ITF Patterns – 10TH KUP to 9TH KUP
There are 24 patterns(Tuls) in ITF Tae Kwon-Do that represent 24 hours, one day or the whole life dedicated to Tae Kwon-Do by the founder General Choi Hong Hi
When performing patterns the following points should be considered:
1. Patterns should begin and end in exactly the same spot. This will indicate the performers accuracy.
2. Correct posture and facing must be maintained at all times.
3. The muscles of the body should either be tensed or relaxed at the proper critical moments in the exercise.
4. The pattern should be performed in a rhythmic motion with an absence of stiffness.
5. Movements should be accelerated or decelerated according to the instructions.
6. Each pattern should be perfected before moving to the next.
7. Students should know the purpose of each movement.
8. Each movement should be performed with realism.
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.
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8TH – 6TH Kup Patterns (Dan-Gun, Do-San, Won-Hyo)
5TH – 3RD Kup Patterns (Yul-Gok, Joong Gun, Toi-Gae)
2ND – 1ST Kup Patterns (Hwa-Rang, Choong-Moo)
Ist Dan Patterns (Kwang Gae, Po-Eun, Ge-Beak)
2nd Dan Patterns (Eui-Am, Choong-Jang, Kodang)
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