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10th Gup · White belt

Start with the foundations.

These two fundamental exercises introduce stance, turning, blocking and punching before the first tul.

Four-direction punch

Saju Jirugi

A sequence of walking-stance middle punches and low forearm blocks. Practise the turns in both directions as taught in class.

7 movements per sequence · Parallel ready stance

Step-by-step instructions · 7 movements
  1. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
  2. Move the right foot to A, forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a low block to B with the left forearm.
  3. Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a middle punch to B with the right fist.
  4. Move the right foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left forearm.
  5. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.
  6. Move the right foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a low block to A with the left forearm.
  7. Move the right foot to A, forming a right walking stance toward A while executing a middle punch to A with the right fist.

Finish. Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.

Practise this exercise turning clockwise and counter-clockwise alternately, as taught in class.

Four-direction block

Saju Makgi

A sequence combining low knife-hand blocks with middle inner-forearm side blocks in walking stance.

8 movements per sequence · Parallel ready stance

Step-by-step instructions · 8 movements
  1. Move the right foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left knife-hand.
  2. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle side block to D with the right inner forearm.
  3. Move the right foot to A, forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a low block to B with the left knife-hand.
  4. Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a middle side block to B with the right inner forearm.
  5. Move the right foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left knife-hand.
  6. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a middle side block to C with the right inner forearm.
  7. Move the right foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a low block to A with the left knife-hand.
  8. Move the right foot to A, forming a right walking stance toward A while executing a middle side block to A with the right inner forearm.

Finish. Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.

Practise this exercise turning clockwise and counter-clockwise alternately, as taught in class.

9th to 1st Gup

Your colour-belt patterns.

Find your pattern by name or grade. Open a card for its ready stance, practice focus and numbered movement instructions.

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9th Gup19 movements

Chon-Ji

White / yellow stripe

Heaven and Earth. The pattern represents the beginning of the world, with two similar sections symbolising Heaven and Earth.

Ready stance & practice focus
Ready stance
Parallel ready stance
Practice focus
Walking and L-stances, low forearm blocks, middle inner-forearm blocks and middle punches.
Step-by-step instructions · 19 movements
  1. Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a low block to B with the left forearm.
  2. Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a middle punch to B with the right fist.
  3. Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a right walking stance toward A while executing a low block to A with the right forearm.
  4. Move the left foot to A, forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a middle punch to A with the left fist.
  5. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left forearm.
  6. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
  7. Move the right foot to C, turning clockwise to form a right walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the right forearm.
  8. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the left fist.
  9. Move the left foot to A, forming a right L-stance toward A while executing a middle block to A with the left inner forearm.
  10. Move the right foot to A, forming a right walking stance toward A while executing a middle punch to A with the right fist.
  11. Move the right foot to B, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward B while executing a middle block to B with the right inner forearm.
  12. Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a middle punch to B with the left fist.
  13. Move the left foot to C, forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle block to C with the left inner forearm.
  14. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.
  15. Move the right foot to D, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle block to D with the right inner forearm.
  16. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the left fist.
  17. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
  18. Move the right foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the left fist.
  19. Move the left foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.

Finish. Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.

8th Gup21 movements

Dan-Gun

Yellow

Named for Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in 2333 BCE.

Ready stance & practice focus
Ready stance
Parallel ready stance
Practice focus
Knife-hand guarding blocks, high punches and twin forearm blocks. Keep the punching height distinct from Chon-Ji.
Step-by-step instructions · 21 movements
  1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance toward B, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to B with a knife-hand.
  2. Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a high punch to B with the right fist.
  3. Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand.
  4. Move the left foot to A, forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a high punch to A with the left fist.
  5. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left forearm.
  6. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the right fist.
  7. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D, at the same time executing a high punch to D with the left fist.
  8. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the right fist.
  9. Move the left foot to E, turning counter-clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E while executing a twin forearm block to E.
  10. Move the right foot to E, forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a high punch to E with the right fist.
  11. Move the right foot to F, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin forearm block to F.
  12. Move the left foot to F, forming a left walking stance toward F, at the same time executing a high punch to F with the left fist.
  13. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left forearm.
  14. Execute a rising block with the left forearm, maintaining the left walking stance toward C. Perform 13 and 14 in a continuous motion.
  15. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the right forearm.
  16. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a rising block with the left forearm.
  17. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the right forearm.
  18. Move the left foot to B, turning counter-clockwise to form a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle outward strike to B with the left knife-hand.
  19. Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a high punch to B with the right fist.
  20. Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle outward strike to A with the right knife-hand.
  21. Move the left foot to A, forming a left walking stance toward A, at the same time executing a high punch to A with the left fist.
7th Gup24 movements

