PATTERN ~
Choong moo 30 movements
Choong moo was the given name to the great admiral Yi Sun Sin of the Yi Dynasty
.He was reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (kobuksun),
which was the precursor of the present day submarine, in 1592 A.D. The
reason why this pattern ends with a left-hand attack is to symbolize his
regrettable death having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality
checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to his king.
Techniques
• Knife-hand high front strike - Sonkal nopunde ap taerigi
• Reverse knife-hand front strike - Sonkal dung ap taerigi
• Middle front block - Kaunde ap makgi
• X-Knife-hand checking block - Kyocha sonkal momchau makgi
• Twin palm heel upward block - Sang son badak ollyo makgi
• Free sparring: 2 versus 1
Self
Defense:
Full Nelson release
Double wrist release
Side headlock release
Bear hug release
Power:
• Flying side kick
• Power: reverse knife hand
THEORY
KNOW ALL PREVIOUS THEORY TOO!
There is
one movement in the colourbelt patterns that doesn't have a backward motion.
Which one is it. Both releases in Joong-Gun don't have a backward movement.
Who is the president of the ITF?
The president of the ITF is Grand Master Pablo Trajtenberg, 9th Degree.
What does INTA stand for and when was it established?
INTA stands for Irish National Taekwon-Do Association which was established in
1991 by Master Brendan O'Toole and Master Gerry Martin.
What does AETF stand for and when was it established?
AETF stands for All Europe Taekwon-Do Federation which was established on the
14th June 1979.
What does ITF stand for and when was it established?
ITF stands for International Taekwon Federation which was established on the
22nd March 1966.
How many patterns are there and why?
There are 24 patterns to represent the 24 hours in a day. These 24 hours
represent the entire life of General Choi Hong Hi, since his life is extremely
short compared to eternity.
Why do patterns have a meaning?
Taekwon-Do patterns represent great historic people or events in Korean
history. When the student performs these patterns, they try to emulate this
greatness in every movement and technique.
What is an inside technique?
An inside technique is a technique that is performed on the inside of the
opponents body. For example, the middle block performed in number 1 of
three-step sparring.
What is an outside technique?
An outside technique is a technique that is performed on the outside of the
opponents body. For example, the middle block performed in number 2 of
three-step sparring.
What is an inward technique?
An inward technique moves towards the center-line of the body.
What is an outward technique?
An outward technique moves away from the center-line of the body.
What is the difference between a front elbow and an upper elbow?
The front elbow can be used on a number of targets. The upper elbow really only
has one target, the point of the chin. Also, they are performed in different
ways.
What is a front block?
A front block is a block that is performed at the center-line of the body.
Why do we use circular motion?
We use circular motion to generate power. For some techniques, the normal
linear motion is not sufficient to generate the required power so we use
circular motion instead.
What is the significance of having 9 colour belts and 9 Dans?
In the Orient, the number 3 is the most esteemed number, with the lines of the
Chinese character for three representing the heaven, mortals and the Earth. If
we multiply three by three we obtain the number nine, the highest single digit,
therefore representing the highest ranking belt. Also, if the number nine is
multiplied by any other single digit, the digits making up the resulting number
add up to nine, again pointing to this number as one of great significance.
Why do back belts wear a black trim on their dobuk?
In the Orient, royalty wore clothing that was decorated to distinguish them
from the common people. In the same way the trim on the dobuk of a black belt
student indicates the seniority in grade.
What is continuous motion?
Continuous motion is when two movements are performed on the same count with
two distinct sine-waves and one controlled breath which is slightly emphasised
on each of the techniques. An example of continuous motion is in Dan-Gun when
the outer forearm low block and rising block are performed in movements 13 and
14.
What is connecting motion?
Connecting motion is when two movements are performed on the same count with
only one sine-wave and one breath. An example of connecting motion is in
Yul-Gok when the hooking block and obverse punch are performed in movements 16
and 17, and also in movements 19 and 20.
What is fast motion?
Fast motion is when two movements are performed on the same count with only a
half sine-wave in between and two breaths. An example of continuous motion is
in Do-San when the two punches in movements 15 and 16, and 19 and 20, are
performed after the middle front snap kick.
When was
the ITF founded, and which countries were associated?
On 22nd of March 1966, the International Taekwon-Do Federation was formed with
associations in Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, West Germany, the United States
of America, Turkey, Italy, Arab Republic of Egypt and Korea.
What is
the purpose of the 360 jump spin in Choong-Moo?
To avoid a sweep or low attack and to disorientate the opponent.
Which 3
patterns have release moves? Show me & explain the difference between them.
Do-san, Joong-Gun and Hwa-Rang.
What is
the Korean for sliding & explain it? – Mikulgi – It is an effective
technique for covering a long distance in one smooth motion.
Why do
you want to be a black belt?
What is
the differece between a strike and a thrust?
Strikes are techniques delivered in a circular motion, while in thrusts linear
delivery is involved.
Name 3
fingertip thrusts in Korean and English and describe their use.
Upset Finger tip thrust – Dwijibun Sonkut Tulgi, Flat finger tip thrust – Opun
Sonkut Tulgi, Straight finger tip thrust Sun Sonkut Tulgi.
