
executing a middle punch to A with the left fist.
5. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while
executing a low block to D with the left forearm.
6. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
7. Move the right foot to C turning clockwise to form a right walking stance
toward C while executing a low block to C with the right forearm.
8. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while
executing a middle punch to C with the left fist.
9. Move the left foot to A forming a right L-stance toward A while executing
a middle block to A with the left inner forearm.
10. Move the right foot to A forming a right walking stance toward A while
executing a middle punch to A with the right fist.
11. Move the right foot to B turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward
B while executing a middle block to B with the right inner forearm.
12. Move the left foot to B forming a left walking stance toward B while
executing a middle punch to B with the left fist.
13. Move the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while executing
a middle block to C with the left inner forearm.
14. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while
executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.
15. Move the right foot to D turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward
D while executing a middle block to D with the right inner forearm.
16. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while
executing a middle punch to D with the left fist.
17. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
18. Move the right foot to C forming a left walking stance toward D while
executing a middle punch to D with the left fist.
19. Move the left foot to C forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.
DAN-GUN
DAN-GUN is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2,333 B.C.
1. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B, at the same
time executing a middle guarding block to B with a knife-hand.
2. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while
executing a high punch to B with the right fist.
3. Move the right foot to A turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward
A, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand.
4. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while
executing a high punch to A with the left fist.
5. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while
executing a low block to D with the left forearm.
6. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing a high punch to D with the right fist.
7. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while
executing a high punch to D with the left fist.
8. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing a high punch to D with the right fist.
9. Move the left foot to E, turning counter clockwise to form a right
L-stance toward E while executing a twin forearm block to E.
10. Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while
executing a high punch to E with the right fist.
11. Move the right foot to F turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward
F while executing a twin forearm block to F.
12. Move the left foot to F forming a left walking stance toward F while
executing a high punch to F with the left fist.
13. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while
executing a low block to C with the left forearm.
14. Execute a rising block with the left forearm, maintaining the left
walking stance toward C. Perform 13 and 14 in a continuous motion.
15. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C, at the
same time executing a rising block with the right forearm.
16. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C, at the
same time executing a rising block with the left forearm.
17. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C, at the
same time executing a rising block with the right forearm.
18. Move the left foot to B turning counter clockwise to form a right
L-stance toward B while executing a middle outward strike to B with the left
knife-hand.
19. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while
executing a high punch to B with the right fist.
20. Move the right foot to A turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward
A while executing a middle outward strike to A with the right knife-hand.
21. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while
executing a high punch to A with the left fist.
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.
DO-SAN
DO-SAN is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938) The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement.
1. Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward B while
executing a high side block to B with the left outer forearm.
2. Execute a middle punch to B with the right fist while maintaining a left
walking stance toward B.
3. Move the left foot on line AB, and then turn clockwise to form a right
walking stance toward A while executing a high side block to A with the right
outer forearm.
4. Execute a middle punch to A with the left fist while maintaining a right
walking stance toward A.
5. Move the left foot to D, forming a right L-stance toward D while executing
a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
6. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight fingertip.
7. Twist the right knife-hand together with the body counter clockwise until
its palm faces downward and then move the left foot to D, turning counter
clockwise to form a left walking stance toward D while executing a high side
strike to D with the left back fist.
8. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing a high side strike to D with the right back fist.
9. Move the left foot to E, turning counter clockwise to form a left walking
stance toward E while executing a high side block to E with the left outer
forearm.
10. Execute a middle punch to E with the right fist while maintaining a left
walking stance toward E.
11. Move the left foot on line EF, and then turn clockwise to form a right
walking stance toward F while executing a high side block to F with the right
outer forearm.
12. Execute a middle punch to F with the left fist while maintaining a right
walking stance toward F.
13. Move the left foot to CE forming a left walking stance toward CE, at the
same time executing a high wedging block to CE with the outer forearm.
14. Execute a middle front snap kick to CE with the right foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 13.
15. Lower the right foot to CE forming a right walking stance toward CE while
executing a middle punch to CE with the right fist.
16. Execute a middle punch to CE with the left fist while maintaining a right
walking stance toward CE. Perform 15 and 16 in a fast motion.
17. Move the right foot to CF forming a right walking stance toward CF while
executing a high wedging block to CF with the outer forearm.
