​PATTERNS
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The 24 patterns represent 24 hours, one day or of my life.
Patterns begin and end on the same spot indicating the perionners accmacy
The name of the pattern, the number of movements and the diagrammatic symbol of
each pattern symbolizes either heroic figures in Korean history or instances relating to
historical events.
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CHON -.II 19 moves
Means literally the heaven the earth. In the orient it is interpreted as the creation of the
world or the beginning of human history, therefore it is the initial pattern played by
the beginner. It has 2 similar parts 1 to represent the heaven the other the earth.
DAN - GUN 21moves
Named after the holy Dan - Gun legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC.
DO - SAN 24 moves
The pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang - Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements
represent his entire life, which he dedicated to furthering the education of Korea and
its independence movement
WON - HYO 28moves
Was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in 686 AD.
YUL - GOK 38 moves
Is the pseudonym of th~gr~~tphilosophefandscholarYi I f1536 -1584) nicknamed
theTonfucius of Korea The 38 moves represent his birthplace on the 38th degree
latitude and the diagram (+) represents scholar.
JOONG - GUN 32 moves
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 a leading role in
the Korea Japan merger.32 movement signify Mr. Ahn's age when executed in Lui-
Shung prison in 1910.
TOI-GYE 37 moves
The pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (l6th century), an authority on neo-
Confucianism. The 37 moves represent his birthplace on the 37th degree latitude and
the diagram (+) represents scholar.
HWA - RANG 29 moves
Named after the Hwa - Rang youth group which originated in the early 7th century.
The 29 moves refer to the 29tli Infantry Division where TKD developed into maturity.
CHOONG - MOO 30 moves
Was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon - Sin of the Lee Dynasty. He was
reputed to have invented the first annoured battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is
said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The pattern ends in a left hand
attack to symbolize his regrettable death ,having no chance to show his unrestrained
potentiality checked by the force reservation of his loyalty to the .king
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Kwang-Gae – Kwang-Gae is named after Kwang-Gae Toh-Wang (also known as Gwanggaeto), a famous king from the Goguryeo Dynasty. Kwang-Gae Toh-Wang conquered much of northern Asia in the late third and early fourth century.
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Po Eun – Po Eun is named after the pseudonym for a famous neo-Confucius scholar, Jeong Mongju, who lived in the Goryeo Dynasty.
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Gae-Baek – Gae-Baek is named after Gae-Baek, a famous general from the Baek Je Dynasty (660 AD).
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Eui-Am – Eui-Am is named after the pseudonym of Son Byong Hi, leader of the Korean independence movement in 1919.
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Choong-Jang – Choong-Jang is named after the pseudonym given to General Kim Duk Ryang who lived during the 14th century Lee dynasty.
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Juche – Juche is the idea that man is the master of his own destiny. This idea is associated with the Korea’s Baekdu mountain which in turn symbolizes the spirit of the Korean people.
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Sam-Il – Sam-Il signifies the date of the independence movement of Korea (against Japan) which began on March 1, 1919.
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Yoo-Sin – Yoo-Sin is named after General Kim Yoo Sin, a commanding general during the Silla Dynasty.
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Choi-Yong – Choi-Yong is named after General Choi Yong. He was the premier and commander in chief of the armed forces during the 14th century Koryo dynasty.
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Yong-Gae – Yong-Ge is named after Yon Gae Somoon, a famous general during the Koguryo dynasty.
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Ul-Ji – Ul-Ji is named after Ul-Ji Moon Dok, a famous general from the 6th century. Ul-Ji Moon Dok successfully defended Korea against a Tang (Chinese) invasion force of nearly one million soldiers by employing hit and run guerrilla tactics.
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Moon-Moo – Moon-Moo is named after Moon-Moo who was the 30th king of the Silla dynasty.
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So-San – So-San is named after the pseudonym for Choi Hyong Ung, who was a monk during the Lee dynasty. Choi Hyong Ung is famous for leading monks against Japanese pirates in the late 1500s.
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Se-Jong – Se-Jong is named after the Korean king, Se-Jong. This famous king invented the Korean alphabet in 1443.
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Tong-Il – Tong-Il means unification. This pattern symbolizes the hope for an eventual reunification of Korea (which was divided into North and South Korea in 1945).