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Pattern Choong Moo (30 moves) Pattern Meaning Choong Moo was the name given to the Yi Dynasty Admiral, Yi Sun-Sin, in 1592 AD. He was reported to have invented the worlds first armoured battleship (Kobukson), which is said to be the precursor of today’s submarine. The reason the pattern ends in a left hand attack […]
Pattern Hwa Rang (29 Moves) Pattern Meaning Hwa Rang is the name given to an army of young warriors from the Silla Dynasty of Korea. They were first mentioned in 600 A.D. and over the years they gradually become a significant force in the unification of Korea and it’s 3 kingdoms. Hwa Rang means “flowering […]
Pattern Toi Gye (37 moves) Pattern Meaning Toi Gye is the pen name of the 16th century scolar Yi Wang, who was regarded as an authority on neoconfusionism. The 37 movements represent his brithplace on the 37th degree latitude. The symbol for neo-confusionism is the calligrpahy for scolar. Red Belt Meaning Red belt signifies danger, […]
Pattern Joong Gun (32 moves) Pattern Meaning Joong Gun is named after the patriot An Joong Gun, who assasinated the first Japanese Governer General Of Korea, Hiro Bumi Ito. The 32 movements represent Mr An’s age when he was executed at Lui Shung prison, 1910. Blue Belt Meaning Blue belt signifies the heaven towards which […]
Pattern Yul Gok (38 moves) Pattern Meaning Yul Gok is the Pseudonym of the great 16th century philosopher and scolar Yi I (1536-1584), nicknamed the Confusious Of Korea. The 38 movements represent his birth place on the 38th degree line of latitude. Blue Belt Meaning Blue belt signifies the heaven towards which the plant matures […]
Pattern Won Hyo Pattern Meaning Won Hyo is the name of the Silla Dynasty monk who reputedly introduced Zen Buddhism to Korea in 686 AD. Green Belt Meaning Green belt signifies the plants growth as the Tae Kwo-Do skills begin to develop. When was the T.A.G.B formed? 21st August 1983 What is the target area […]
Pattern Do San (24 moves) Pattern Meaning Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Ch’ang Ho (1876 – 1938) who devoted his life to furthering the education of Korea and it’s independence movement. Green Belt Meaning Green belt signifies the plants growth as the Tae Kwon-Do Skills begin to develop. What is Korean […]
Pattern Dan Gun (21 moves) Pattern Meaning Dan Gun is named after the holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea, who established the country in 2333 BC. Yellow Belt Meaning Yellow belt signifies the earth, from which the plant sprouts and takes root, as the foundations of Tae Kwon-Do are laid. What is the […]
Pattern Chon Ji (19 moves) Yellow Belt Meaning Yellow belt signifies the earth from which the plant sprouts and takes root, as the foundations of Tae Kwon-Do are laid. What is a Pattern? A set of fundamental movements, mainly in defense and attack, set in a logical sequence against one or more imaginary opponents. What is […]
Pattern Saju Jirugi (No. 1) Saju Jirugi (No. 2) White Belt Meaning White belt signifies innoncence, having no previous knowledge of Tae Kwon-Do. What do the words Tae Kwon-Do Mean? Foot (Tae) Hand (Kwon) Art (Do) Where did Tae Kwon-Do originate? South Korea What is High Section? Nopunde What is Middle Section? Kaunde What is […]