Patterns Black belt

Pattern Name: Yong-Ge

4th degree to 5th degree

Pattern Meaning: Yong-Ge is named after a famous general during the Koguryo Dynasty, Yon Gae Somoon. The 49 movements refer to the last two figures of 649 A.D., the year he forced the Tang Dynasty to quit Korea after destroying nearly 300,000 of their troops at Ansi Sung.

Number of Moves: 49

Foot that returns to ready position: ?

Ready Posture: Warrior Ready Stance A

Step 1. Slide to C to form a right L-stance toward D while executing a low guarding block to D with a reverse knife-hand. Perform in a circular motion.

Step 2. Execute a high punch to D with the right long fist while forming a left walking stance toward D pivoting with the left foot. Perform in slow motion.

Step 3. Slide to C forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

Step 4. Execute a middle outward strike to D with the right knife-hand while flying to D and then land to D forming a left L-stance toward D with the right knife-hand extended to D.

Step 5. Shift to C maintaining a left L-stance toward D while executing a checking block to D with an X-fist.

Step 6. Execute a high outward cross-cut to D with the right flat finger tip while forming a right walking stance toward D, slipping the right foot.

Step 7. Execute a downward thrust with the right straight elbow while forming a left rear foot stance toward D, pulling the right foot.

Step 8. Jump to D forming a left X-stance toward AD while executing a high side strike to D with the left back fist.

Step 9. Move the right foot to C to form a left walking stance toward D while executing a low outward block to D with the right knife-hand.

Step 10. Move the right foot on line AB to form a parallel stance toward D while executing a middle hooking block to D with the left palm.

Step 11. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a parallel stance toward D.

Step 12. Slide to C forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a low guarding block to D with a reverse knife-hand. Perform in a circular motion.

Step 13. Execute a high punch to D with the left long fist while forming a right walking stance toward D, pivoting with the right foot. Perform in slow motion.

Step 14. Slide to C forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

Step 15. Execute a middle outward strike to D with the left knife-hand while flying to D and then land to D forming a right L-stance toward D with the left knife-hand extended to D.

Step 16. Shift to C maintaining a right L-stance toward D while executing a checking block to D with an X-fist.

Step 17. Execute a high outward cross-cut to D with the left flat finger tip while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot.

Step 18. Execute a downward thrust with the left straight elbow while forming a right rear foot stance toward D, pulling the left foot.

Step 19. Jump to D forming a right X-stance toward BD while executing a high side strike to D with the right back fist.

Step 20. Move the left foot to C to form a right walking stance toward D while executing a low outward block to D with the left knife-hand.

Step 21. Move the left foot on line AB to form a parallel stance toward D while executing a middle hooking block to D with the right palm.

Step 22. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a parallel stance toward D.

Step 23. Move the right foot to A to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block with the reverse knife-hand.

Step 24. Cross the left foot over the right foot to form a right X-stance toward D while executing a horizontal thrust with a twin elbow.

Step 25. Move the right foot to A forming a sitting stance toward D while executing a checking block to D with a twin straight forearm.

Step 26. Cross the left foot over the right foot to form a right X-stance toward D while executing an upward punch with the right fist, pulling the left side fist in front of the right shoulder.

Step 27. Execute a high reverse hooking kick to B with the right foot.

Step 28. Lower the right foot to B and then execute a high side piercing kick to B with the left foot pulling both hands in front of the chest while turning clockwise.

Step 29. Lower the left foot to B in a jumping motion to form a left X-stance toward BD while executing a downward strike to B with the left backfist.

Step 30. Move the left foot to B to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a W-shape block with the reverse knife-hand.

Step 31. Cross the right foot over the left foot to form a left X-stance toward D while executing a horizontal thrust with a twin elbow.

Step 32. Move the left foot to B forming a sitting stance toward D while executing a checking block to D with a twin straight forearm.

Step 33. Cross the right foot over the left foot to form a left X-stance toward D while executing an upward punch with the left fist, pulling the right side fist in front of the left shoulder.

Step 34. Execute a high reverse hooking kick to A with the left foot.