Do-San

Yellow / green stripe

The pen name of Ahn Chang-Ho (1876–1938). Its 24 movements honour a life devoted to education and Korean independence.

Ready stance & practice focus
Ready stance
Parallel ready stance
Practice focus
Walking-stance side blocks and reverse punches, straight fingertip thrusts, turning and back-fist strikes.
Step-by-step instructions · 24 movements
  1. Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a high side block to B with the left outer forearm.
  2. Execute a middle punch to B with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward B.
  3. Move the left foot on line AB, and then turn clockwise to form a right walking stance toward A while executing a high side block to A with the right outer forearm.
  4. Execute a middle punch to A with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward A.
  5. Move the left foot to D, forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
  6. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight fingertip.
  7. Twist the right knife-hand together with the body counter-clockwise until its palm faces downward and then move the left foot to D, turning counter-clockwise to form a left walking stance toward D while executing a high side strike to D with the left back fist.
  8. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high side strike to D with the right back fist.
  9. Move the left foot to E, turning counter-clockwise to form a left walking stance toward E while executing a high side block to E with the left outer forearm.
  10. Execute a middle punch to E with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward E.
  11. Move the left foot on line EF, and then turn clockwise to form a right walking stance toward F while executing a high side block to F with the right outer forearm.
  12. Execute a middle punch to F with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward F.
  13. Move the left foot to CE, forming a left walking stance toward CE, at the same time executing a high wedging block to CE with the outer forearm.
  14. Execute a middle front snap kick to CE with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 13.
  15. Lower the right foot to CE, forming a right walking stance toward CE while executing a middle punch to CE with the right fist.
  16. Execute a middle punch to CE with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward CE. Perform 15 and 16 in a fast motion.
  17. Move the right foot to CF, forming a right walking stance toward CF while executing a high wedging block to CF with the outer forearm.
  18. Execute a middle front snap kick to CF with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 17.
  19. Lower the left foot to CF, forming a left walking stance toward CF while executing a middle punch to CF with the left fist.
  20. Execute a middle punch to CF with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward CF. Perform 19 and 20 in a fast motion.
  21. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a rising block with the left forearm.
  22. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a rising block with the right forearm.
  23. Move the left foot to B, turning counter-clockwise to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle side strike to B with the left knife-hand.
  24. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to A, forming a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle side strike to A with the right knife-hand.

Finish. Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.

6th Gup28 movements

Won-Hyo

Green

Named for the monk Won-Hyo. The traditional interpretation connects him with the introduction of Buddhism to Silla in 686 CE.

Ready stance & practice focus
Ready stance
Close ready stance A
Practice focus
L-stance and fixed-stance transitions, twin forearm blocks, knife-hand inward strikes and side piercing kicks.
Step-by-step instructions · 28 movements
  1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a twin forearm block.
  2. Execute a high inward strike to B with the right knife-hand while bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder, maintaining a right L-stance toward B.
  3. Execute a middle punch to B with the left fist while forming a left fixed stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B.
  4. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to A, forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a twin forearm block.
  5. Execute a high inward strike to A with a left knife-hand while bringing the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance toward A.
  6. Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A.
  7. Bring the right foot to the left foot, and then turn the face toward D while forming a right bending ready stance A toward D.
  8. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the left foot.
  9. Lower the left foot to D, forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
  10. Move the right foot to D, forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
  11. Move the left foot to D, forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
  12. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight fingertip.
  13. Move the left foot to E, turning counter-clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E, at the same time executing a twin forearm block.
  14. Execute a high inward strike to E with the right knife-hand, bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder while maintaining a right L-stance toward E.
  15. Execute a middle punch to E with the left fist while forming a left fixed stance toward E, slipping the left foot to E.
  16. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to F, forming a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin forearm block.
  17. Execute a high inward strike to F with the left knife-hand, bringing the right side fist in front of the left shoulder while maintaining a left L-stance toward F.
  18. Execute a middle punch to F with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward F, slipping the right foot to F.
  19. Bring the right foot to the left foot, and then move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a circular block to CF with the right inner forearm.
  20. Execute a low front snap kick to C with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 19.
  21. Lower the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the left fist.
  22. Execute a circular block to CE with the left inner forearm while maintaining a right walking stance toward C.
  23. Execute a low front snap kick to C with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 22.
  24. Lower the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.
  25. Turn the face toward C, forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.
  26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
  27. Lower the right foot on line CD, and then move the left foot to B, turning counter-clockwise to form a right L-stance toward B, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to B with the forearm.
  28. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to A, forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A with the forearm.