Why do we
practice patterns?
Pattern practice enables the student to go through many fundamental movements
in series, to develop sparring techniques, improve flexibility of movement,
master body shifting, build muscles and breath control, develop fluid and
smooth motions, and gain rhythmical movements. It also enables a student to
acquire certain special techniques which cannot be obtained from either
fundamental exercises or sparring.
Why do we
learn the meaning of patterns?
The name of the pattern, the number of movements, and the diagrammatic symbof
of each pattern symbolizes either heroic figures in Korean history of instances
relating to hystorical events. The history of Korea contains not a single
sample of its military forces being employed for the invasion of neighbours or
for any other purpose except national defence. A proper understanding of the
patterns leads, inevitably to the realization that Taekwon-Do is a martial art
to be used only for self-defense and only in the cause of justice.
Why do we
do free sparring and 2 on 1 sparring ?
To learn how to block, evade and counter against more than one attacker.
Name the
4 parts of your forearm. Both in English and Korean ?
Bakat (outer) An (inner) Dung (back) Mit Palmok (forearm belly)
Name 8
different stances. Both in Korean & English ?
Gunnon (Walking), Annun (Sitting), Niunja(L stance), Narani (Parrallel),
Charyot (Attention), Gojong (fixed), Moa (closed), Goburyo (bending), Kyocha (
“X” ), Nachuo (Low), Dwitbal (rear foot), Soojik (vertical), Sogi (Stance)
Name 8
different stances. Both in Korean & English?
Gunnon (Walking), Annun (Sitting), Niunja(L stance), Narani (Parrallel),
Charyot (Attention), Gojong (fixed), Moa (closed), Goburyo (bending), Kyocha (
“X” ), Nachuo (Low), Dwitbal (rear foot), Soojik (vertical), Sogi (Stance).
Name 8
different hand parts. Both in Korean & English?
Fore fist (Ap Joomuk), Back fist (Dung Joomuk), Side fist (Yop Joomuk),
Knifehand (Sonkal), Reverse Knifehand (Sonkal Dung), Finger tips (Sonkut), Arc
Hand (Bandal Son), Palm (Sonbadak), Open fist/palm heel (Pyun Joomuk).
Name 5
different foot parts. Both in Korean & English?
Ball of the foot (Apkumchi), Foot sword (Balkal), Instep (Baldung), Back Heel
(Dwichook), Toes (Balkut), Back sole (Dwitkumchi), Reverse Foot sword (Balkal
Dung)
What is
the Korean for Head?
Mori
What is
the Korean for Knee?
Moorup
What is
the denominator in all rising blocks?
All rising blocks are full facing.
Korea and its Flag
The
Korean name for Korea is "Hangeuk" and its people are called
"Hangeuksaram". The ancient name for Korea is "Choson",
which means literally "the land of morning calm" and comes from the
"Choson" (or "Yi") dynasty of Korea's history
(1392-1905). The name "Korea" comes from the "Koryu"
dynasty of Korea's history (935-1392) during which westerners had their first
contact with Korea.
The
national anthem of Korea is "Aeguk Ka" ("Love of
Country"). It was written during the Japanese occupation of Korea (circa
1905-1945) and was later set to music by Ahn Eak Tai.
The
Korean flag is called "Taeguk-ki" and was adopted in August of
1882, not long after the "Hermit Kingdom" opened its front and back
doors to foreign aggressive powers. The central theme of the flag is that
although there is constant movement within the sphere of infinity, there is
also balance and harmony. The flag consists of three parts: a white field (or
background), a red and blue circle in the center of the flag (containing a
"yin-yang" like symbol), and four black trigrams sorrounding the
circle in each of the four corners of the flag.
The
circle in the center is called "Taeguk" and means the origin
of all things in the universe. The red and blue paisleys within the circle
represent eternal duality (heaven-earth, fire-water, good-evil, male- female,
dark-light, life-death). The blue portion of the circle is called "um"
and represents the negative aspects of this duality; the red portion of the
circle is called "yang" and represents the positive aspects.
"Um-yang" is the Korean equivalent of "yin-yang".
The four
black trigrams come from the Chinese book of "I Ch'ing". The
trigrams also carry the idea of opposites and of balance. Each trigram (or
"gye") consists of three parallel lines, some of which are
broken (split), and some of which are unbroken (solid). Each gye has a specific
name and represents one or more concepts: In the upper lefthand corner is
"K'un" which consists of all solid lines and represents
heaven, east, and spring; In the lower righthand corner is "K'on"
which consists of all broken lines and represents earth, west, and summer; In
the upper righthand corner is "Kam" which consists of one
solid line sorrounded by two broken lines and represents water, north, and
winter; In the lower lefthand corner is "I" which consists of
one broken line sorrounded by two solid lines and represents fire, south, and
autumn.
Red signifies danger cautioning the
student to exercise control, also warning the opponent to stay away.
Black is the opposite to white. Therefor signifying maturity and
proficiency in Taekwon-Do. Also signifying the wearers imperviousness to
darkness and fear.
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