Step 35. Lower the left foot to A and then execute a high side piercing kick to A with the right foot pulling both hands in front of the chest while turning counter clockwise.

Step 36. Lower the right foot to A in a jumping motion to form a right X-stance toward AD while executing a downward strike to A with the right backfist.

Step 37. Move the left foot to C forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

Step 38. Move the left foot to D turning counter clockwise to form a left rear foot stance toward C while executing a waist block to C with the right inner forearm.

Step 39. Move the right foot to C slightly and then the left foot to D in a stamping motion to form a right L-stance toward D while executing a high outward strike to D with the left knife-hand.

Step 40. Shift to C maintaining a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

Step 41. Move the right foot to D turning clockwise to form a right rear foot stance toward C while executing a waist block to C with the left inner forearm.

Step 42. Move the left foot to C slightly and then the right foot to D in a stamping motion to form a left L-stance toward D while executing a high outward strike to D with the right knife-hand.

Step 43. Move the right foot to C turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

Step 44. Jump to execute a mid-air kick to D with the right foot while spinning clockwise and then land to D to form a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.

Step 45. Jump to execute a mid-air kick to D with the left foot while spinning counter clockwise and then land to D to form a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.

Step 46. Execute a low inward block to D with the right reverse knife-hand pulling the left side fist in front of the right shoulder while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the right foot to C.

Step 47. Slide to C to form a left L-stance toward D while thrusting to C with the left side elbow.

Step 48. Execute a low inward block to D with the left reverse knife-hand pulling the right side fist in front of the left shoulder while forming a right walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot to C.

Step 49. Slide to C forming a right L-stance toward D while thrusting to C with the right side elbow

End: Bring the foot back to a ready position

Pattern Name: Ul-Ji

4th degree to 5th degree

Pattern Meaning: 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 A.D., 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.

Number of Moves: 42

Foot that returns to ready position: ?

Ready Posture: Parallel Stance with an X-Back Hand

Step 1. Move the left foot to C forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a horizontal strike with twin side fists.

Step 2. Move the right foot to C to form a left walking stance toward D while executing a pressing block with an X-fist.

Step 3. Execute a rising block with an X-knife-hand while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. Perform 2 and 3 in a continuous motion.

Step 4. Execute a high front strike to D with the right knife-hand bringing the left palm on the right elbow joint while maintaining a left walking stance toward D.

Step 5. Move the left foot to C to form a sitting stance toward B while executing a horizontal strike to C with the left back hand.

Step 6. Execute a middle crescent kick to the left palm with the right foot.

Step 7. Lower the right foot to C, forming a sitting stance toward A while striking the left palm with the right front elbow.

Step 8. Thrust to B with the left back elbow placing the right side fist on the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward A.

Step 9. Execute a side back strike to B with the right back fist and extending the left arm to the side-downward while maintaining a sitting stance toward A.

Step 10. Bring the left foot to the right foot, forming a close stance toward D, at the same time thrusting with a twin side elbow.

Step 11. Cross the left foot to the right foot, forming a close stance toward D while turning the face to A, Keeping the position of the hands as they were in 10. Perform in a fast motion.

Step 12. Execute a middle side piercing kick to A with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 11.

Step 13. Lower the right foot to A, and then cross the left foot over the right foot, forming a right X-stance toward D while executing a horizontal thrust with a twin elbow.

Step 14. Move the right foot to A to form the sitting stance toward D while executing a right horizontal punch to A.

Step 15. Execute a high front strike to D with right knife-hand, bringing the left back hand in front of the forehead while standing up toward D.

Step 16. Execute a twin knife-hand block to B while forming a right L-stance toward B, pivoting with the right foot.

Step 17. Jump to execute a mid-air kick to B with the right foot while spinning clockwise.

Step 18. Land to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a middle block to B with the right double forearm.

Step 19. Bring the left foot to the right foot to form a closed ready stance B toward D.

Step 20. Jump to D forming a right X-stance toward BD while executing a high side strike to B with the right back fist bringing the left finger belly to the right side fist.

Step 21. Move the left foot to C to form a right walking stance toward D while executing a rising block with the left forearm.

