Patterns
Patterns are various fundamental movements, most of which
represent either attack or defence techniques, set to a fixed and logical
sequence.
There are a total of twenty-four patterns in Tae kwon-Do, they represent the
twenty-four hours of the day.
The name of the pattern, the number of movements, and the diagrammatic symbol of
each pattern symbolises either heroic figures in Korean
history or instances relating to historical events.
Name
Practised by
Saju Magki/Jirugi
10th Kup (White Belt) Click here
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Chonji
(19
movements)
9th Kup (Yellow Stripe) Click here
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Dan Gun
(21
Movements)
8th Kup (Yellow Belt) Click here
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Do San
(24
Movements)
7th Kup (Green Stripe) Click here
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Won
Hyo (28
Movements)
6th Kup (Green Belt) Click
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Yul
Gok
(38 Movements)
5th Kup (Blue Stripe) Click here
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Choong Gun (32
Movements)
4th Kup (Blue Belt)
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Toi
Gye
(37
Movements)
3rd Kup (Red Stripe)
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Hwa
Rang (29
Movements)
2nd Kup (Red Belt)
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Chung Moo
(30
Movements)
1st Kup (Black Stripe) Click here for text version
Rules to be applied when performing patterns:
1. Patterns should begin and end at exactly the same spot. This will indicate
the performers accuracy.
2. Correct posture and facing must be maintained at all times.
3. Muscles of the body should be either tensed or relaxed at the proper critical
moments in the exercise.
4. The exercise should be performed in a rhythmic movement with an absence of
stiffness.
5. Movement should be accelerated or decelerated according to instruction from
your Instructor.
6. Each pattern should be perfected before moving to the next.
7. Students should know the purpose of each movement.
8. Students should perform each movement with realism.
9. Attack and defence techniques should be equally distributed among right and
left hands and feet.
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