by Malcolm Jones | Nov 2, 2008 | Patterns
29 Moves Click here to see the pattern performed Hwa rang is named after the Hwa rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 moves refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity. This pattern...
by Malcolm Jones | Nov 2, 2008 | Patterns
44 Moves Click here to see the pattern performed Ge Baek is named after Ge Baek a great General in the Baek Je Dynasty ( 660 A.D. ) The diagram represents his severe and strict military discipline. This pattern is practised by the 1st Degree black belt English Korean...
by Malcolm Jones | Nov 2, 2008 | Patterns
45 Moves Click here to see the pattern performed Eui am is the pseudonym of Song Byong Hi, leader of the Korean independence movement on March 1st 1919. The 45 moves of this pattern refer to his age when he changed the name of Dong Hak ( Oriental culture ) to Chondo...
by Malcolm Jones | Nov 2, 2008 | Patterns
24 Moves Click here to see the pattern performed Do San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang ho ( 1876 – 1938 ) The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and it’s independence movement. This...
by Malcolm Jones | Nov 2, 2008 | Patterns
21 Moves Click here to see the pattern performed Dan Gun is named after the holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2.333 B.C. This pattern is practised by the 8th Kup yellow belt English Korean Start position – Parallel ready stance towards D...
by Malcolm Jones | Nov 2, 2008 | Patterns
30 Moves Click here to see the pattern performed 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 armoured battleship ( Kobukson ) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day...