Step 22. Execute a middle front snap kick to D with the left foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 21.

Step 23. Lower the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a high punch to D with the right fist.

Step 24. Move the right foot to D to form a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight fingertip.

Step 25. Move the left foot to D turning counter-clockwise to form a sitting stance toward A while executing a high side strike to D with the left back fist.

Step 26. Move the right foot to F turning counter-clockwise to form a right walking ready stance toward F.

Step 27. Jump to execute a flying high kick to F with the right foot.

Step 28. Land to F to form a right fixed stance toward F while executing a checking block to F with an X-knife hand.

Step 29. Move the left foot to F forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a pressing block with an X-fist.

Step 30. Execute a middle side front snap kick to F with the left foot while executing a middle wedging block with the inner forearm. Execute a middle side front snap kick to F with the left foot while executing a middle wedging block with the inner forearm.

Step 31. Lower the left foot to F forming a left walking stance toward F while executing a high vertical punch to F with a twin fist.

Step 32. Move the right foot to F to form a right fixed stance toward F while executing a middle outward block with the right knife hand and a middle pushing block with the left palm.

Step 33. Slide to F forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle punch to F with the left fist.

Step 34. Move the left foot to the side rear of the right foot and the right foot to E to form a right L-stance toward F and then jump to E maintaining a right L-stance towards F while executing a middle guarding block to F with the forearm.

Step 35. Execute a middle turning kick to DF with the right foot.

Step 36. Lower the right foot to F and then execute a middle back piercing kick to F with the left foot.

Step 37. Lower the left foot to F to form a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with the forearm.

Step 38. Move the left foot to E forming a left l-stance toward F while executing an upward block to F with the right palm.

Step 39. Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance to E while executing a circular block to ED with the left inner forearm.

Step 40. Execute a circular block to DE with the right inner forearm while forming a right walking stance toward DF.

Step 41. Move the left foot on line EF to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the left fist.

Step 42. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.

End: Bring the foot back to a ready position

Pattern Name: Moon-Moo

4th degree to 5th degree

Moon-Moo honours 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 661 A.D. when Moon Moo came to the throne.

Number of Moves: 61

Foot that returns to ready position: ?

Ready Posture: Parallel Ready Stance

Step 1. Turn the face to B while forming a right bending ready A toward B. Perform in a slow motion.

Step 2. Execute a high side piercing kick to B with the left foot. Perform in a slow motion.

Step 3. Execute a high side piercing kick to B with the left foot. Perform 2 and 3 in a double kick.

Step 4. Lower the left foot to B to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the right flat fingertip.

Step 5. Execute a high reverse hooking kick to B with the right foot. Perform in a slow motion.

Step 6. Lower the right foot to B in a jumping motion to form a right X-stance toward C while executing a middle side strike to B with the right knife-hand.

Step 7. Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a pressing block to A with the right palm.

Step 8. Move the right foot to A to form a right walking stance toward A at the same time executing a pressing block with the left palm.

Step 9. Execute a high side block to B with the left knife-hand and a low side block to A with the right knife-hand while forming a right one-leg stance toward D, pulling the left reverse footsword to the right knee joint. Perform in slow motion.

Step 10. Lower the left foot to the right foot and then turn the face to A while forming a left bending ready stance A toward A. Perform in slow motion.

Step 11. Execute a high side piercing kick to A with the right foot. Perform in a slow motion.

Step 12. Execute a high side piercing kick to A with the right foot. Perform 11 and 12 in a double kick.

Step 13. Lower the right foot to a to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the left flat fingertip.

Step 14. Execute a high reverse hooking kick to A with the left foot. Perform in a slow motion.

Step 15. Lower the left foot to A in a jumping motion to form a left X-stance toward C while executing a middle side strike to A with the left knife-hand.

Step 16. Move the right foot to B forming a right walking stance toward B while executing a pressing block to B with the left palm.

Step 17. Move the left foot to B to form a left walking stance toward B at the same time executing a pressing block with the right palm.

