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천지 Chon-Ji (19 movements)
CHON- JI means literally " the Heaven the 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.
단군 Dan-Gun (21 movements)
DAN-GUN is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary
founder of Korea in the year of 2,333 B.C.
도산 Do-San (24 movements)
Do-San is a pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-ho. The 24
movements represent his entire life, which he devoted to
furthering education in Korea and the Korean independence
movement.
원효 Won-Hyo (28 movements)
It is named after the noted monk Won-hyo who introduced
Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD.
율곡 Yul-Gok (38 movements)
Yul-Gok is a pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi I
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.
중근 Joong-Gun (32 movements)
Joong-Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who
assassinated Hirobumi Itō, 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 pattern to
represent Mr Ahn's age when he was executed at Lui-Shung
Prison in 1910.
퇴계 Toi-Gye (37 movements)
Toi-Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16
century AD), an authority on neo-Confucianism. The 37
movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37-degree
latitude, the diagram represents "scholar".
화랑 Hwa-Rang (29 movements)
HWA-RANG is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group, which
originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29
movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do
developed into maturity.
충무 Choong-Moo (30 movements)
Choong-Moo was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Sun-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 the present day submarine. The reason 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 the King.
CHON- JI means literally " the Heaven the 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.
단군 Dan-Gun (21 movements)
DAN-GUN is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary
founder of Korea in the year of 2,333 B.C.
도산 Do-San (24 movements)
Do-San is a pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-ho. The 24
movements represent his entire life, which he devoted to
furthering education in Korea and the Korean independence
movement.
원효 Won-Hyo (28 movements)
It is named after the noted monk Won-hyo who introduced
Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD.
율곡 Yul-Gok (38 movements)
Yul-Gok is a pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi I
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.
중근 Joong-Gun (32 movements)
Joong-Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who
assassinated Hirobumi Itō, 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 pattern to
represent Mr Ahn's age when he was executed at Lui-Shung
Prison in 1910.
퇴계 Toi-Gye (37 movements)
Toi-Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16
century AD), an authority on neo-Confucianism. The 37
movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on 37-degree
latitude, the diagram represents "scholar".
화랑 Hwa-Rang (29 movements)
HWA-RANG is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group, which
originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29
movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do
developed into maturity.
충무 Choong-Moo (30 movements)
Choong-Moo was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Sun-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 the present day submarine. The reason 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 the King.
| Here I leave Taekwon-Do for mankind as a trace of man of the late 20th century". The 24 patterns represent 24 hours, one day, or all my life. General Choi Hong Hi |
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System of Rank
In Taekwon-Do, character development, fortitude, tenacity, and technique
are graded as well as individual capacity. The promotional scale is divided
into nineteen ranks - 10 grades (Gups) and nine degrees (Dans). The
former begins with 10th grade (Gup) the lowest and ends at the first grade.
Degrees begin with the first degree (Dan) and end with the ultimate, ninth
degree.
There is, of course, a certain significance in the numbering system. With
degree, the number 9 is not only the highest one among one digit number
but also is the number of 3 multiplied by 3. In the Orient, three is the most
esteemed of all the numbers. The Chinese character representing three is
written: The upper line symbolizes the heaven; the middle line, mortals; and
the bottom line, earth.
It was believed that the individual who was successful in promoting his
country, fellowmen and God, and able to reach an accord with all three
would aspire to become King, which was written thusly:. The Chinese
character for three and King are nearly synonymous. When the number
three is multiplied by itself, the equation is nine, the highest of the high;
therefore, ninth degree is the highest of the high ranking belts.
It is also interesting to note that when the numeral 9 is multiplied by any
other single digit number and the resultant figures are added together, the
answer always equals 9, i.e. 9 x 1= 9; 9 x 2 = 18, 1 + 8 = 9 and so on up to
9 x 9 = 81, 8 + 1 = 9. Since this is only single digit number having this
property, it again points to the number 9 as being the most positive of
figures.
Taking the use of the number three one step further, the degrees are
further divided into three distinct classes. First through third degree is
considered the novice stages of black belt. Students are still merely
beginners in comparison to the higher degrees. At fourth degree, the
student crosses the threshold of puberty and enters the expert class.
Seventh through ninth is composed of Taekwon-Do masters - the elite who
fully understand all the particulars of Taekwon-Do, mental and physical.
There is perhaps one question that remains; why begin with the lowest of
the two digit numbers, "10" why not begin with the lowest one digit number
and proceed from first grade to ninth grade, and then begin again for
degrees? Though it would certainly be more logical, the 10 to 1 and 1 to 10
numerical system in the Orient is ageless. It would be impossible, if not
even a bit impertinent, to attempt to change a practice that is even carried
into children's games.
Perhaps there was an initial logical reason for it; however, it seems to have
been lost in antiquity. Anyhow, the number "10" is the lowest existing two
digit number; consequently, a beginner must start at this rather than 11 or
12 which are numerically higher.
In Taekwon-Do, character development, fortitude, tenacity, and technique
are graded as well as individual capacity. The promotional scale is divided
into nineteen ranks - 10 grades (Gups) and nine degrees (Dans). The
former begins with 10th grade (Gup) the lowest and ends at the first grade.
Degrees begin with the first degree (Dan) and end with the ultimate, ninth
degree.
There is, of course, a certain significance in the numbering system. With
degree, the number 9 is not only the highest one among one digit number
but also is the number of 3 multiplied by 3. In the Orient, three is the most
esteemed of all the numbers. The Chinese character representing three is
written: The upper line symbolizes the heaven; the middle line, mortals; and
the bottom line, earth.
It was believed that the individual who was successful in promoting his
country, fellowmen and God, and able to reach an accord with all three
would aspire to become King, which was written thusly:. The Chinese
character for three and King are nearly synonymous. When the number
three is multiplied by itself, the equation is nine, the highest of the high;
therefore, ninth degree is the highest of the high ranking belts.
It is also interesting to note that when the numeral 9 is multiplied by any
other single digit number and the resultant figures are added together, the
answer always equals 9, i.e. 9 x 1= 9; 9 x 2 = 18, 1 + 8 = 9 and so on up to
9 x 9 = 81, 8 + 1 = 9. Since this is only single digit number having this
property, it again points to the number 9 as being the most positive of
figures.
Taking the use of the number three one step further, the degrees are
further divided into three distinct classes. First through third degree is
considered the novice stages of black belt. Students are still merely
beginners in comparison to the higher degrees. At fourth degree, the
student crosses the threshold of puberty and enters the expert class.
Seventh through ninth is composed of Taekwon-Do masters - the elite who
fully understand all the particulars of Taekwon-Do, mental and physical.
There is perhaps one question that remains; why begin with the lowest of
the two digit numbers, "10" why not begin with the lowest one digit number
and proceed from first grade to ninth grade, and then begin again for
degrees? Though it would certainly be more logical, the 10 to 1 and 1 to 10
numerical system in the Orient is ageless. It would be impossible, if not
even a bit impertinent, to attempt to change a practice that is even carried
into children's games.
Perhaps there was an initial logical reason for it; however, it seems to have
been lost in antiquity. Anyhow, the number "10" is the lowest existing two
digit number; consequently, a beginner must start at this rather than 11 or
12 which are numerically higher.
| Special Thanks to all who have donated their time, recommendations and material to help make this site the best website source on the Chang Huhn Patterns. |
| Hartman, R. (2008). Taekwondo Tutor [Online]. Available: TKDTutor.com [December 09 2007]. |
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