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We train in the traditional 24 patterns (tul) of Taekwondo developed by the founder General Choi Hong Hi.
For more details of the patterns including specific technique and correct pronunciation of the Tul names click here:  I.T.F. Patterns

THE PATTERNS OF I.T.F. (Chang-hon) TAEKWONDO
Saju-chirigi--14 techniques--10 Kup
Four Directional Punch

Expresses the concept of being strong in all aspects of your life.

Saju-maki -- 16 techniques -- 10 Kup
Four Directional Block
Teaches to be prepared for anything that may come your way, be aware of your surroundings, and open to change and development.

1 Chon-Ji -- 19 techniques -- 9 Kup
Heaven and Earth
Symbolizes the creation of the world or the beginning of human history.

2 Tan-Gun -- 21 techniques -- 8 Kup
Legendary Founder of Korea. Reputed to have lived cerca 2334 B.C.E.

3 To-San -- 24 techniques -- 7 Kup
Pseudonym of the great Korean patriot and educator Ahn Ch'ang Ho (1876-1938 C.E.).

4 Won-Hyo -- 28 techniques -- 6 Kup
Noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla dynasty in the year 686 C.E.

5 Yul-Kok -- 38 techniques -- 5 Kup
Pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584 C.E.), who was nicknamed the Confucius of Korea. the 38 techniques refer to his birthplace at 38 degrees latitude.

6 Chung-Gun -- 32 techniques -- 4 Kup
Named after the patriot An Chung-gun. The 32 techniques represent the age at which Mr. An was martyred in prison in 1910.

7 Toi-Gye -- 37 techniques -- 3 Kup
Pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang, an authority on neo-Confucianism. The 37 techniques refer to his birthplate at 37 degrees latitude.

8 Hwa-Rang -- 29 techniques -- 2 Kup
Named after the Hwa-Rang youth group which originated in the Silla dynasty 1350 years ago and became the actual driving force for the unification of the three kingdoms of Korea.

9 Chung-Mu -- 30 techniques -- 1 Kup
Was the given name of the great admiral Yi Sun-Sin of the Yi dynasty who was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship - the precursor of the present day submarine in 1592 C.E. The left hand attack ending this pattern symbolizes his regrettable death in battle before he had a chance to show his complete loyalty to the king.

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10. Kwang-Gae -- 39 techniques -- 1 Dan

Named after the famous Gwang-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.

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11. Po-Eun -- 36 techniques -- 1Dan

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 pioner in the field of physics.  The diagram ( - ) represents his nerring loyalty to the king and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.

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12. Ge-Baek -- 44 techniques -- 1 Dan

Is named after Ge-Baek, a great general in the Baek Je Dynasty (660 A.D.).  The diagram (I) represents his severe and strict military discipline.

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13. Eui-Am -- 45 techniques -- 2 Dan

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 ( I ) represents his indomitable spirit, displayed while dedicating himself to the properity of his nation.

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14. Choong-Jang -- 52 techniques -- 2 Dan

Is the pseudonym given to General Kim Duk Ryang who lived during the Yi Dynasty, 14th century.  This pattern ends with a left-hand attack to symbolize the tragedy of his death at 27 in prison before he was able to reach full maturity.

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15. Juche -- 45 techniques -- 2 Dan

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 symbolizes the spirit of the Korean people.  The diagram represents Baekdu Mountain.



We also train in the 10 kicking patterns of Human Weapon Taekwondo. This helps us develop fast, powerful kicks, for sparring, self defense, breaking, and demonstration.  

The Human Weapon Taekwondo Kicking (Chagi) Patterns (Tul)

No.

TECHNIQUES

NUMBER OF TECHNIQUES

PERFORMED BY

1 st

(Ill)

Turning front kick (4x)

Stepping side kick (3x)

Stepping side kick (3x)

Turning round kick (4x)

14

10 Kup

2 nd

(Yee)

Stepping front kick (3x)                                       Stepping front kick (3x)

Skipping front kick (3x)                                       Skipping front kick (3x)

Stepping round kick (3x)                                      Stepping round kick (3x)

Skipping round kick (3x)                                      Skipping round kick (3x)

24

10 Kup

3 rd

(Sam)

Double punch, turning round kick (4x)

Front punch, reverse turning side kick (4x)

Flying front kick (2x)

Flying front kick (2x)

24

9 Kup

4 th

(Sah)

Turning double front kick, double punch (4x)

Turning crescent kick, step side kick (2x)

Turning crescent kick, step side kick (2x)