Finish. Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.

5th Gup38 movements

Yul-Gok

Green / blue stripe

The pen name of scholar Yi I (1536–1584). The 38 movements refer to the latitude of his birthplace; the diagram symbolises a scholar.

Ready stance & practice focus
Ready stance
Parallel ready stance
Practice focus
Sitting-stance punches, front snap kicks and the fast-motion combinations specified in the pattern.
Step-by-step instructions · 38 movements
  1. Move the left foot to B, forming a sitting stance toward D while extending the left fist to D horizontally.
  2. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
  3. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 2 and 3 in a fast motion.
  4. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to A, forming a sitting stance toward D while extending the right fist to D horizontally.
  5. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
  6. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D. Perform 5 and 6 in a fast motion.
  7. Move the right foot to AD, forming a right walking stance toward AD while executing a middle side block to AD with the right inner forearm.
  8. Execute a low front snap kick to AD with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 7.
  9. Lower the left foot to AD, forming a left walking stance toward AD while executing a middle punch to AD with the left fist.
  10. Execute a middle punch to AD with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward AD. Perform 9 and 10 in a fast motion.
  11. Move the left foot to BD, forming a left walking stance toward BD, at the same time executing a middle side block to BD with the left inner forearm.
  12. Execute a low front snap kick to BD with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 11.
  13. Lower the right foot to BD, forming a right walking stance toward BD, while executing a middle punch to BD with the right fist.
  14. Execute a middle punch to BD with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward BD. Perform 13 and 14 in a fast motion.
  15. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while forming a right walking stance toward D, pivoting with the left foot.
  16. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the left palm while maintaining a right walking stance toward D.
  17. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D. Perform 16 and 17 in a connecting motion.
  18. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle hooking block to D with the left palm.
  19. Execute a middle hooking block to D with the right palm while maintaining a left walking stance toward D.
  20. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. Perform 19 and 20 in a connecting motion.
  21. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D, at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
  22. Turn the face toward D, forming a right bending ready stance A toward D.
  23. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the left foot.
  24. Lower the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while striking the left palm with the right front elbow.
  25. Turn the face toward C while forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.
  26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
  27. Lower the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while striking the right palm with the left front elbow.
  28. Move the left foot to E, forming a right L-stance toward E while executing a twin knife-hand block.
  29. Move the right foot to E, forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a middle thrust to E with the right straight fingertip.
  30. Move the right foot to F, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward F while executing a twin knife-hand block.
  31. Move the left foot to F, forming a left walking stance toward F while executing a middle thrust to F with the left straight fingertip.
  32. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a high side block to C with the left outer forearm.
  33. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward C.
  34. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high side block to C with the right outer forearm.
  35. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward C.
  36. Jump to C, forming a left X-stance toward B while executing a high side strike to C with the left back fist.
  37. Move the right foot to A, forming a right walking stance toward A, at the same time executing a high block to A with the right double forearm.
  38. Bring the right foot to the left foot, and then move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward B while executing a high block to B with the left double forearm.

Finish. Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.

4th Gup32 movements

Joong-Gun

Blue

Named for Ahn Joong-Gun. The 32 movements represent his age when he was executed in 1910.