Step 18. Execute a high side block to A with the right knife-hand and a low side block to B with the left knife-hand while forming a left one-leg stance toward D, pulling the right reverse footsword to the left knee joint. Perform in slow motion.

Step 19. Turn the face to C while forming a left bending ready stance B toward D.

Step 20. Execute a high back piercing kick to C with the right foot. Perform in slow motion.

Step 21. Lower the right foot to C to form a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.

Step 22. Turn the face to C while forming a right bending ready stance B toward D.

Step 23. Execute a high back piercing kick to C with the left foot. Perform in slow motion.

Step 24. Lower the left foot to C to form a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the left fist.

Step 25. Slide to C forming a right rear foot stance toward D while executing a downward block with the left palm.

Step 26. Execute a middle side front snap kick to D with the left foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 25.

Step 27. Lower the left foot to D and then move the right foot to C in a stamping motion to form a sitting stance toward A while executing a middle side strike to C with the right side fist.

Step 28. Slide to C maintaining a sitting stance toward A while executing a scooping block with the left palm.

Step 29. Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward A. Perform 28 and 29 in a connecting motion.

Step 30. Execute a low side block to D with the left knife-hand while maintaining a sitting stance toward A.

Step 31. Move the left foot just beyond the right foot in a quick motion while executing a middle side pushing kick to C with the right foot.

Step 32. Lower the right foot to C and then execute a high reverse turning kick to C with the left foot.

Step 33. Lower the left foot to C to form a left walking stance toward C while executing a high side block to C with the left knife-hand.

Step 34. Slide to D forming a left rear foot stance toward C while executing a downward block with the right palm.

Step 35. Execute a middle side front snap kick to C with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 34.

Step 36. Lower the right foot to C and then move the left foot to D in a stamping motion to form a sitting stance toward A while executing a middle side strike to D with the left side fist.

Step 37. Slide to D maintaining a sitting stance toward A while executing a scooping block with the right palm.

Step 38. Execute a middle punch to A with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward A. Perform 37 and 38 in a connecting motion.

Step 39. Execute a low side block to C with the right knife-hand while maintaining a sitting stance toward A.

Step 40. Move the right foot just beyond the left foot in a quick motion while executing a middle side pushing kick to D with the left foot.

Step 41. Lower the left foot to D and then execute a high reverse turning kick to D with the right foot.

Step 42. Lower the right foot to D to form a right walking stance toward D while executing a high side block to D with the right knife-hand.

Step 43. Move the left foot to D and then execute a high twisting kick to AD with the right foot.

Step 44. Lower the right foot to C forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a side back strike to C with the right back fist and extending the left fist to D.

Step 45. Execute a front strike to D with the right back fist while shifting to C maintaining a left walking stance toward D.

Step 46. Move the right foot to D and then execute a high twisting kick to BD with the left foot.

Step 47. Lower the left foot to C to form a right walking stance toward D while executing a side back strike to C with the left back fist and extending the right fist to D.

Step 48. Execute a front strike to D with the left back fist while shifting to C maintaining a right walking stance toward D.

Step 49. Execute a sweeping kick to D with the left side sole keeping the position of the hands as they were in 48 and then lower it to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

Step 50. Execute a side checking kick to D and then again a middle side thrusting kick to D with the left foot forming a forearm guarding block. Perform in a consecutive kick.

Step 51. Lower the left foot to D forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle outward strike to D with the left knife-hand.

Step 52. Execute a sweeping kick to D with the right side sole and then lower it to D to form a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

Step 53. Execute a side checking kick to D and then again a middle side thrusting kick to D with the right foot forming a forearm guarding block. Perform in a consecutive kick.

Step 54. Lower the right foot to D forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle outward strike to D with the right knife-hand.

Step 55. Move the right foot to C and then turn counter clockwise pivoting with the right foot to form a left walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.

Step 56. Jump to C to form a right X-stance toward AC while executing a low punch to C with the left fist and bringing the right fist on the left shoulder.

Step 57. Jump to D forming a left X-stance toward AD while executing a low punch to D with the right fist and bringing the left fist on the right shoulder.

Step 58. Jump to execute a mid-air kick to D with the right foot while spinning clockwise.