Turning round kick, reverse turning side kick, jump front kick (R.L.)  (2x)

30

8 Kup

5 th

(Oh)

Turning crescent kick consec. side kick, skipping side kick, turning front kick

Turning crescent kick consec. side kick, skipping side kick, turning front kick

Shuffling outward ax kick, reverse punch, turning front kick (2x)

Flying round kick, turning round kick (2x)

18

7 Kup

6 th

(Yuk)

Skipping double round kick (3x)

Skipping double round kick (3x)

Sliding back fist, sidekick with front leg (3x)

Sliding back fist, sidekick with front leg (3x)

Double side kick with front leg, turning round kick (4x)

Hook kick with front leg, turning round kick (4x)

44

6 Kup

7 th

(Chil)

Turning round kick, turning hook kick, turning round kick (2x)

Stepping hook kick, consecutive round kick (3x) 

Stepping hook kick, consecutive round kick (3x)

Stepping 360° flying front kick (2x)

Stepping 360° flying round kick (2x)

Running flying side kick off front leg with back leg

23

5 Kup

8 th

(Pah)

Turning front kick consecutive round kick (4x)

Turning front kick continuous turning flying round kick (3x)

Turning front kick continuous turning flying round kick (3x)

Turning outward crescent kick, turning round kick, jump side kick (2x)

Turning outward crescent kick, turning round kick, jump side kick (2x)

Stepping side kick, jump reverse turning side kick (2x)

36

4 Kup

9 th

(Koo)

Skipping double side kick, reverse turning side kick (2x)

Side kick to the rear  with rear leg consecutive front kick (4x) do not turn

Front kick with front leg consecutive side kick retreating (4x) do not turn

Turning twisting kick (4x)

Turning side kick (high section), skipping side kick (mid section)  (2x)

Reverse turning double side kick (4x)

38

3 Kup

10 th

(Shib)

Front kick consecutive side kick (4x)

Flying 360° reverse turning side kick (2x)

Flying 360° reverse turning side kick (2x) do not turn

360° hook kick, round kick with front leg retreating (4x)

360° round kick, hook kick with front leg retreating (4x) do not turn

Turning hook kick (4x)

Reverse turning round kick (4x)

Inward crescent kick w/ front leg, Jump outward crescent kick with rear leg (4x)

40

2 Kup

UITF ONE STEP SPARRING CURRICULUM

8th kup yellow

1.       Stepping back into right “L” stance with left knife-hand block; right high-section reverse punch.

2.       Stepping back into right “L” stance with left inner forearm block; right high-section reverse punch.

3.       Stepping back into left walking stance with left walking stance with left outer forearm block; right high-section reverse punch.

4.       Jump right forward into sitting stance with left knife-hand block and right high-section punch combination.

5.       Jump left forward into sitting stance with right knife-hand block; and 1-2 punch.

 

7th kup yellow/green stripe

6.       Jump right forward into sitting stance; left knife-hand block and right high-section inward knife-hand strike.

7.       Stationary inward palm block; slide forward into “L” with right elbow strike.

8.       Jump right forward into sitting stance; left knife-hand block and right high-section punch combination; step forward left while grabbing opponent’s right wrist and right shoulder; right foot sweep; right reverse punch with yell.

6th kup green

9.       Jump right forward into sitting stance with right palm block; right high-section back fist; mid-section 1-2 punch.

10.   Stationary right foot crescent block; jump right forward into sitting stance; left knife-hand block and right high-section punch combination.

11.   Stationary left foot reverse crescent block; right high-section front turning kick.

5th kup green/blue stripe

12.   Jump right forward into sitting stance; left knife-hand block and right high-section inward knife-hand strike combination; step forward left grabbing opponent’s right wrist and right shoulder; right foot sweep; right reverse punch with yell.

13.   Jump right forward into sitting stance; left knife-hand block and right high-section inward knife-hand strike combination; bring right foot back to left and right high-section knife-hand strike at same time.

14.   (Opponent punches high-section.)  drop forward into left walking stance; left high-section knife-hand block and right high section inward knife-hand strike combination.

4th kup blue

15.   Stationary right inward palm block; slide forward into right L stance with right elbow strike follow with left elbow strike.

16.   Jump left forward into sitting stance; left palm block; 1-2 punch; grab opponent’s right shoulder with your right hand; right foot mid-section front turning kick; right foot sweep; right reverse punch with yell.

17.   Stationary right inward palm block; slide forward into right L stance; right elbow strike; left elbow strike; high-section right elbow strike.