Ready stance & practice focus
Ready stance
Close ready stance B
Practice focus
Reverse knife-hand blocks, low side front snap kicks, rear-foot-stance palm blocks and upper elbow strikes.
Step-by-step instructions · 32 movements
  1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle block to B with the left reverse knife-hand.
  2. Execute a low side front snap kick to B with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 1.
  3. Lower the left foot to B and then move the right foot to B, forming a left rear foot stance toward B while executing an upward block with a right palm.
  4. Move the right foot to A, forming a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a middle block to A with a right reverse knife-hand.
  5. Execute a low side front snap kick to A with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 4.
  6. Lower the right foot to A and then move the left foot to A, forming a right rear foot stance toward A while executing an upward block with the left palm.
  7. Move the left foot to D, forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
  8. Execute a right upper elbow strike while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot to D.
  9. Move the right foot to D, forming a left L-stance toward D, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
  10. Execute a left upper elbow strike, at the same time forming a right walking stance toward D, slipping the right foot to D.
  11. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a high vertical punch to D with a twin fist.
  12. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing an upset punch to D with a twin fist.
  13. Move the right foot on line CD, and then turn counter-clockwise to form a left walking stance toward C while executing a rising block with an X-fist.
  14. Move the left foot to E, forming a right L-stance toward E while executing a high side strike to E with the left back fist.
  15. Twist the left fist counter-clockwise until the back fist faces downward, at the same time forming a left walking stance toward E, slipping the left foot to E.
  16. Execute a high punch to E with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward E. Perform 15 and 16 in a fast motion.
  17. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to F, forming a left L-stance toward F while executing a high side strike to F with a right back fist.
  18. Twist the right fist clockwise until the back fist faces downward while forming a right walking stance toward F, slipping the right foot to F.
  19. Execute a high punch to F with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward F. Perform 18 and 19 in a fast motion.
  20. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a high block to C with a left double forearm.
  21. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot.
  22. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
  23. Lower the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high block to C with the right double forearm.
  24. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while forming a left L-stance toward C, pulling the right foot.
  25. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the left foot.
  26. Lower the left foot to C, forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with the forearm.
  27. Execute a pressing block with the right palm while forming a left low stance toward D, slipping the left foot to C. Perform in a slow motion.
  28. Move the right foot to C, forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with the forearm.
  29. Execute a pressing block with the left palm while forming a right low stance toward C, slipping the right foot to C. Perform in a slow motion.
  30. Bring the left foot to the right foot, forming a close stance toward A while executing an angle punch with the right fist. Perform in a slow motion.
  31. Move the right foot to A, forming a right fixed stance toward A while executing a U-shape block to A.
  32. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to B, forming a left fixed stance toward B, at the same time executing a U-shape block to B.

Finish. Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.

3rd Gup37 movements

Toi-Gye

Blue / red stripe

The pen name of neo-Confucian scholar Yi Hwang. The 37 movements refer to the latitude of his birthplace, and the diagram represents a scholar.

