Pattern meanings Flashcards
What is the meaning chonji
Chonji 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 first pattern played by the beginner. The pattern consists of two similar parts; one to represent the Heaven and the other the Earth.
What is the meaning of dan gun
Dan-Gun is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2,333 BC
How many movements in Dan-Gun
21
How many movements in chon Ji
19
What is the meaning of do san
Do-SAN is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering education in Korea and its independence movement.
How many movements in Do san
24
What is the meaning of Won-Hyo.
Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the silla dynasty in the year of 686 AD
How many movements in Won yo
28
What is the meaning of Yul Gok
Yul-Gok is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar yi- I (1536-1584) nicknamed the Confucius of Korea. The number of movements in the pattern (38) refer to his birthplace on 38 latitude and the diagram represents scholar.
How many movements in yuk Gok
38
What is the meaning of joong gun
Joong gun was named after the patriot Ahn Joong gun who assassinated Hiro -Bumi Ito, 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 the pattern to represent Mr Ahns age when he was executed at Lui-Sheung a Prison. (1910)
How many movements in Joong Gun
32
What is the meaning of toi-Gye
Toi-Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Wang (16th century), an authority on neo Confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace 37 degree latitude,, the diagram represents “scholar”.
How many movements in toi-gye
37
What is the meaning of Hwa-Rang
Hwa-Rang is named after the ages-Rang youth group which originated in the sills dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th infantry division, where taekwondo developed into maturity.
How many movements in haw-rang
29
