TaeKwon-Do Patterns (Tul)
Chon-Ji Tul (19 movements) ::: Show
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Literally means heaven and 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.
Dan-Gun Tul (21 movements) ::: Show
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Dan Gun is named after the Holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in
the year 2333 B.C..
Do-San Tul (24 movements) ::: Show
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Do-San is a pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876 - 1938). The 24 movements
represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering education in Korea
and the Korean independence movement.
Won-Hyo Tul (28 movements) ::: Show
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Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in
the year 686 AD.
Yul-Gok Tul (38 movements) :::
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Yul-Gok is a pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536 - 1584)
nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea". The 38 movements of this pattern
refer to his birthplace on 38 degree latitude and the diagram of the pattern
represents scholar.
Joon-Gun Tul (32 movements) ::: Show
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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
patter to represent Mr Ahn's age when he was executed at Lui-Shung in 1910.
Toi-Gye Tul (37 movements) ::: Show
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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 degree latitude, the diagram represent "scholar".
Hwa-Rang Tul (29 movements) :::
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Hwa Rang is named after the Haw Rang youth group which originated in the Silla
Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th infantry
Division, where Taekwondo developed into maturity.
Choong-Moo Tul (30 movements) ::: Show
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Choong-Moo was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Yi Dynasty.
He was reputed to have invented the first armored battleship (Kobukson) in
1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. This
pattern ends with a left hand attack, to symbolize his regrettable death.
He was noted for his unrestrained loyalty to the King.
Kwang-Gae Tul (39 movements)
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 represent the expansion and recovery of lost
territory. The 39 movements refer to the first two figures of 391 AD, the
year he came to the throne.
Po-Eun Tul (36 movements)
Po-Eun is the pseudonym of a loyal subject Chong-Mong-Chu (1400) who was a
famous poet and who's poem "I would not serve a second master though
I might be crucified a hundred time" is know to every Korean. He was
also a pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram represent his unerring
loyalty to the king and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.
Ge-Baek Tul (44 Movements)
Ge-Baek is named after Ge-Baek, a great general in the Baek-Je Dynasty (660AD).
The diagram represents his severe and strict military discipline.
Eui-Am Tul (45 Movements)
Eui-Am is the pseudonym of Son Byong Hi, leader of the Korean independence
movement on March 1, 1919. The 45 movements refer to his age when he changed
his name of Dong Hak (oriental Culture) to Chondo Kyo (Heavenly Way Religion)
in 1905. The diagram represents his indomitable spirit, displayed while dedicating
himself to the prosperity of his nation.
Choong-Jang Tul (52 Movements)
Choong-Jang is the pseudonym given to General Kim Duk Ryang who lived during
the Yi Dynasty, 14th century. This pattern ends with a left hand attack to
symbolise the tragedy of his death at 27 in prison before he was able to reach
full maturity.
Juche Tul (45 Movements)
Juche is a philosophical idea that man is the master of everything and decides
everything, in other words, the idea that man is that master of the world
and his own destiny. It is said that this idea was rooted in Baekdu Mount
which symbolise the spirit of the Korean people. The diagram represents Baekdu
Mountain.
Sam Il Tul (33 Movements)
Sam Il denotes the historical date of the independence movement of Korea which
began throughout the country on march 1, 1919. The 33 movements in the pattern
stand for the 33 patriots who planned the movement.
Yoo-Sin Tul (68 Movements)
Yoo Sin is named after General Kin Yoo Sin, a commanding general during the
Silla Dynasty. The 68 movements refer to the last two figures of 668 AD the
year Korea was unified. The ready posture signifies a sword drawn to the right
rather than the left side, symbolizing Yoo sin's mistake of following his
king's orders to fight with foreign force against his own nation.
Choi Yong Tul (46 Movements)
Choi Yong is named after General Choi Yong, Premier and Commander-in Chief
of the armed forces during the 14th century Koryo Dynasty. Choi Yong was greatly
respected for his loyalty, patriotism, and humility. He was executed by subordinate
commanders headed by General Yi Sung Gae, who later became the first king
of the Yi Dynasty.
Yon Gae Tul (49 Movements)
Yon Gae is named after a famous general during the Koguryo Dynasty. Yon Gae
Somoon. The 49 movements refer to the last two figures of 649 AD the year
he forced the Tang Dynasty to quit Korea after destroying nearly 300,000 of
their troops at Ansi Sung.
UL-JI Tul (42 Movements)
UL-JI is named after general UL-JI Moon Dok who successfully defended Korea
against a Tang's invasion force of nearly one million soldiers led by Yang
Je in 612 AD, Ul-JI employing hit and run guerilla tactics was able to decimate
a large percentage of the force. The diagram represents his surname. The 42
movements represent the author's age when he designed the pattern.
Moon-Moo Tul (61 Movements)
Moon Moo honors the 30th king of the Silla Dynasty. His body was buried near
Dae Wang Am (Great King's Rock). According to his will, the body was placed
in the sea "Where my soul shall forever defend my land against the Japanese".
It is said that the Sok Gul Am (Stone Cave) was built to guard his tomb. The
Sok Gul Am is a find example of the culture of the Silla Dynasty. The 61 movements
in this pattern symbolize the last two figures of 6612 AS when Moon Moo came
to the throne.
So-San Tul (72 Movements)
So San is the pseudonym of the great monk Choi Hyong Ung (1520 - 1604) during
the Lae Dynasty. The 72 movements refer to his age when he organised a corps
of monk soldiers with the assistance of his pupil Sa Myung Dang. The monk
soldiers helped repulse the Japanese pirates who overran most of the Korean
peninsula in 1592.
Se Jong Tul (24 Movements)
Se-Jong is named after the greatest Korean King, Se-Jong, who invented the
Korean alphabets in 1443, and was also a noted meteorologist. The diagram
represents the king, while the 24 movements refer to the 24 letters of the
Korean alphabet.
Tong Il Tul
Tong Il denotes the resolution of the unification of Korea which has been
divided since 1945. The diagram symbolises the homogenous race