Ready stance & practice focus
Ready stance
Close ready stance B
Practice focus
Fingertip thrusts, close-stance back-fist strikes and X-fist pressing blocks. Distinguish the slow and continuous motions.
Step-by-step instructions · 37 movements
  1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle block to B with the left inner forearm.
  2. Execute a low thrust to B with the right upset fingertip while forming a left walking stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B.
  3. Bring the left foot to the right foot to form a close stance toward D while executing a side back strike to C with the right back fist, extending the left arm to the side-downward. Perform in a slow motion.
  4. Move the right foot to A, forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle block to A with the right inner forearm.
  5. Execute a low thrust to A with the left upset fingertip while forming a right walking stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A.
  6. Bring the right foot to the left foot to form a close stance toward D while executing a side back strike to C with the left back fist, extending the right arm to the side-downward. Perform in a slow motion.
  7. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a pressing block with an X-fist.
  8. Execute a high vertical punch to D with a twin fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. Perform 7 and 8 in a continuous motion.
  9. Execute a middle front snap kick to D with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 8.
  10. Lower the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
  11. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D.
  12. Bring the left foot to the right foot, forming a close stance toward F while executing a twin side elbow thrust. Perform in a slow motion.
  13. Move the right foot to F in a stamping motion, forming a sitting stance toward C while executing a W-shape block to C with the right outer forearm.
  14. Move the left foot to F in a stamping motion, turning clockwise to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the left outer forearm.
  15. Move the left foot to E in a stamping motion, turning clockwise to form a sitting stance toward C, at the same time executing a W-shape block to C with the left outer forearm.
  16. Move the right foot to E in a stamping motion, turning counter-clockwise to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the right outer forearm.
  17. Move the left foot to E in a stamping motion, turning clockwise to form a sitting stance toward C, at the same time executing a W-shape block to C with the left outer forearm.
  18. Move the left foot to F in a stamping motion, turning clockwise to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block to D with the left outer forearm.
  19. Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to D, forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a low pushing block to D with the left double forearm.
  20. Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent’s head while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot to D.
  21. Execute an upward kick with the right knee while pulling both hands downward.
  22. Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C, forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand.
  23. Execute a low side front snap kick to C with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 22.
  24. Lower the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a high thrust to C with the left flat fingertip.
  25. Move the right foot to C, forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand.
  26. Execute a low side front snap kick to C with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 25.
  27. Lower the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a high thrust to C with the right flat fingertip.
  28. Move the right foot to D, forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a side back strike to D with the right back fist and a low block to C with the left forearm.
  29. Jump to C, forming a right X-stance toward A while executing a pressing block with an X-fist.
  30. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high block to C with the right double forearm.
  31. Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a low guarding block to B with a knife-hand.
  32. Execute a circular block to BD with the right inner forearm while forming a left walking stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B.
  33. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A, forming a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a low guarding block to A with a knife-hand.
  34. Execute a circular block to AD with the left inner forearm while forming a right walking stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A.
  35. Execute a circular block to CE with the right inner forearm while forming a left walking stance toward CE.
  36. Execute a circular block to AD with the left inner forearm while forming a right walking stance toward A.
  37. Move the right foot on line AB to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.

Finish. Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.

2nd Gup29 movements

Hwa-Rang

Red

Named for the Hwa-Rang youth group of Silla. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do developed.

Ready stance & practice focus
Ready stance
Close ready stance C
Practice focus
Sitting-stance palm pushing blocks, L-stance and fixed-stance transitions, and vertical-stance knife-hand downward strikes.
Step-by-step instructions · 29 movements
  1. Move the left foot to B to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle pushing block to D with the left palm.
  2. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
  3. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
  4. Execute a twin forearm block while forming a left L-stance toward A, pivoting with the left foot.
  5. Execute an upward punch with the left fist while pulling the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance toward A.
  6. Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward A in a sliding motion.
  7. Execute a downward strike with the right knife-hand while forming a left vertical stance toward A, pulling the right foot.
  8. Move the left foot to A, forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a middle punch to A with the left fist.
  9. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left forearm.
  10. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
  11. Pull the left foot toward the right foot while bringing the left palm to the right forefist, at the same time bending the right elbow about 45 degrees outward.
  12. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the right foot while pulling both hands in the opposite direction, and then lower it to D, forming a left L-stance toward D, at the same time executing a middle outward strike to D with the right knife-hand.
  13. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the left fist.
  14. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D, at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
  15. Move the left foot to E, turning counter-clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E while executing a middle guarding block to E with a knife-hand.
  16. Move the right foot to E, forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a middle thrust to E with the right straight fingertip.
  17. Move the right foot on line EF, forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with a knife-hand.
  18. Execute a high turning kick to DF with the right foot and then lower it to F.
  19. Execute a high turning kick to CF with the left foot and then lower it to F, forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with a knife-hand. Perform 18 and 19 in a fast motion.
  20. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left forearm.
  21. Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot.
  22. Move the right foot to C, forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the left fist.
  23. Move the left foot to C, forming a right L-stance toward C, at the same time executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.
  24. Execute a pressing block with an X-fist while forming a left walking stance toward C, slipping the left foot to C.
  25. Move the right foot to C in a sliding motion, forming a right L-stance toward D while thrusting to C with the right side elbow.
  26. Bring the left foot to the right foot, turning counter-clockwise to form a close stance toward B while executing a side front block with the right inner forearm while extending the left forearm to the side-downward.
  27. Execute a side front block with the left inner forearm, extending the right forearm to the side-downward while maintaining a close stance toward B.
  28. Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance toward B, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to B with a knife-hand.
  29. Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A, forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand.

