Pattern Definitions/Form Meanings
Chon-Ji Tul (19 movements)
Literally means heaven and 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 the Heaven and the other the Earth.
Dan-Gun Tul (21 movements)
Dan Gun is named after the Holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 B.C..
Do-San Tul (24 movements)
Do-San is a pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876 - 1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life
which he devoted to furthering education in Korea and the Korean independence movement.
Won-Hyo Tul (28 movements)
Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD.
Yul-Gok Tul (38 movements)
Yul-Gok is a 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 38 degree latitude and the diagram of the
pattern represents scholar.
Joon-Gun Tul (32 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 patter to represent Mr Ahn's age when he was executed at Lui-Shung in 1910.
Toi-Gye Tul (37 movements)
Toi-Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century) an authority on neo-Confucianism. The
37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37 degree latitude, the diagram represent "scholar".
Hwa-Rang Tul (29 movements)
Hwa Rang is named after the Haw Rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th
century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th infantry Division, where Taekwondo developed into maturity.
Choong-Moo Tul (30 movements)
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 armored battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day
submarine. This pattern ends with a left hand attack, to symbolize his regrettable death. He was noted for his
unrestrained loyalty to the King.
Kwang-Gae Tul (39 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 represent the expansion
and recovery of lost territory. The 39 movements refer to the first two figures of 391 AD, the year he came to the
throne.
Po-Eun Tul (36 movements)
Po-Eun is the pseudonym of a loyal subject Chong-Mong-Chu (1400) who was a famous poet and who's poem "I
would not serve a second master though I might be crucified a hundred time" is know to every Korean. He was
also a pioneer in the field of physics. The diagram represent his unerring loyalty to the king and country towards
the end of the Koryo Dynasty.
Ge-Baek Tul (44 Movements)
Ge-Baek is named after Ge-Baek, a great general in the Baek-Je Dynasty (660AD). The diagram represents his
severe and strict military discipline.
Eui-Am Tul (45 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 his 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.
Choong-Jang Tul (52 Movements)
Choong-Jang 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 symbolise the tragedy of his death at 27 in prison before he was able
to reach full maturity.
Juche Tul (45 Movements)
Juche is a philosophical idea that man is the master of everything and decides everything, in other words, the
idea that man is that master of the world and his own destiny. It is said that this idea was rooted in Baekdu Mount
which symbolise the spirit of the Korean people. The diagram represents Baekdu Mountain.
Sam Il Tul (33 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.
Yoo-Sin Tul (68 Movements)
Yoo Sin is named after General Kin Yoo Sin, a commanding general during the Silla Dynasty. The 68
movements refer to the last two figures of 668 AD the year Korea was unified. The ready posture signifies a
sword drawn to the right rather than the left side, symbolizing Yoo sin's mistake of following his king's orders to
fight with foreign force against his own nation.
Choi Yong Tul (46 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 subordinate commanders headed by General Yi Sung Gae, who later became the first king of the Yi
Dynasty.
Yon Gae Tul (49 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 AD the year he forced the Tang Dynasty to quit Korea after destroying nearly
300,000 of their troops at Ansi Sung.
UL-JI Tul (42 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 AD, Ul-JI employing hit and run guerilla 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.
Moon-Moo Tul (61 Movements)
Moon Moo honors 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 symbolize the last two figures of
6612 AS when Moon Moo came to the throne.
So-San Tul (72 Movements)
So San is the pseudonym of the great monk Choi Hyong Ung (1520 - 1604) during the Lae Dynasty. The 72
movements refer to his age when he organised a corps of monk soldiers with the assistance of his pupil Sa
Myung Dang. The monk soldiers helped repulse the Japanese pirates who overran most of the Korean
peninsula in 1592.
Se Jong Tul (24 Movements)
Se-Jong is named after the greatest Korean King, Se-Jong, who invented the Korean alphabets in 1443, and
was also a noted meteorologist. The diagram represents the king, while the 24 movements refer to the 24 letters
of the Korean alphabet.
Tong Il Tul
Tong Il denotes the resolution of the unification of Korea which has been divided since 1945. The diagram
symbolises the homogenous race.