18. Execute a middle front snap kick to CF with the left foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 17.
19. Lower the left foot to CF forming a left walking stance toward CF while
executing a middle punch to CF with the left fist.
20. Execute a middle punch to CF with the right fist while maintaining a left
walking stance toward CF. Perform 19 and 20 in a fast motion.
21. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C, at the
same time executing a rising block with the left forearm.
22. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while
executing a rising block with the right forearm.
23. Move the left foot to B, turning counter clockwise to form a sitting
stance toward D while executing a middle side strike to B with the left
knife-hand.
24. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A
forming a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle side strike to A with
the right knife-hand.
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
WON-HYO
WON-HYO was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla
Dynasty in the year of 686 A.D.
1. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing
a twin forearm block.
2. Execute a high inward strike to B with the right knife-hand while bringing
the left side fist in front of the right shoulder, maintaining a right L-stance
toward B.
3. Execute a middle punch to B with the left fist while forming a left fixed
stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B.
4. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A,
forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a twin forearm block.
5. Execute a high inward strike to A with the left knife-hand while bringing
the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance
toward A.
6. Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while forming a right
fixed stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A.
7. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then turn the face toward D
while forming a right bending ready stance A toward D.
8. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the left foot.
9. Lower the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing
a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
10. Move the right foot to D forming a left L-stance toward D while executing
a guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
11. Move the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing
a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
12. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight finger tip.
13. Move the left foot to E turning counter clockwise to form a right
L-stance toward E, at the same time executing a twin forearm block.
14. Execute a high inward strike to E with the right knife-hand while
bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder, maintaining a right
L-stance toward E.
15. Execute a middle punch to E with the left fist while forming a left fixed
stance toward E, slipping the left foot to E.
16. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to F,
forming a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin forearm block.
17. Execute a high inward strike to F with the left knife-hand while bringing
the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance
toward F.
18. Execute a middle punch to F with the right fist while forming a right
fixed stance toward F, slipping the right foot to F.
19. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C
forming a left walkng stance toward C while executing a circular block to CF
with the right inner forearm.
20. Execute a low front snap kick to C with the right foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 19.
21. Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while
executing a middle punch to C with the left fist.
22. Execute a circular block to CE with the left inner forearm while
maintaining a right walking stance toward C.
23. Execute a low front snap kick to C with the left foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 22.
24. Lower the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while
executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.
25. Turn the face toward C forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.
26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
27. Lower the right foot on line CD and then move the left foot to B, turning
counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward B, at the same time executing
a middle guarding block to B with the forearm.
28. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A
forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding clock to A
with the forearm.
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
YUL-GOK
YUL-GOK is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi l (1536-1584) nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea" The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38 latitude and the diagram represents "scholar".
1. Move the left foot to B forming a sitting stance toward D while extending
the left fist to D horizontally.
2. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a
sitting stance toward D.
3. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting
stance toward D. Perform 2 and 3 in a fast motion.
4. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A
forming a sitting stance toward D while extending the right fist to D
horizontally.
5. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting
stance toward D.
6. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a
sitting stance toward D. Perform 5 and 6 in a fast motion.
7. Move the right foot to Ad forming a right walking stance toward AD while
executing a middle side block to AD with the right inner forearm.
8. Execute a low front snap kick to AD with the left foot keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 7.
9. Lower the left foot to AD forming a left walking stance toward AD while
executing a middle punch to AD with the left fist.
10. Execute a middle punch to AD with the right fist while maintaining a left
walking stance toward AD. Perform 9 and 10 in a fast motion.
11. Move the left foot to BD forming a left walking stance toward BD at the
same time executing a middle side block to BD with the left inner forearm.
12. Execute a low front snap kick to BD with the right foot keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 11.
13. Lower the right foot to BD forming a right walking stance toward BD while
executing a middle punch to BD with the right fist.
14. Execute a middle punch to BD with the left fist while maintaining a right
walking stance toward BD. Perform 13 and 14 in a fast motion.
15. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while forming a
right walking stance toward D, pivoting with the left foot.
16. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the left palm while maintaining
a right walking stance toward D.
17. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a right
walking stance toward D. Execute 16 and 17 in a connecting motion.
18. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while
executing a middle hooking block to D with the left palm.
19. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while maintaining
a left walking stance toward D.
20. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a left
walking stance toward D. Execute 19 and 20 in a connecting motion.
21. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D at the
same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
22. Turn the face toward D forming a right bending ready stance A toward D.
23. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the left foot.
24. Lower the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while
striking the left palm with the right front elbow.
25. Turn the face toward C forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.
26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
27. Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while
striking the right palm with the left front elbow.
28. Move the left foot to E forming a right L-stance toward E while executing
a twin knife-hand block.
29. Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while
executing a middle thrust to E with the right straight finger tip.
30. Move the right foot to F turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward
F while executing a twin knife-hand block.
31. Move the left foot to F forming a left walking stance toward F while
executing a middle thrust to F with the left straight finger tip.
32. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while
executing a high side block to C with the left outer forearm.
33. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while maintaining a left
walking stance toward C.
34. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while
executing a high side block to C with the right outer forearm.
35. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while maintaining a right
walking stance toward C.
36. Jump to C forming a left X-stance toward B while executing a high side
strike to C with the left back fist.
37. Move the right foot to A forming a right walking stance toward A at the
same time executing a high block to A with the right double forearm.
38. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to B
forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a high block to B with
the left double forearm.
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.
JOONG-GUN
JOONG-GUN is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr. Ahn's age when he was executed in a Lui-Shung prison (1910).
1. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing
a middle block to B with the left reverse knife-hand.
2. Execute a low side front snap kick to B with the left foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 1.
3. Lower the left foot to B and then move the right foot to B forming a left
rear foot stance toward B while executing an upward block with a right palm.
4. Move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A, at the same
time executing a middle block to A with a right reverse knife-hand.
5. Execute a low side front snap kick to A with the right foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 4.
6. Lower the right foot to A and then move the left foot to A forming a right
rear foot stance toward A while executing an upward block with a left palm.
7. Move the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing
a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
8. Execute a right upper elbow strike while forming a left walking stance
toward D, slipping the left foot to D.
9. Move the right foot to D forming a left L-stance toward D while executing
a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
10. Execute a left upper elbow strike while forming a right walking stance
toward D, slipping the right foot to D.
11. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while
executing a high vertical punch to D with a twin fist.
12. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing an upset punch to D with a twin fist.
13. Move the right foot on line CD and then turn counter clockwise to form a
left walking stance toward C while executing a rising block with an X-fist.
14. Move the left foot to E forming a right L-stance toward E while executing
a high side strike to E with the left back fist.
15. Twist the left fist counter clockwise until the back fist faces downward,
at the same time forming a left walking stance toward E, slipping the left foot
to E.
16. Execute a high punch to E with the right fist while maintaining a left
walking stance toward E. Perform 15 and 16 in a fast motion.
17. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to F,
forming a left L-stance toward F while executing a high side strike to F with a
right back fist.
18. Twist the right fist clockwise until the back fist faces downward, at the
same time forming a right walking stance toward F, slipping the right foot to F.
19. Execute a high punch to F with the left fist while maintaining a right
walking stance toward F. Perform 18 and 19 in a fast motion.
20. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C
forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a high block to C with a
left double forearm.
21. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while forming a right
L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot.
22. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
23. Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while
executing a high block to C with the right double forearm.
24. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while forming a left
L-stance toward C, pulling the right foot.
25. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the left foot.
26. Lower the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while
executing amiddle guarding block to C with the forearm.
27. Execute a pressing block with the right palm while forming a left low
stance toward C, slipping the left foot to C. Perform in slow motion.
28. Move the right foot to C forming a left L-stance toward C while executing
a middle guarding block to C with the forearm.
29. Execute a pressing block with the left palm while forming a right low
stance toward C, slipping the right foot to C. Perform in a slow motion.
30. Bring the left foot to the right foot forming a closed stance toward A
while executing an angle punch with the right fist. Perform in slow motion.
31. Move the right foot to A forming a right fixed stance toward A while
executing a U-shape block to A.
32. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to B
forming a left fixed stance toward B, at the same time executing a U-shape block
to B.
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.
3rd Gup High Blue - Toi-Gye Form
TOI-GYE
TOI-GYE is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century),
an authority on neo Confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his
birthplace on 37 latitude, the diagram represents " scholar".
1. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing
a middle block to B with the left inner forearm.
2. Execute a low thrust to B with the right upset finger tip while forming a
left walking stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B.