3rd kup blue/red stripe

18.   Stationary right foot crescent block; high-section right foot side kick.

19.   Stationary left foot reverse crescent block; right foot mid/highsection double front turning kick.

20.   Step right; high –section left foot side kick; high-section right foot back kick.

21.   Step left into left walking stance with right knife-hand block; right mid-sec tion side kick.

2nd kup red

22.   Step left into left walking stance with right knife-hand block; right high-section side kick.

23.   Jump left forward into sitting stance; left palm block; 1-2 punch; grab opponent’s right shoulder with your right hand; right foot mid-section front turning kick; right high-section reverse turning kick; right foot sweep; right reverse punch with yell.

24.   Jump forward left with mid-section right foot front turning kick.

1st kup red/black stripe

25.   Stationary crescent block; high-section spin kick.  (May use either leg.)

26.   Stationary crescent block; high-section back kick.  (May use either leg.)

27.   (Opponent punches high.)  Drop forward into left walking stance with right high-section inward knife-hand strike combination (in fast sequence); grab opponent’s right arm; pull back as you sweep the right leg with your right hand.

28.   Stationary left reverse crescent block; right half of the foot turning kick.  (In front of face.)

29.   Dodge left forward into walking stance with right grab to shoulder; right mid-section double front turning kick; high section ax kick; left reverse punch with yell.

30.   Jump left into sitting stance with left palm block; 1-2 punch; right grab to shoulder; right mid-section double front turning kick; high-section ax kick; left reversen punch with yell.

31.   Stationary left reverse crescent block; right mid/high-section double front turning kick; right high-section reverse turning kick.

32.   (Opponent punches high.)  Drop forward into left walking stance with high-section knife-hand block and right midsection upset punch combination followed by right high section inward knife-hand strike combination (in fast sequence); grab opponent’s right arm; pull back as you sweep the right-hand strike combination (in fast sequence); grab opponent’s right arm; pull back as you sweep the right leg with your right hand; reverse punch with yell.

33.   Vertical jumping; right high-section front turning kick.

34.   Jump right forward into sitting stance; left knife-hand block and right high-section attack (of your choice) combination; right palm strike to face with right foot sweep; right reverse punch with yell.

Black Belt

1.       Attack – Step in with high front punch. 

Response – duck under the attack, blocking with a left rising block, attack with right arc hand to neck.  Continue forward, pushing the attacker’s arm up and to the left, pulling down on the inner elbow with the right hand, sweeping with the right foot.

2.       Attack – step in with a high front punch.  

Response – Trap the punch with a high section pressing block with Xknife-hand.  Kick to attacker’s head with a high front kick.

3.       Atack – Low front kick. 

Response – Step to the left, block with left palm upward block.  Hold leg up with the left arm, step in and sweep with the right foot.

4.       Attack – Rear leg mid section side kick. 

Response – Step to the left, block with left palm upward block.  Hold leg up with the left arm, step in and sweep with the right foot.

5.       Attack – Step in with mid front punch. 

Response – Step to the left, block with a right knife hand.  Step in with the left foot grabbing the attacker’s wrist with both hands, twisting the wrist away at the same time.  Place the attacker’s upturned elbow in your armpit and drop straight down, sliding your feet out in front.  Pull up on the attacker’s wrist, breaking the elbow.

6.       Attack – Step in with mid front punch.  

Response – Step to left, block with a right knife hand.  Grab the attacker’s wrist with both hands, and attack to the high section with a left crescent kick.  (Attacker ducks head forward.)   Follow through with crescent kick and drop it in front of the attacker, twisting the wrist away at the same time, sitting on the upturned elbow.  Pull the attacker’s arm and break it.

7.       Attack – Step in with a high front punch. 

Response – Jump to left, both feet at the same time, kicking attacker to the chest with a right front turning kick, immediately deliver right hook kick to back of attacker’s head.

8.       Attack – Step in with mid front punch. 

Response – Block with left reverse crescent kick.  Kick to attacker’s low section with right front snap kick, followed immediately by high right side kick.

9.       Attack – Step in with high front push. 

Response – Step back into right knife-hand guarding block position kick attacker’s low section with front snap kick, and do not put foot down.  Jump up and deliver a high right front snap kick to attacker’s face.

10.   Attack – Step in with mid front punch. 

Response – Block punch with left reverse crescent kick.  Deliver right front turning kick to attacker’s ribs, followed immediately by high section front turning kick to attacker’s neck.  Leave the kick hooking the attacker’s neck, and finish with a palm strike to attacker’s face.

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