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Pattern
Meanings (white to 1st degree recommended black belt)
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Name
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Meaning
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# of Moves
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Foot Return
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Chon Ji
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Chon Ji means literally
"the Heaven the Earth". It is in the Orient known 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.
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19
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L
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Dan Gun
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Dan Gun is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary
founder of Korea
in the year 2333 B.C.
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21
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L
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Do San
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Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent
his entire life which is devoted to furthering the education of Korea
and its independence movement.
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24
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R
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Won Hyo
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Won Hyo was the noted monk who
introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the
year 686 A.D.
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28
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R
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Yul Gok
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Yul Gok
is the pseudonym of the great philosopher and scholar Yi-I (1536-1584),
nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea". The 38 movements of this
pattern refer to his birthplace on the 38th degree latitude and the diagram
(+) represents scholar.
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38
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L
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Joong Gun
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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 pattern to represent Mr. Ahn's age when
he was executed in the Lui-Shung prison (1910).
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32
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L
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Toi Gye
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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 the 37th degree latitude, the diagram (+) represents
"scholar".
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37
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R
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Hwa Rang
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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 Taekwondo developed
into maturity.
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29
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R
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Choong Moo
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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. The
reason this pattern ends in 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.
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30
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L
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Kwang Gae
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Kwang Gae
is named after the famous Gwang-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 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.
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39
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L
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Discipline
Pattern Meanings
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Name
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Meaning
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# of Moves
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Foot Return
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Song Song
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Song Song means
"Imagination". In the initial stage of philosophical development,
students must use their imaginations to set goals beyond their current
limitations and, from this, visualize their achievements in advance. This,
in turn, strengthens their belief system to the point that specific goals
are possible and obtainable.
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30
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R
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Yong Gom
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Yong Gom means
"Inspiration". With goals firmly in mind, the students must also
learn to self-inspire themselves into action, as they develop a sense of self-worth.
Without this, they may never strive for success as they may feel that they
do not deserve the rewards that accompany achievement.
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40
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L
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Hyun Sil
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Hyun Sil means
"Actualization". Actualization is to take the first step and
enter into the process of the work and reward system. The development of
strong work ethic is the most important element in this philosophy. Even
the most average of people can achieve excellence with a positive work
habit.
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50
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L
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Sil Hyun
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Sil Hyun means "Realization".
Realization refers to the attainment of one's goals. Upon reaching these
achievements, new privileges are merited as new goals are recognized. This
process perpetuates itself as the previous results offer new challenges and
new responsibilities. This positive growth cycle improves not only oneself,
but also the immediate world around you. This process of "constant and
never ending improvement"" is the ultimate purpose of Choong Sil Kwon.
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60
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R
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