Kwang-Gae

Has 39 moves

Starts in Parallel Ready Stance with Heaven Hands

(Narani Chunbi Sogi Hanul Son)

Created By: Master Kim Bok Man & Master Woo Jae Lim in Malaysia 1962-1964

Kwang-Gae

Is named after the famous Gwang-Gae-T’o-Wang,

the 19th King of the Koguryo Dynasty,

who regained all the lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria.

The diagram represents the expansion and recovery of lost territory,

and the 39 movements refer to the years of his reign.

Po-Eun

Has 36 moves

Starts in Parallel Ready Stance with Heaven Hands

(Narani Chunbi Sogi Hanul Son)

Created By: Master Kim Bok Man & Master Woo Jae Lim in Malaysia 1962-1964

Po-Eun

Is the pseudonym of the loyal subject Chong Mong Chu (1400 AD)

who was a famous poet and whose poem “I would not serve a second master though I might be crucified a hundred times” is known to every Korean.

He was also a pioneer in the field of physics.

The diagram represents his unerring loyalty towards king and country towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty.

Ge-Baek

Has 44 moves

Starts in Parallel Ready Stance

(Narani Chunbi Sogi)

Created By: Master C K Choi in Korea 1961

Ge-Baek

Is named after Ge-Baek,

A great general in the Baek Je Dynasty (660 AD).

The diagram represents his severe and strict military discipline.

2nd Dan Black Belt

Ko-Dang

Has 39 moves

Starts in Closed Ready Stance "C"

(Moa Chunbi Sogi "C")

Created By: Master Kim Bok Man & Master Woo Jae Lim in Malaysia 1962-1964

Ko-Dang

Is the pseudonym of the patriot Cho Man Sik

who dedicated his life to the independence movement and education of his people.

The 39 movements signify his times of imprisonment and his birthplace on the 39th parallel.

Eui-Am

Has 45 moves

Starts in Closed Ready Stance "D"

(Moa Chunbi Sogi "D")

Created By: Master Cho Sang Min in Korea 1968

Eui-Am

Is the pseudonym of Song Byong Hi,

leader of the Korean independence movement on 1st March 1919.

The 45 movements relate to his age when he changed the name of Dong Hak (Oriental Culture) to Chondo Kyo (Heavenly Way Religion) in 1905.

The diagram represents his indomitable spirit displayed while dedicating himself to the prosperity of his nation.

Choong-Jang

Has 52 moves

Starts in Closed Ready Stance "A"

(Moa Chunbi Sogi "A")

Created By: Master Kim Bok Man & Master Woo Jae Lim in Malaysia 1962-1964

Choong-Jang

Is the pseudonym given to General Kim Duk Ryang

who lived during the Yi Dynasty, 15th Century.

The pattern ends with a left hand attack to symbolise the tragedy of his death at 27 in prison before he was able to reach full maturity.

3rd Dan Black Belt

Choi-Yong

Has 46 moves

Starts in Closed Ready Stance "C"

(Moa Chunbi Sogi "C")

Created By: Master Kim Bok Man & Master Woo Jae Lim in Malaysia 1962-1964

Choi-Yong

Is named after General Choi Yong, Premier and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces during the 14th century Koryo Dynasty.

Choi Yong was greatly respected for his loyalty, patriotism, and humility.

He was executed by his subordinate commanders, headed by General Yi Sung Gae, who later became the first king of the Yi Dynasty.

Sam-Il

Has 33 moves

Starts in Closed Ready Stance "C"

(Moa Chunbi Sogi "C")

Created By: General Choi Hong Hi & Sergeant Park Won Ha in Korea 1958-1959

Sam-Il

Denotes the historical date of the independence movement of Korea

which began throughout the country on 1st March 1919.

The 33 movements in the pattern stand for the 33 patriots who planned the movement.

Yoo-Sin

Has 68 moves

Starts in Warrior Ready Stance "B"

(Moosa Chunbi Sogi "B")

Created By: Master Kim Bok Man & Master Woo Jae Lim in Malaysia 1962-1964

Yoo-Sin

Is named after General Kim Yoo Sin, commanding General during the Silla Dynasty

who unified the three separate kingdoms of Korea.

The 68 movements refer to the last two figures of 668 A.D., the year Korea was united.

4th Dan Black Belt

Se-Jong

Has 24 moves

Starts in Closed Ready Stance "B"

(Moa Chunbi Sogi "B")

Created By: Master Kim Bok Man & Master Woo Jae Lim in Malaysia 1962-1964

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 diagram represents the king,

while the 24 movements refer to the 24 letters of the Korean alphabet.

Tong-Il

Has 56 moves

Starts in Parallel Ready Stance with Overlapped Back Hand

(Narani Chunbi Sogi Pogaen Son Dung)

Created By: Master Kim Bok Man & Master Woo Jae Lim in Malaysia 1962-1964

Tong-Il

Denotes the resolution of the unification of Korea

Which has been divided since 1945.

The diagram symbolizes the homogenous race.

Ul-Ji

Has 42 moves

Starts in Parallel Ready Stance with X Back Hand

(Narani Chunbi Sogi Kyocha Son Dung)

Created By: Master Han Cha Kyo in Korea 1957

Ul-Ji

Is named after general Ul-Ji Mun Duk

who successfully defended Korea against a Chinese invasion force of nearly one million soldiers led by Yang Je in 612 AD.

Ul-Ji employing hit and run guerrilla 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.

5th Dan Black Belt

So-San

Has 72 moves

Starts in Closed Ready Stance "A"

(Moa Chunbi Sogi "A")

Created By: Master Cho Sang Min in Korea 1968

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)

Created By: Master Cho Sang Min in Korea 1968

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")

Created By: Master Cho Sang Min in Korea 1968

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.