3. Bring the left foot to the right foot to form a closed stance toward D
while executing a side back strike to C with the right back fist, extending the
left arm to the side downward. Perform in slow motion.
4. Move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A while executing
a middle block to A with the right inner forearm.
5. Execute a low thrust to A with the left upset finger tip while forming a
right walking stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A.
6. Bring the right foot to the left foot to form a closed stance toward D
while executing a side back strike to C with the left back fist, extending the
right arm to the side downward. Perform in slow motion.
7. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while
executing a pressing block with an X-fist.
8. Execute a high vertical punch to D with a twin fist while maintaining a
left walking stance toward D. Perform 7 and 8 in a continuous motion.
9. Execute a middle front snap kick to D with the right foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 8.
10. Lower the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
11. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a right
walking stance toward D.
12. Bring the left foot to the right foot forming a closed stance toward F
while executing a twin side elbow thrust. Perform in slow motion.
13. Move the right foot to F in a stamping motion forming a sitting stance
toward C while executing a W-shape block to C with the right outer forearm.
14. Move the left foot to F in a stamping motion turning clockwise to form a
sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the left outer
forearm.
15. Move the left foot to E in a stamping motion turning clockwise to form a
sitting stance toward C while executing a W-shape block to C with the left outer
forearm.
16. Move the right foot to E in a stamping motion turning counter clockwise
to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the
right outer forearm.
17. Move the left foot to E in a stamping motion turning clockwise to form a
sitting stance toward C while executing a W-shape block to C with the left outer
forearm.
18. Move the left foot to F in a stamping motion turning clockwise to form a
sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the left outer
forearm.
19. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to D
forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a low pushing block to D with
the left double forearm.
20. Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent's head while forming
a left walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot to D.
21. Execute an upward kick with the right knee while pulling both hands
downward.
22. Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C
forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C
with a knife-hand.
23. Execute a low side front snap kick to C with the left foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 22.
24. Lower the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while
executing a high thrust to C with the left flat finger tip.
25. Move the right foot to C forming a left L-stance toward C while executing
a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand.
26. Execute a low side front snap kick to C with the right foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 25.
27. Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while
executing a high thrust to C with the right flat finger tip.
28. Move the right foot to D forming a right L-stance toward C while
executing a side back strike to D with the right back fist and a low block to C
with the left forearm.
29. Jump to C forming a right X-stance toward A while executing a pressing
block with an X-fist.
30. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while
executing a high block to C with the right double forearm.
31. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing
a low guarding block to B with a knife-hand.
32. Execute a circular block to BD with the right inner forearm while forming
a left walking stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B.
33. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A
forming a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a low guarding
block to A with a knife-hand.
34. Execute a circular block to AD with the left inner forearm while forming
a right walking stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A.
35. Execute a circular block to CE with the right inner forearm while forming
a left walking stance toward CE.
36. Execute a circular block to AD with the left inner forearm while forming
a right walking stance toward A.
37. Move the right foot on line AB to form a sitting stance toward D while
executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
HWA-RANG
HWA-RANG is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group, which originated in
the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th
Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity.
1. Move the left foot to B to forma sitting stance toward D while executing a
middle pushing block to D with the left palm.
2. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a
sitting stance toward D.
3. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting
stance toward D.
4. Execute a twin forearm block while forming a left L-stance toward A,
pivoting with the let foot.
5. Execute an upward punch with the left fist while pulling the right side
fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance toward A.
6. Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while forming a right
fixed stance toward A in a sliding motion.
7. Execute a downward strike with the right knife-hand while forming a left
vertical stance toward A, pulling the right foot.
8. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while
executing a middle punch to A with the left fist.
9. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while
executing a low block to D with the left forearm.
10. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
11. Pull the left foot toward the right foot while bringing the left palm to
the right forefist, at the same time bending the right elbow about 45 degrees
outward.
12. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the right foot while
pulling both hands in the opposite direction and then lower it to D forming a
left L-stance toward D, at the same time executing a middle outward strike to D
with the right knife-hand.
13. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while
executing a middle punch to D with the left fist.
14. Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D at the
same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
15. Move the left foot to E turning counter clockwise to form a right
L-stance toward E while executing a middle guarding block to E with a
knife-hand.
16. Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while
executing a middle thrust to E with the right straight finger tip.
17. Move the right foot on line EF forming a right L-stance toward F while
executing a middle guarding block to F with a knife-hand.