Step 59. Land to D to form a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.

Step 60. Move the right foot to the side rear of the left foot and then the left foot to C to form a right walking stance toward D while executing a rising block with the left arc-hand.

Step 61. Execute a high punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D.

End: Bring the foot back to a ready position

Pattern Name: So-San

5th degree to 6th degree

Pattern Meaning: So-San is the pseudonym of the great monk Choi Hyong Ung (1520-1604) during the Lee Dynasty. The 72 movements refer to his age when he organized a corps of monk soldiers with the assistance of his pupil Sa Myunh Dang. The monk soldiers helped repulse the Japanese pirates who overran most of the Korean peninsula in 1592.

Number of Moves: 72

Foot that returns to ready position: ?

Ready Posture: Closed Ready Stance A

Step 1. Slide to C to form a right rear foot stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

Step 2. Execute a middle vertical punch to D with the right fist while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot.

Step 3. Slide to C to form a left rear foot stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

Step 4. Execute a middle vertical punch to D with the left fist while forming a right walking stance toward D, slipping the right foot.

Step 5. Execute a high side block to BC with the right knife-hand while forming a left walking stance toward BC.

Step 6. Execute a middle punch to BD with the left fist while forming a sitting stance toward BD. Perform 5 and 6 in a fast motion.

Step 7. Execute a high side block to BD with the left knife-hand while forming a right walking stance toward BD.

Step 8. Execute a middle punch to BD with the right fist while forming a sitting stance toward BD. Perform 7 and 8 in a fast motion.

Step 9. Move the right foot to C turning clockwise to form a parallel stance toward A while executing a horizontal strike with a twin knife-hand.

Step 10. Execute a high side piercing kick to C with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 9.

Step 11. Execute a high turning kick to D with the right foot. Perform 10 and 11 in a continuous kick.

Step 12. Lower the right foot to D in a jumping motion to form a right X-stance toward BD while executing a high side strike to D with the right back fist and bringing the left finger belly to the right side fist.

Step 13. Move the left foot to C forming a parallel stance toward B while executing a horizontal strike with a twin knife-hand.

Step 14. Execute a high side piercing kick to C with the left foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 13.

Step 15. Execute a high turning kick to D with the left foot. Perform 14 and 15 in a continuous kick.

Step 16. Lower the left foot to D in a jumping motion to form a left X-stance toward AD while executing a high side strike to D with the left back fist and bringing the right finger belly to the left side fist.

Step 17. Move the left foot to A forming a right L-stance toward A executing a low punch to A with a left double fist.

Step 18. Bring the right palm on the left fore fist and then twist them counter clockwise until the left back fist faces downward while forming a left walking stance toward A, slipping the left foot. Perform in a releasing motion.

Step 19. Execute a high punch to A with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward A.

Step 20. Move the left foot on line AB to form a left L-stance toward B while executing a low punch to B with a right double fist.

Step 21. Bring the left palm on the right fore fist and then twist them clockwise until the right back fist faces downward while forming a right walking stance toward B, slipping the right foot. Perform in a releasing motion.

Step 22. Execute a high punch to B with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward B.

Step 23. Slide to B to form a right L-stance toward B while executing an upset punch to B with the right middle knuckle fist and bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder.

Step 24. Execute a front strike to B with the right back fist while forming a left walking stance toward B, slipping the right foot.

Step 25. Slide to A, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A while executing an upset punch to A with the left middle knuckle fist and bringing the right side fist in front of the left shoulder.

Step 26. Execute a front strike to A with the left back fist while forming a right walking stance toward A, slipping the left foot.

Step 27. Move the left foot to D forming a right walking ready stance toward C.

Step 28. Jump to execute a flying front snap kick to C with the right foot.

Step 29. Land to C forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand.

Step 30. Move the right foot to D to form a left walking stance toward C while executing a high front block with the right forearm.

Step 31. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while shifting to C, maintaining a left walking stance toward C.

Step 32. Turn clockwise, pivoting with the left foot to form a right walking stance toward D while executing a high front block with the left forearm.

