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Literally means “the Heaven the Earth”. It is 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. The floor diagram and technique demonstrations are provided provided by The Encyclopedia of Tae Kwon Do (1987) by General Choi Hong HiRead More →

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The name of the pattern, the number of movements, and the diagrammatic symbol of each pattern symbolizes either heroic figures in Korean history or instances relating to historical events. Chon-Ji 9th Gup Literally means “the Heaven the Earth”. It is 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 8th Gup Named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2,333 B.C. Do-San 7th Gup Pseudonym of theRead More →

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Ready position: feet shoulder width apart, head down, low left hand over right suto hands at groin. Snap Head up, eye forward. Raise hands keeping palms toward chest. Lower hands and separate into a double spreading low block, open hands. Bring hands up to chest, turn palms out, into a dynamic tension block, pushing away from the chest. Right low single knife hand in a back-stance. Turning left, left hand middle in to out knife hand in a back-stance, follow with right reverse punch in long stance. Turn forward, bring right foot in, fists rechambered to either side of waist. Step forward with left foot,Read More →

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Volume 1 – Tenets of Taekwon-do, Origin and Development of Martial Arts, History of Taekwon-Do, Moral Culture & Philosophy, Training Schedule & Compostion of Taekwon-do Demonstration, About the Author, Group Photos Volume 2 – Theory of Power, Attacking & Blocking Tools, Vital Spots, Training Stances & Training Aids Volume 3 – Hand Techniques Volume 4 – Foot Techniques Volume 5 – Sparring, Self Defence, Throwing and Falling Volume 6 – Fundamental Exercises (A) Volume 7 – Fundamental Exercises (B) Volume 8 – Beginner Techniques, Four Direction Punch, Four Direction Block, Chon-Ji, Dan-Gun, Do-San Volume 9 – Won-Hyo, Yul-Guk, Joong-Gun Volume 10 – Toi-Gye, Hwa-Rang, Choong-MooRead More →

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#1 Step left, Right hand Suto. Right Side Kick to ribs. Spin crescent kick left to head. Right four knuckle strike to temple. #2 Step left, left palm strike to face, right palm up neck chop. Step with right with right elbow, convert to left spinning backfist. Finish with right in to out crescent kick. #3 Step right with left foot, spinning elbow strike while ducking under their punch. Quickly backfist to nose. Step forward with right foot, left side kick, convert to outside crescent. Finish with right outside crescent. #4 Step in with right foot. Left suto block, right hammer to temple. Rechamber toRead More →