18. Execute a high turning kick to DF with the right foot and then lower it
to F.
19. Execute a high turning kick to CF with the left foot and then lower it to
F forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F
with a knife-hand. Perform 18 and 19 in a fast motion.
20. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while
executing a low block to C with the left forearm.
21. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while forming a right
L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot.
22. Move the right foot to C forming a left L-stance toward C while executing
a middle punch to C with the left fist.
23. Move the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while executing
a middle punch to C with the right fist.
24. Execute a pressing block with an X-fist while forming a left walking
stance toward C, slipping the left foot to C.
25. Move the right foot to C in a sliding motion forming a right L-stance
toward D while thrusting to C with the right side elbow.
26. Bring the left foot to the right foot, turning counter clockwise to form
a closed stance toward B while executing a side front block with the right inner
forearm while extending the left forearm to the side downward.
27. Execute a side front block with the left inner forearm, extending the
right forearm to the side downward while maintaining a closed stance toward B.
28. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B at the same
time executing a middle guarding block to B with a knife-hand.
29. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A
forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A
with a knife-hand.
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.
1st Gup High Red - Choong-Moo Form
CHOONG-MOO
CHOONG-MOO was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the
Lee Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Kobukson)
in 1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The
reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his
regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality
checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king.
1. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B while executing
a twin knife-hand block.
2. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while
executing a high front strike to B with the right knife-hand and bring the left
back hand in front of the forehead.
3. Move the right foot to A turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward
A while executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand.
4. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while
executing a high thrust to A with the left flat finger tip.
5. Move the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing
a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
6. Turn the face to C forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.
7. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
8. Lower the right foot to C forming a right L-stance toward D while
executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
9. Execute a flying side piercing kick to D with the right foot soon after
moving it to D and then land to D forming a left L-stance toward D while
executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
10. Move the left foot to E turning counter clockwise to form a right
L-stance toward E at the same time executing a low block to E with the left
forearm.
11. Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent's head while forming
a left walking stance toward E, slipping the left foot.
12. Execute an upward kick to E with the right knee pulling both hands
downward.
13. Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to F
forming a left walking stance toward F while executing a high front strike to F
with the right reverse knife-hand, bringing the left back hand under the right
elbow joint.
14. Execute a high turning kick to DF with the right foot and then lower it
to the left foot.
15. Execute a middle back piercing kick to F with the left foot. Perform 14
and 15 in a fast motion.
16. Lower the left foot to F forming a left L-stance toward E while executing
a middle guarding block to E with the forearm.
17. Execute a middle turning kick to DE with the left foot.
18. Lower the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to C
forming a right fixed stance toward C while executing a U-shape block toward C.
19. Jump and spin around counter clockwise, landing on the same spot to form
a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a
knife-hand.
20. Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C at the
same time executing a low thrust to C with the right upset fingertip.
21. Execute a side back strike to D with the right back fist and a low block
to C with the left forearm while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the
left foot.
22. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while
executing a middle thrust to C with the right straight finger tip.
23. Move the left foot to B turning counter clockwise to form a left walking
stance toward B while executing a high block to B with the left double forearm.
24. Move the right foot to B forming a sitting stance toward C while
executing a middle front block to C with the right forearm and then a high side
strike to B with the right back fist.
25. Execute a middle side piercing kick to A with the right foot turning
counter clockwise and then lower it to A.
26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to A with the left foot turning
clockwise.
27. Lower the left foot to A and then execute a checking block to B with an
X-knife-hand while forming a left L-stance toward B pivoting with the left foot.
28. Move the left foot to B forming a left walking stance toward B while
executing an upward block to B with a twin palm.
29. Move the left foot on line AB and then execute a rising block with the
right forearm while forming a right walking stance toward A.
30. Execute a middle punch to A with the left fist while maintaining a right
walking stance toward A.
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.
KWANG-GAE
KWANG-GAE is named after the famous Kwang-Gae-Toh-Wang, the 19th King of the Koguryo Dynasty, who regained all the lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria. The diagram represents the expansion and recovery of lost territory. The 39 movements refer to the first two figures of 391 A. D., the year he came to the throne.
1. Bring the left foot to the right foot, forming a close ready stance B
toward D, bringing both hands in a circular motion.
2. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while
executing an upset punch to D with the right fist. Perform in slow motion.
3. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing an upset punch to D with the left fist. Perform in slow motion.
4. Move the left foot to the side front of the right foot, and then move the
right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D, at the same time
executing a high hooking block to D with the right palm. Perform in a double
stepping motion.
5. Move the right foot to C in a sliding motion to form a right L-stance
toward D, at the same time executing a low guarding block to D with a
knife-hand.
6. Move the right foot to the side of the left foot and then move the left
foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a high hooking
block to D with the left palm. Perform in a double stepping motion.
7. Move the left foot to C in a sliding motion forming a left L-stance toward
D while executing a low guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
8. Move the left foot to D, forming a right rear foot stance toward D while
executing a high guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
9. Move the right foot to D, forming a left rear foot stance toward D while
executing a high guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
10. Move the left foot to the side front of the right foot and then turn
counter-clockwise, pivoting with the left foot, to form a left walking stance
toward C while executing an upward block to C with the right palm. Perform in a
slow motion.
11. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while
executing an upward block to C with the left palm. Perform in a slow motion.
12. Execute a low front block with the right knife-hand in a circular motion,
hitting the left palm while bringing the left foot to the right foot to form a
close stance toward C.
13. Execute a pressing kick to E with the left foot, keeping the position of
the hands as they were in 12.
14. Execute a middle side piercing kick to E with the left foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 13. Perform 13 and 14 in a consecutive
kick.
15. Lower the left foot to E, forming a right L-stance toward E while
executing a high inward strike to E with the right knife-hand and bringing the
left side fist in front of the right shoulder.
16. Execute a downward strike to E with the left side fist while forming a
close stance toward C, pulling the left foot to the right foot.
17. Execute a pressing kick to F with the right foot, keeping the position of
the hands as they were in 16.
18. Execute a middle side piercing kick to F with the right foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 17. Perform 17 and 18 in a consecutive
kick.
19. Lower the right foot to F, forming a left L-stance toward F while
executing a high inward strike to F with the knife-hand and bringing the right
side fist in front of the left shoulder.
20. Execute a downward strike to F with the right side fist while forming a
close stance toward C, pulling the right foot to the left foot.
21. Move the left foot to C, forming a left low stance toward C while
executing a pressing block with the right palm. Perform in slow motion.
22. Move the right foot to C, forming a right low stance toward C while
executing a pressing block with the left palm. Perform in a slow motion.
23. Move the right foot to D in a stamping motion to form a sitting stance
toward F while executing a high side strike to D with the right back fist.
24. Execute a middle block to D with the right double forearm while forming a
right walking stance toward D, pivoting with the left foot.
25. Execute a low block to D with the left forearm while shifting to C,
maintaining a right walking stance toward D, keeping the position of the right
hand as it was in 24.
26. Execute a high thrust to D with the right flat fingertip while forming a
right low stance toward D, slipping the right foot to D. Perform in slow motion.
27. Move the left foot on lone CD in a stamping motion to form a sitting
stance toward F while executing a high side strike to C with the left back fist.
28. Execute a middle block to C with the left double forearm while forming a
left walking stance toward C, pivoting with the left foot.
29. Execute a low reverse block to C with the right forearm while shifting to
D, maintaining a left walking stance toward C, keeping the position of the left
hand as it was in 28.
30. Execute a high thrust to C with the left flat fingertip while forming a
left low stance toward C, slipping the left foot to C.
31. Move the right foot to C in a stamping motion, forming a right walking
stance toward C while executing a high vertical punch to C with a twin fist.
32. Move the left foot to A in a stamping motion, forming a left walking
stance toward A while executing an upset punch to A with a twin fist.
33. Execute a middle front snap kick to A with the right foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 32.
34. Lower the right foot, and then move the left foot to A to form a left
L-stance toward B while executing a middle guarding block to B with a
knife-hand.
35. Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward B while
executing a high punch to B with the left fist.
36. Move the right foot to B in stamping motion, forming a right walking
stance toward B while executing an upset punch to B with a twin fist.
37. Execute a middle front snap kick to B with the left foot, keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 36.
38. Lower the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to B
to form a right L-stance toward A at the same time executing a middle guarding
block to A with a knife-hand.
39. Move the right foot to A, forming a right walking stance toward A while executing a high punch to A with the right fist.