Step 33. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while shifting to D, maintaining a right walking stance toward D.

Step 34. Execute a middle block to BC with a double arc-hand while forming a left walking stance toward BC and looking through the hands.

Step 35. Execute a high inward strike to BC with the right knife-hand and bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder while maintaining a left walking stance toward BC.

Step 36. Execute a circular block to BD with the left inner forearm while forming a right walking stance toward D.

Step 37. Execute a high punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D.

Step 38. Execute a low front snap kick to D with the left foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 37.

Step 39. Lower the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing amiddle punch to D with the left fist.

Step 40. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. Perform 39 and 40 in a fast motion.

Step 41. Execute a rising block with an X-knife-hand while maintaining a left walking stance toward D.

Step 42. Execute a middle block to AC with a double arc-hand while forming a right walking stance toward AC and looking through the hands.

Step 43. Execute a high inward strike to AC with the left knife-hand and bringing the right side fist in front of the left shoulder while maintaining a right walking stance toward AC.

Step 44. Execute a circular block to AD with the right inner forearm while forming a left walking stance toward D.

Step 45. Execute a high punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D.

Step 46. Execute a low front snap kick to D with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 45.

Step 47. Lower the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.

Step 48. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D. Perform 47 and 48 in a fast motion.

Step 49. Execute a rising block with an X-knife-hand while maintaining a right walking stance toward D.

Step 50. Move the left foot to D, and then slide to D, turning counter-clockwise to form a right L-stance toward C while executing a low guarding block to C with a knife-hand.

Step 51. Jump to C, spinning counter-clockwise to form a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

Step 52. Execute a low block to D with the right knife-hand and a middle outward block to D with the left inner forearm while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot.

Step 53. Execute a high punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D. Perform 52 and 53 in a continuous motion.

Step 54. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while forming a right L-stance toward D, pulling the left foot.

Step 55. Move the right foot to D, and then slide to D, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward C while executing a low guarding block to C with a knife-hand.

Step 56. Jump to C, spinning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

Step 57. Execute a low block to D with the left knife-hand and a middle outward block to D with the right inner forearm while forming a right walking stance toward D slipping the right foot.

Step 58. Execute a high punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D. Perform 57 and 58 in a continuous motion.

Step 59. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while forming a left L-stance toward D, pulling the right foot.

Step 60. Move the right foot to the side rear of the left foot, and then slide to C, forming a left L-stance toward D at the same time executing a scooping block with the right palm.

Step 61. Shift to D, maintaining a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the left fist.

Step 62. Turn clockwise while forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.

Step 63. Execute a high side piercing kick to C with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 62.

Step 64. Lower the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the left fist.

Step 65. Move the right foot to D, forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block to C with a knife-hand.

Step 66. Move the left foot to the side rear of the right foot, and then slide to D, forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a scooping block with the left palm.

Step 67. Shift to C, maintaining a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.

Step 68. Turn counter-clockwise while forming a right bending ready stance A toward C.

Step 69. Execute a high side piercing kick to D with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 68.

Step 70. Lower the left foot to D to form a left walking stance toward D at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.

Step 71. Move the left foot to C to form a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.

Step 72. Execute a high punch to D with the right fist while forming a right walking stance toward D, slipping the right foot. Perform 71 and 72 in a continuous motion.

End: Bring the foot back to a ready position

Pattern Name: Se-Jong

5th degree to 6th degree

Pattern Meaning:

Se-Jong is named after the greatest Korean King, Se-Jong, who invented the Korean alphabet in 1443, and was also a noted meteorologist. The digram represents the king, while the 24 movements refer to the 24 letters of the Korean alphabet.

Number of Moves: 24

Foot that returns to ready position: ?

Ready Posture: Closed Ready Stance B

Step 1. Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance toward B at the same time executing a low block to B with the left forearm.

Step 2. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to A to form a left L-stance toward A while executing a twin forearm block.

Step 3. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the right foot.

Step 4. Lower the right foot to D, and then move the left foot to F to form a left walking stance toward F while executing a rising block with the left forearm.

Step 5. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to E to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle strike to E with the right knife-hand.

