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Students......Theory
Interpretation Of
Patterns
The name of the pattern, the number of movements, and the diagrammatic
symbol of each pattern symbolise either heroic figures in Korean history or
instances relating to historical events.
Chon-Ji means literally “ the
Heaven the Earth”. It is, in the Orient, interpreted 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 Heaven and the other Earth. (19 movements)
Dan-Gun is named after the holy
Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2333 B.C. (21
movements)
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 its independence movement.
(24 movements)
Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced
Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 A.D. (28 movements)
Yul-Gok is the pseudonym of a 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 38olatitude
and diagram represents “scholar”. (38 movements)
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 at Lui-Shung prison (1910). (32
movements)
Toi-Gye is the pen name of the noted
scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo-Confucism.
The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on the 37o
latitude, the diagram represents “scholar”. (37 movements)
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 Taekwon-Do developed into maturity. (29 movements)
Choong-Moo was the name given to the great
Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Lee 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. (30 movements)
Kwang-Gae is named after the famous
Kwang-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 the 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.
(39 movements)
Po-Eun is the pseudonym of a loyal subject
Chong Mong- Chu (1400) who was a famous poet and whose poem “I would not
serve a second master though I might be crucified a hundred times “ is known
to every Korean. He was also a pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram
represents his unerring loyalty to the king and country towards the end of
the Koryo Dynasty. (36 movements)
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. (44 movements)
Eui-Am is the pseudonym of Son Byong Hi,
leader of the Korean independence movement on March 1, 1919. The 45
movements refer to his age when he changed the name of Dong Hak (Oriental
Culture) to Chondo Kyo (Heavenly Way Religion) in 1905. The diagram
represents his indomitable spirit, displayed while dedicating himself to the
prosperity of his nation. (45 movements)
Choong-Jang is the pseudonym given to
General Kim Duk Ryang who lived during the Lee Dynasty, 14th century. This
pattern ends with a left-hand attack to symbolise the tragedy of his death
at 27 in prison before he was able to reach full maturity. (52 movements)
Juche is a philosophical idea that man is
the master of everything and decides everything, in other words, the idea
that man is the master of the world and his own destiny. It is said that
this idea was rooted in Baekdu Mountain, which symbolises the spirit of the
Korean people. The diagram ( ) represents Baekdu Mountain. (45
movements)
Sam-Il denotes the historical date of the
independence movement of Korea, which began throughout the country on March
1, 1919. The 33 movements in the pattern stand for the 33 patriots who
planned the movement. (33 movements)
Yoo-Sin is named after General Kim Yoo Sin,
a commanding general during the Silla Dynasty. The 68 movements refer to the
last two figures of 668 A.D., the year Korea was united. The ready posture
signifies a sword drawn on the right rather than left side, symbolising Yoo
Sin’s mistake of following his king’s orders to fight with foreign forces
against his own nation. (68 movements)
Choi-Yong is named after General Choi Yong,
Premier and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed forces during the 14th century
Koryo Dynasty. Choi Yong was greatly respected for his loyalty, patriotism,
and humility. He was executed by his subordinate commanders headed by
General Yi Sung Gae, who later become the first king of the Lee Dynasty.
(46 movements)
Yon-Gae is named after a famous general
during the Koguryo Dynasty, Yon Gae Somoon. The 49 movements refer to the
last two figures of 649 A.D., the year he forced the Tang Dynasty to quit
Korea after destroying nearly 300,000 of their troops at Ansi Sung. (49
movements)
Ul-Ji is named after general Ul-JI Moon Dok
who successfully defended Korea against a Tang’s invasion force of nearly
one million soldiers led by Yang Je in 612 A.D., Ul-Ji employing hit and run
guerrilla tactics, was able to decimate a large percentage of the force. The
diagram represents his surname. The 42 movements represent the author’s age
when he designed the pattern. (42 movements)
Moon-Moo honours the 30th king of the Silla
Dynasty. His body was buried near Dae Wang Am (Great King’s Rock). According
to his will, the body was placed in the sea “Where my soul shall forever
defend my land against the Japanese.” It is said that the Sok Gul Am (Stone
Cave) was built to guard his tomb. The Sok Gul Am is a fine example of the
culture of the Silla Dynasty. The 61 movements in this pattern symbolise the
last two figures of 661 A.D. when Moon Moo came to the throne. (61
movements)
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