Terminology Applicable to 1st Kup
Patterns:
Choong-Moo (30 movements): Was the name given to the
great Admiral Yi-Soon-Sin of the Yi 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 symbolise his regrettable death, having no chance to
show his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his
loyalty to the king.
| Attacking Movements: |
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| Dwitcha Jirugi |
Back Piercing kick |
| Nopunde Sonkal Ap Taerigi |
High knifehand front strike |
| Twimyo Yopcha Jirugi |
Flying side piercing kick |
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| Defensive Movements: |
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| Doo Son Badak Ollyo Makgi |
Twin palm upward block |
| Kyocha Sonkal Momchau Makgi |
X-knifehand checking block |
General Information:
There are 24 patterns in Taekwon-Do. The reason for this is as follows:
“Here I leave Taekwon-Do for mankind as a trace of man of the late 20th century.
The 24 patterns represent 24 hours, one day, or all my life.” - General Choi
Hong Hi (IX)
Black belt - is the opposite of white, therefore signifying
the wearer’s maturity & proficiency in Taekwon-Do. It also indicates the
wearer’s imperviousness to darkness & fear.