Step 6. Bring the right foot to the left foot, forming a closed ready stance B toward D.

Step 7. Jump to D to form a left X-stance toward DG while executing a high side strike to D with the left back fist, bringing the right finger belly to the left side fist.

Step 8. Move the right foot to G, forming a right walking stance toward G while executing a high punch to G with the right fist.

Step 9. Move the right foot on line GH to form a left fixed stance toward H while executing a high guarding block to H with the forearm.

Step 10. Move the right foot to H, forming a right walking stance toward H while executing a middle thrust to H with the right straight finger tip.

Step 11. Bring the right foot to the left foot, and then move the left foot to G to form a left walking stance toward G while executing a high side strike to G with the left back fist.

Step 12. Move the left foot on line GH to form a sitting stance toward C while executing a scooping block with the left palm.

Step 13. Execute a middle turning kick to C with the left foot.

Step 14. Lower the left foot to C in a jumping motion, forming a left X-stance toward CF while executing a high block to C with the left double forearm.

Step 15. Move the right foot to F to form a sitting stance toward C while extending the right fist horizontally to C. Perform in a slow motion.

Step 16. Execute a front strike to C with the left back fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward C.

Step 17. Bring the right foot behind the left foot, and then move the left foot to E, forming a left diagonal stance toward C while executing a pressing block with a twin palm.

Step 18. Execute a middle block to C with a double arc-hand while forming a left walking stance toward CE.

Step 19. Pull the left reverse footsword to the right knee joint to form a right one-leg stance toward C at the same time executing a high side block to F with the right outer forearm and a low side block to E with the left forearm.

Step 20. Lower the left foot to D forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a pressing block with the right palm. Perform in a slow motion.

Step 21. Pull the left instep to the hollow of the right leg to form a right one-leg stance toward C while striking the left palm with the right back forearm.

Step 22. Lower the left foot to C, turning clockwise to form a right fixed stance toward D while thrusting to C with the left side elbow.

Step 23. Move the right foot to A, forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a high guarding block to A with a knife-hand.

Step 24. Bring the right foot to the left foot, and then move the left foot to B to form a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle punch to B with the right fist.

End: Bring the foot back to a ready position

Pattern Name: Tong-Il

6th degree to 7th degree – Master

Pattern Meaning: Tong-Il denotes the resolution of the unification of Korea which has been divided since 1945. The diagram symbolizes the homogenous race.

Number of Moves: 56

Foot that returns to ready position: ?

Ready Posture: Parallel Stance with an Overlapped Back Hand

Step 1. Move the right foot to C to form a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with a twin fist. Perform in slow motion.

Step 2. Move the left foot to C to form a right walking stance toward D while executing a horizontal strike with a twin knife-hand. Perform in slow motion.

Step 3. Move the left foot to D, forming a right rear foot stance toward D while executing a middle inward block to D with the left outer forearm.

Step 4. Execute a low inward block to D with the right palm while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the right foot, and bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder.

Step 5. Move the right foot to D, forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.

Step 6. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a left L-stance toward D. Perform 5 and 6 in a fast motion.

Step 7. Move the left foot to Din a stamping motion to form a right L-stance toward D while executing a high outward strike to D with the left back hand.

Step 8. Execute an inward vertical kick to the left palm with the right reverse footsword.

Step 9. Lower the right foot to D in a stamping motion, forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a high outward strike to D with the right back hand.

Step 10. Execute an inward vertical kick to the right palm with the left reverse footsword.

Step 11. Lower the left foot to D, and then execute a horizontal block with a twin palm while forming a right L-stance toward D, slipping the left foot. Perform in a slow motion.

Step 12. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a high side block to D with the right reverse knife-hand. Perform in a slow motion.

Step 13. Execute a middle side block to D with the left reverse knife-hand while maintaininga right walking stance toward D. Perform in a slow motion.

Step 14. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D.

Step 15. Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D.

Step 16. Execute a downward kick to AC with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 15.

Step 17. Lower the right foot to C in a stamping motion, forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a downward strike to C with the right back fist.

Step 18. Execute an outward vertical kick to BC with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 17.