PO-EUN
PO-EUN is the pseudonym of a loyal subject Chong Mong-Chu (1400) who
was a famous poet and whose poem "I would not serve a second master though I
might be crucified a hundred times" is known to every Korean. He was also a
pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram represents his unerring loyalty to
the king and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.
1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance toward B while executing
a middle guarding block to B with the forearm.
2. Pull the right foot to the left knee joint to form a left one-leg stance
toward D, at the same time lifting both fists while turning the face toward A.
3. Execute a pressing kick to A with the right foot keeping the position of
the hands as they were in 2.
4. Lower the right foot to A to form a sitting stance toward D while
executing a middle side strike to A with the right knife-hand.
5. Execute an angle punch with the left fist while maintaining a sitting
stance toward D.
6. Execute a pressing block with the left, fore fist while executing a side
front block with the right inner forearm, maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
7. Execute a pressing block with the right fore fist and a side front block
with the left inner forearm while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
8. Execute a middle wedging block with the inner forearm while maintaining a
sitting stance toward D.
9. Thrust to C with the right back elbow supporting the right fore fist with
the left palm keeping the face as it was in 8 while maintaining a sitting stance
towards D.
10. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist slipping the left palm up
to the right elbow joint while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
11. Thrust to C with the left back elbow supporting the left fore fist with
right palm, keeping the face as it was in 10 while maintaining a sitting stance
toward D.
12. Execute a right horizontal punch to A while maintaining a sitting stance
toward D. Perform 6 through 12 in a continuous motion.
13. Cross the left foot over the right foot forming a right X-stance toward D
while executing a low front block to D with the right outer forearm and bringing
the left finger belly on the right under forearm.
14. Move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A at the same
time executing a U-shape grasp to A.
15. Bring the left foot to the right foot forming a closed stance toward D
while executing a horizontal thrust with a twin elbow, turning the face toward
B. Perform in slow motion.
16. Move the left foot to B to form a sitting stance toward D while executing
a side back strike to C with the right back fist and extending the left arm to
the side downward.
17. Cross the right foot over the left foot forming a left X-stance toward D
while executing a low front block with the left outer forearm and bringing the
right finger belly to the left side fist.
18. Move the left foot to B to form a sitting stance toward D while executing
a low guarding block to B with a reverse knife-hand.
19. Execute a forearm middle guarding block to A while forming a left
L-stance toward A pivoting with left foot.
20. Pull the left foot to the right knee joint to form a right one-leg stance
toward D, at the same time lifting both fists while turning the face toward B.
21. Execute a pressing kick to B with the left foot keeping the position of
the hands as they were in 20.
22. Lower the left foot to B to form a sitting stance toward D while
executing a middle side strike to B with the left knife-hand.
23. Execute an angle punch with the right fist while maintaining a sitting
stance toward D.
24. Execute a pressing block with the right, fore fist while executing a side
front block with the left inner forearm, maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
25. Execute a pressing block with the left fore fist and a side front block
with the right inner forearm while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
26. Execute a middle wedging block with the inner forearm while maintaining a
sitting stance toward D.
27. Thrust to C with the left back elbow supporting the left fore fist with
the right palm keeping the face as it was in 26 while maintaining a sitting
stance towards D.
28. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist slipping the right palm up
to the left elbow joint while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
29. Thrust to C with the right back elbow supporting the right fore fist with
left palm, keeping the face as it was in 28 while maintaining a sitting stance
toward D.
30. Execute a left horizontal punch to B while maintaining a sitting stance
toward D. Perform 24 through 30 in a continuous motion.
31. Cross the right foot over the left foot forming a left X-stance toward D
while executing a low front block to D with the left outer forearm and bringing
the right finger belly on the left under forearm.
32. Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B at the same
time executing a U-shape grasp to B.
33. Bring the right foot to the left foot forming a closed stance toward D
while executing a horizontal thrust with a twin elbow, turning the face toward
A. Perform in slow motion.
34. Move the right foot to A to form a sitting stance toward D while
executing a side back strike to C with the left back fist and extending the
right arm to the side downward.
35. Cross the left foot over the right foot forming a right X-stance toward D
while executing a low front block with the right outer forearm and bringing the
left finger belly to the right side fist.
36. Move the right foot to A to form a sitting stance toward D while
executing a low guarding block to A with a reverse knife-hand.
END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.
