Tae Kwon-Do

The Theory of Power (Him Ui Wolli) is:

1. Reaction Force – Bandong Ryok
2. Concentration – Jip Joong
3. Equilibrium – Kyun Hyung
4. Breath Control – Ho Hup
5. Speed – Sokdo
6. Mass - Zilyang

Patterns

So-San

Has 72 moves

Starts in Closed Ready Stance "A"

(Moa Chunbi Sogi "A")

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.

Moon-Moo

Has 61 moves

Starts in Parallel Ready Stance

(Narani Chunbi Sogi)

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.

Yong-Gae

Has 49 moves

Starts in Warrior Ready Stance "A"

(Moosa Chunbi Sogi "A")

Yong-Gae

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.

Body Parts

Between Shoulder Blades : Gyong Boo

Sternum : Hyung Gol

Coccyx : Migol

Groin : Sataguni

Armpit : Gyodurang

Long Fist : Ghin Joomuk

Open Fist : Pyun Joomuk

Bear Hand : Gomson

Thumb Knuckle : Umji

Thumb Knuckle Fist : Umji Joomuk

Thumb Ridge : Umji Batang

Thumb : Umji Songarak

Achilles Tendon : Dwichuk Himjool

Stances

Open Stance

Palji Sogi

Weight Distribution: 50-50

Blocks

Sweeping Block

also known as

Flowing Block

Hullyo Makgi

Blocking Tool: Palm / Sonbadak

Kicks

Side Thrust Kick

Yop Cha Tulgi

Type: Thrusting

Attacking Tool: Ball of the Foot / Ap Kumchi

Side Pushing Kick

Yop Cha Milgi

Type: Pushing

Attacking Tool: Foot Sword / Balkal

Front Checking Kick

Ap Cha Momchugi

Type: Defensive

Attacking Tool: Back Sole / Dwit Kumchi

Side Checking Kick

Yop Cha Momchugi

Type: Defensive

Attacking Tool: Side Sole / Yop Bal Badak

Mid-Air Kick

Twio Dolmyo Chagi

Type: Flying

Attacking Tool: Foot Sword / Balkal