Step 19. Lower the left foot to C in a stamping motion to form a right L-stance toward C while executing a downward strike to C with the left back fist.

Step 20. Execute a high punch to D with the left fist while forming a right walking stance toward D, pivoting with the left foot.

Step 21. Execute a high punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D. Perform 20 and 21 in a fast motion.

Step 22. Move the left foot to D, forming a right rear foot stance toward D while executing an upward block with the left bow wrist.

Step 23. Move the right foot to D to form a left rear foot stance toward D while executing an upward block with the right bow wrist.

Step 24. Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a pressing block with the left palm.

Step 25. Move the right foot to C to form a right walking stance toward C while executing a pressing block with the right palm. Perform 24 and 25 in a slow motion.

Step 26. Bring the left foot to the right foot to form a closed stance toward C while bringing both back hands in front of the lower abdomen in a circular motion, hitting the left palm with the right knife-hand.

Step 27. Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a rising block with the left knife-hand.

Step 28. Execute a high punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward D.

Step 29. Slide to D to form a left L-stance toward D while executing an upset punch to D with the left fist, bringing the right side fist in front of the left shoulder.

Step 30. Move the right foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a high thrust with the right angle fingertip.

Step 31. Move the left foot on line CD to form a right walking stance toward C while executing a rising block with the right knife-hand.

Step 32. Execute a high punch to C with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward C.

Step 33. Slide to C to form a right L-stance toward C while executing an upset punch to C with the right fist, bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder.

Step 34. Move the left foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high thrust with the left angle fingertip.

Step 35. Execute a low guarding block to C with a reverse knife-hand in a circular motion while forming a left L-stance toward C, pivoting with the left foot.

Step 36. Execute a low guarding block to D with a reverse knife-hand in a circular motion while forming a right L-stance toward D, pivoting with the right foot.

Step 37. Execute a low block to D with the right forearm and a middle outward block to D with the left knife-hand while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot.

Step 38. Move the right foot to D in a stamping motion to form a right walking stance toward D at the same time executing a high vertical punch to D with a twin fist.

Step 39. Pull the right reverse footsword to the left knee joint, forming a left one-leg stance toward D while striking the left palm with the right back forearm.

Step 40. Execute a middle back piercing kick to C with the right foot, pulling both hands in the opposite direction.

Step 41. Lower the right foot to C to form a sitting stance toward A while executing a W-shape block with the outer forearm.

Step 42. Slide to C maintaining a sitting stance toward A while executing a W-shape block with the outer forearm.

Step 43. Move the right foot to D in a stamping motion, turning counter clockwise to form a sitting stance toward B while executing a W-shape block with the outer forearm.

Step 44. Slide to C, maintaining a sitting stance toward B while executing a W-shape block with the outer forearm.

Step 45. Pull the left reverse footsword to the right knee joint, forming a right one-leg stance toward C while striking the right palm with the left back forearm.

Step 46. Execute a high back piercing kick to D with the left foot, pulling both hands in the opposite direction.

Step 47. Lower the left foot to C in a jumping motion, forming a left X-stance toward C while executing a pressing block with an X-fist.

Step 48. Move the right foot to D, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a front strike with the left under fist.

Step 49. Move the right foot to C to form a right walking stance toward C while executing a front strike with the right under fist.

Step 50. Execute a middle pushing block to C with the left palm while maintaining a right walking stance toward C.

Step 51. Execute a circular block to A with the right knife-hand while forming a left walking stance toward AD.

Step 52. Move the left foot to C to form a left walking stance toward C while executing a middle pushing block to C with the right palm.

Step 53. Execute a circular block to B with the left knife-hand while forming a right walking stance toward BD.

Step 54. Execute a high side piercing kick to D with the right foot, forming a forearm guarding block, and then lower it to the left foot to form a closed stance toward D while executing a twin side back elbow thrust.

Step 55. Move the left foot to D, forming a sitting stance toward A while executing a middle side punch to D with the left fist.

Step 56. Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while forming a left walking stance toward D, pivoting with the left foot.

End: Bring the foot back to a ready position