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Essential
Information about Patterns
The
following points should be considered while performing patterns:
1. Pattern should begin and end at exactly the same spot. This will
indicate the performer's accuracy.
2. Correct posture and facing must be maintained at all times.
3. Muscles of the body should be either tensed or relaxed at the
proper critical moments in the exercise.
4. The exercise should be performed in a rhythmic movement with an
absence of stiffness.
5. Movement should be accelerated or decelerated according to the
instructions in this book.
6. Each pattern should be perfected before moving to the next .
7. Students should know the purpose of each movement.
8. Students should perform each movement with realism.
9. Attack and defence techniques should be equally distributed among
right and left hands and feet.
All patterns listed are performed under the assumption the student
is facing "D" (see pattern diagrams). There are a total of
twenty-four patterns in Taekwon-Do. The name of the pattern, the
number of movements, and the diagrammatic symbol of each pattern
symbolize either heroic figures in Korean history or instances
relating to historical events. The interpretation of each pattern
will be found on its specific page.
Since each Pattern has a close relationship with the fundamental
exercise, students should practice the patterns according to the
following graduation to attain the maximum results with the least
effort.
| CHON-JI |
|
9th
gup white/yellow stripe |
|
CHOONG-JANG |
|
2nd
degree black |
| DAN-GUN |
|
8th
gup yellow |
|
JUCHE |
|
2nd
degree black |
| DO-SAN |
|
7th
gup yellow/green stripe |
|
SAM-IL |
|
3rd
degree black |
| WON-HYO |
|
6th
gup green |
|
YOO-SIN |
|
3rd
degree black |
| YUL-GOK |
|
5th
gup green/blue stripe |
|
CHOI-YONG |
|
3rd
degree black |
| JOONG-GUN |
|
4th
gup blue |
|
YONG-GAE |
|
4th
degree black |
| TOI-GYE |
|
3rd
gup blue/red stripe |
|
UL-JI |
|
4th
degree black |
| HWA-RANG |
|
2nd
gup red |
|
MOON-MOO |
|
4th
degree black |
| CHOONG-MOO |
|
1st
gup red/black stripe |
|
SO-SAN |
|
5th
degree black |
| KWANG-GAE |
|
1st
degree black |
|
SE-JONG |
|
5th
degree black |
| PO-EUN |
|
1st
degree black |
|
TONG-IL |
|
6th
degree black |
| GE-BAEK |
|
1st
degree black |
|
SAJU
JIRUGI |
|
four
direction punch |
| EUI-AM |
|
2nd
degree black |
|
SAJU
MAKGI |
|
four
direction block |
Reproduced,
with permission from "Taekwon-Do (The Korean Art of Self
Defense)" also known as "The Condensed Encyclopedia."
Fifth Edition 1999, All rights reserved
Copyright 1988, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1999 General Choi, Hong Hi.
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.
CHON-JI
Movements - 19
Ready Posture - PARALLEL READY STANCE
The
illustrations for this pattern assume that the student is standing
on line AB and facing D.
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
is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in
the year of 2,333 B.C.
DAN-GUN
Movements - 21
Ready Posture - PARALLEL READY STANCE
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
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.
DO-SAN
Movements - 24
Ready Posture - PARALLEL READY STANCE
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
was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in
the year of 686 A.D.
WON-HYO
Movements - 28
Ready Posture - CLOSED READY STANCE A
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 footand 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
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".
YUL-GOK
Movements - 38
Ready Posture - PARALLEL READY STANCE
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
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).
JOONG-GUN
Movements - 32
Ready Posture - CLOSED READY STANCE B
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.
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".
TOI-GYE
Movements - 37
Ready Posture - CLOSED READY STANCE B
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.
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SIGNIFICANCE
OF BELT COLOURS
There
are six belts: white, yellow, green, blue, red and black. White is
given to beginners and black is given to students who have
progressed through the grades and have a solid foundation for
learning the techniques of Taekwon-Do.
The
definition of the belts are as follows :
White Belt
Signifies
innocence, as that of the beginning student who has no previous
knowledge of Taekwon-Do.
Yellow
Belt
Signifies
the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the
foundation of Taekwon-Do is being laid.