Finish. Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.

1st Gup30 movements

Choong-Moo

Red / black stripe

The name given to Admiral Yi Soon-Sin, associated with the turtle ship. The final left-hand attack symbolises his death before he could fulfil his potential.

Ready stance & practice focus
Ready stance
Parallel ready stance
Practice focus
Knife-hand blocks and strikes, fingertip thrusts, side piercing kicks and the flying side piercing kick.
Step-by-step instructions · 30 movements
  1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a twin knife-hand block.
  2. Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a high front strike to B with the right knife-hand and bring the left back hand in front of the forehead.
  3. Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand.
  4. Move the left foot to A, forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a high thrust to A with the left flat fingertip.
  5. Move the left foot to D, forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
  6. Turn the face to C, forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.
  7. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
  8. Lower the right foot to C, forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
  9. Execute a flying side piercing kick to D with the right foot soon after moving it to D and then land to D, forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.
  10. Move the left foot to E, turning counter-clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E, at the same time executing a low block to E with the left forearm.
  11. Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent’s head while forming a left walking stance toward E, slipping the left foot to E.
  12. Execute an upward kick to E with the right knee, pulling both hands downward.
  13. Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to F, forming a left walking stance toward F while executing a high front strike to F with the right reverse knife-hand, bringing the left back hand under the right elbow joint.
  14. Execute a high turning kick to DF with the right foot and then lower it to the left foot.
  15. Execute a middle back piercing kick to F with the left foot. Perform 14 and 15 in a fast motion.
  16. Lower the left foot to F, forming a left L-stance toward E while executing a middle guarding block to E with the forearm.
  17. Execute a middle turning kick to DE with the left foot.
  18. Lower the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to C, forming a right fixed stance toward C while executing a U-shape block toward C.
  19. Jump and spin around counter-clockwise, landing on the same spot to form a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand.
  20. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C, at the same time executing a low thrust to C with the right upset fingertip.
  21. Execute a side back strike to D with the right back fist and a low block to C with the left forearm while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot.
  22. Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle thrust to C with the right straight fingertip.
  23. Move the left foot to B, turning counter-clockwise to form a left walking stance toward B while executing a high block to B with the left double forearm.
  24. Move the right foot to B, forming a sitting stance toward C while executing a middle front block to C with the right forearm, and then a high side strike to B with the right back fist.
  25. Execute a middle side piercing kick to A with the right foot, turning counter-clockwise and then lower it to A.
  26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to A with the left foot turning clockwise.
  27. Lower the left foot to A and then execute a checking block to B with an X-knife-hand while forming a left L-stance toward B, pivoting with the left foot.
  28. Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward B while executing an upward block to B with a twin palm.
  29. Move the left foot on line AB and then execute a rising block with the right forearm while forming a right walking stance toward A.
  30. Execute a middle punch to A with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward A.

Finish. Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.

Pattern meanings, movement counts and ready stances are summarised from Gen. Choi Hong Hi’s Condensed Encyclopaedia of Taekwon-Do, Patterns section. Numbered movement instructions follow the supplied pattern reference. Direction letters refer to the points on each pattern’s floor plan. Follow the version and progression taught by your instructor.

Make every movement count

Practise with intention.

A pattern is more than remembering a sequence. Build a clear purpose into each stance, block, strike and turn.

Return to your starting point.

Use your finish position to check distance, direction and accuracy.

Maintain posture and facing.

Keep your stance and body position correct throughout the sequence.

Find the rhythm.

Match the required timing. Relax between techniques and apply tension at the correct moments.

Understand the technique.

Know the purpose of each movement and perform it with a realistic intention.

Develop both sides.

Give your left and right hands and feet equal attention in practice.

Refine before progressing.

Work on your current pattern and fundamentals before moving to the next.

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