1st Degree Black Belt - Ge-Baek Form
GE-BAEK
GE-BAEK is named after Ge-Baek, a great general in the Baek Je Dynasty
(660 AD). The diagram represents his severe and strict military discipline.
1. Move the right foot to C forming a right L-stance toward D while executing
a checking block D with an X-knife-hand.
2. Execute a low twisting kick to D with the right foot keeping the position
of the hands as they were in 1.
3. Lower the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while
executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
4. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a right
walking stance toward D. Perform 3 and 4 in a fast motion.
5. Move the right foot to C forming a left walking stance toward D while
executing a rising block with the left forearm.
6. Execute a low block to D with the left forearm while maintaining a left
walking stance toward D. Perform 5 and 6 in a continuous motion.
7. Execute a high block to AD with a double arc hand while looking through it
maintaining a left walking stance toward D.
8. Turn the face toward D while forming a right bending ready stance A toward
D.
9. Lower the left foot to AD to form a sitting stance toward AC while
executing a scooping block to AC with the left palm.
10. Execute a middle punch to AC with the right fist while maintaining a
sitting stance toward AC. Perform 9 and 10 in a connecting motion.
11. Execute a front strike to AC with the left back fist while maintaining a
sitting stance toward AC.
12. Move the right foot on line AB and then move the left foot to C forming a
right L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a
knife-hand.
13. Execute a low side front snap kick to C with the left foot keeping the
position of the hands as they were in 12.
14. Lower the left foot to C forming a left low stance toward C while
executing a high thrust to C with the left flat finger tip.
15. Execute a high thrust to C with the right flat finger tip while
maintaining a left low stance toward C.
16. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot while
pulling both hands in the opposite direction.
17. Lower the right foot to C forming a right L-stance toward D while
executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.
18. Move the right foot to D turning counter clockwise to form a right
L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with the forearm.
19. Move the left foot to D turning counter clockwise to form a right
L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a
knife-hand.
20. Move the left foot on line CD to form a sitting stance toward A while
executing a right 9-shape block.
21. Move the right foot to D, turning counter-clockwise to form a left
walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left
knife-hand.
22. Execute a middle turning kick to BC with the right foot and then lower it
to C.
23. Execute a flying side piercing kick to C with the right foot. Perform 22
and 23 in a fast motion.
24. Land to C to form a right walking stance toward C while executing a high
vertical punch to C with a twin fist.
25. Execute a high block to AC with a double arc-hand while looking through
it maintaining a right walking stance toward C.
26. Execute an upset punch to C with the left fist while maintaining a right
walking stance toward C.
27. Move the right foot on line CD, forming a left walking stance toward D
while striking the left palm with the right front elbow.
28. Jump to D, forming a right x-stance toward BD while executing a high
block to D with the right double forearm.
29. Move the left foot to BC to form a sitting stance toward BD, at the same
time executing a scooping block to BD with the right palm.
30. Execute a middle punch to BD with the left fist while maintaining a
sitting stance toward BD. Perform 29 and 30 in a connecting motion.
31. Execute a front strike to BD with the right back fist while maintaining a
sitting stance toward BD.
32. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C, at the
same time executing a high front strike to C with the right reverse knife-hand.
33. Move the left foot to A about half a shoulder width while executing a
middle turning kick to C with the right foot.
34. Lower the right foot to C, and then turn counter-clockwise to form a left
walking stance toward D, pivoting with the right foot while executing a high
vertical punch to D with a twin fist.
35. Execute a middle punch to D with the right middle knuckle fist, bringing
the left side first in front of the right shoulder while forming a right
L-stance toward D pulling the left foot.
36. Move the right foot to D to form a sitting stance toward B, at the same
time executing left 9-shape block.
37. Execute a low guarding block to C with a reverse knife-hand while
maintaining a sitting stance toward B.
38. Execute a low guarding block to D with a knife-hand while maintaining a
sitting stance toward B. Perform 37 and 38 in a continuous motion.
39. Move the left foot to D in a stamping motion to form a sitting stance
toward A while executing a W-shape block with the outer forearm.
40. Move the left foot to C in a stamping motion to form a sitting stance
toward B while executing a W-shape block with the outer forearm.
41. Move the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while
executing a rising block with the right forearm.
42. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while maintaining a right
walking stance toward C.
43. Move the right foot on line CD forming a left walking stance toward D
while executing a rising block with the left forearm.
44. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a left
walking stance toward D.
END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.