Green
Belt
Signifies
the plant's growth as Taekwon-Do skills begin to develop.
Blue
Belt
Signifies
the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as
training in Taekwon-Do progresses.
Red
Belt
Signifies
Danger, cautioning the the student to exercise control and warning
the opponent to stay away.
Black
Belt
Opposite
of white, therefore signifying the maturity and proficiency in
Taekwon-Do, also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness
and fear.
Students
must grade through the following belts in the following order:
white belt given to the beginner (10th gup)
white belt yellow tags (9th gup)
yellow belt (8th gup)
yellow belt green tags (7th gup)
green belt (6th gup)
green belt blue tags (5th gup)
blue belt (4th gup))
blue belt red tags (3rd gup)
red belt (2nd gup)
red belt black tags (1st gup)
through to Black Belt (1st dan/degree).
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TRAINING
SECRETS OF TAEKWON-DO
An
old proverb says that even heaven cannot make a diligent worker
poor. However, in Taekwon-Do, diligence or intensive training alone
does not produce quality techniques. On the contrary, instructions
from a false or unqualified instructor would be worse than not being
taught at all because unscientific movements not only reduce the
power but require a tremendous amount of time to correct. On the
other hand, under the proper guidance of a competent instructor, a
student who trains earnestly with dedication will learn the true
techniques of Taekwon-Do in a comparatively short period of time
with less effort.
Students should keep in mind the following secrets:
1) To study the theory of power thoroughly.
2) To understand the purpose and method of each movement clearly.
3) To bring the action of eyes, hands, feet and breath into one
single coordinated action.
4) To choose the appropriate attacking tool for each vital spot.
5) To become familiar with the correct angle and distance for attack
and defence.
6) Keep both the arms and legs bent slightly while movement is in
motion.
7) All movements must begin with a backward motion with very few
exceptions. However, once the movement is in motion it should not be
stopped before reaching the target.
8) To create a sine wave during the movement by utilizing the knee
spring properly.
9. To exhale briefly at the moment of each blow excepting a
connecting motion.
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Healthy
Habits for Increasing Flexibility
-
Warm
up before stretching. Take a short jog, run, or brisk walk to
get your circulation pumping.
-
Wear
warm clothes. It is better to get too hot as you stretch than
to get too cold. Heat helps your muscle fiber perform its
necessary chemical reactions more efficiently.
-
Stretch
your body in proper order. That is, don’t stretch your
hamstrings and then jump up to stretch your shoulders. Here is
a great order to take: Hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, back,
hips, quads, hamstrings, hips, knees, calves, and then ankles.
Basically, just start at the top and work your way down, or
vice-versa.
-
If
you are really tight, get a partner to help you stretch.
-
When
you stretch, hold the same position and pressure for at least
twenty seconds.
-
Do
not “bounce” as you stretch. This will create small tears
in your muscle fiber.
-
Be
careful not to “overstretch”. This can result in the major
pulling or tearing of a muscle, ligament or the hyperextension
of a joint.
-
Keep
proper posture while stretching (i.e.: keep your back and
shoulders straight – don’t hunch over).
-
When
finished with a workout, take a cool-down stretch. You will be
tempted to overstretch, so be careful. You really just want a
light to moderate stretch at this time.
-
You
don’t want your muscles to cool off too quickly after a
heavy stretching session. So, when you are finished with a
heavy stretching session be sure to work out afterwards, and
then cool down with light stretching after that.
-
Spend
at least 5 minutes per light stretching session, and 30
minutes per heavy stretching session (not including warm-up
time. (Strategy: Have several light stretching sessions and
only one heavy stretching session per day.)
-
Discipline
yourself to a stretching schedule, and STICK TO IT.
-
Stretch
often. Here are some great times to do some light stretching:
-
First
thing in the morning
-
While
reading a book, newspaper, or magazine
-
While
watching TV
-
While
taking a few minutes to relax during the day
-
After
sitting or standing for a long period of time
-
After
a workout
-
Before
going to bed
-
Be
patient. Relax. Breathe. Enjoy the moment. Close your eyes and
envision yourself achieving your goal. Most importantly,
realize that you are getting closer and closer to you goal
with each stretching session. You are on your way to success!
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