Choong-Moo
충무
Given name of the great Admiral Yi Sun-Sin
Belt Grade
1st Kup
Black Tag
Movements
30
Ready Posture
Diagram
I
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Meaning
Choong-Moo was the given name of the great Admiral Yi Sun-Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He is reputed to have invented the first armoured battleship (Geobukseon) in 1592, which is the precursor of the present-day submarine. The reason why this pattern ends with a left-hand attack is to symbolise his regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality, checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king.
Examiner often asks
- 1.Who was Choong-Moo named after?
- 2.What did Admiral Yi Sun-Sin invent in 1592?
- 3.Why does the pattern Choong-Moo end with a left-hand attack?
Pattern Movements
All 30 movements of Choong-Moo, transcribed from the Encyclopedia.
- 1Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a twin knife-hand block (). Right L-stance twin knife-hand block toward B.
- 2Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward B while executing a high front strike () to B with the right knife-hand and bring the left back hand () in front of the forehead. Right walking stance knife-hand front strike toward B.
- 3Move the right foot to A, turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block () to A with a knife-hand. Left L-stance knife-hand middle guarding block toward A.
- 4Move the left foot to A, forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward A while executing a high thrust to A with the left flat fingertip (). Left walking stance high thrust with the left flat fingertip toward A.
- 5Move the left foot to D, forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block () to D with a knife-hand. Right L-stance knife-hand middle guarding block toward D.
- 6Turn the face to C, forming a left bending ready stance (준비 서기) A toward C. Left bending ready stance A toward C.
- 7Execute a middle side piercing kick () to C with the right foot. Middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
- 8Lower the right foot to C, forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block () to D with a knife-hand. Right L-stance knife-hand middle guarding block toward D.
- 9Execute a flying side piercing kick () to D with the right foot in a double motion, and then land to D, forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block () to D with a knife-hand. Left L-stance middle guarding block with a knife-hand toward D.
- 10Move the left foot to E, turning counterclockwise to form a right L-stance toward E, at the same time executing a low block () to E with the left forearm. Right L-stance low block with the left forearm toward E.
- 11Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent's head while forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward E, slipping the left foot. Left walking stance with both hands extended toward E.
- 12Execute an upward kick () to E with the right knee, pulling both hands downward. Upward kick with the right knee toward E.
- 13Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to F, forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward F while executing a high front strike () to F with the right reverse knife-hand (), bringing the left back hand () under the right elbow joint. Left walking stance high front strike with the right reverse knife-hand toward DF. Keep the right foot slightly off the ground.
- 14Execute a high turning kick () to DF with the right foot and then lower it to the left foot. High turning kick with the right foot to DF.
- 15Execute a middle back piercing kick () to F with the left foot. Perform 14 and 15 in a fast motion. Middle back piercing kick to F with the left foot.
- 16Lower the left foot to F, forming a left L-stance toward E while executing a middle guarding block () to E with the forearm. Left L-stance forearm middle guarding block toward E.
- 17Execute a middle turning kick () to DE with the left foot. Middle turning kick to DE with the left foot.
- 18Lower the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to C, forming a right fixed stance (고정 서기) toward C while executing an U-shape block () toward C. Right fixed stance U-shape block toward C. Keep the left heel slightly off the ground.
- 19Jump and spin around counter-clockwise, landing on the same spot to form a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block () to C with a knife-hand. Left L-stance middle guarding block with a knife-hand toward C.
- 20Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward C, at the same time executing a low thrust to C with the right upset fingertip. Left walking stance low thrust with the right upset fingertip toward C. Other View
- 21Execute a side back strike to D with the right back fist (등 주먹) and a low block () to C with the left forearm while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot. Right L-stance side back strike to D with the right back fist.
- 22Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward C while executing a middle thrust to C with the right straight fingertip. Right walking stance middle thrust with the right straight fingertip toward C. Other View
- 23Move the left foot to B, turning counter-clockwise to form a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward B while executing a high block () to B with the left double forearm. Left walking stance high block with a left double forearm toward B. Keep both back fists facing upward.
- 24Move the right foot to B, forming a sitting stance (앉은 서기) toward C while executing a middle front block () to C with the right forearm, and then a high side strike () to B with the right back fist (등 주먹). Sitting stance high side strike with the right back fist toward C. Other View Application of No. 24
- 25Execute a middle side piercing kick () to A with the right foot, turning counter-clockwise and then lower it to A. Middle side piercing kick to A with the right foot. Keep the right heel slightly off the ground.
- 26Execute a middle side piercing kick () to A with the left foot turning clockwise. Middle side piercing kick to A with the left foot.
- 27Lower the left foot to A and then execute a middle block () to B with an X-knife-hand while forming a left L-stance toward B, pivoting with the left foot. Left L-stance middle block with an X-knife-hand toward B. Applicaiton Blocking
- 28Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward B while executing an upward block to B with both palms. Left walking stance upward block with both palms toward B.
- 29Move the left foot on line AB and then execute a rising block () to A with the right forearm while forming a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward A. Right walking stance rising block with a right forearm toward A.
- 30Execute a middle punch (Kaunde Jirugi) to A with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward A. Right walking stance middle punch with the left fist toward A. Keep the left heel slightly off the ground. END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture. Parallel ready stance (Narani Junbi Sogi) toward D. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | # SYNOPSIS The Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do consists of 15 volumes. The contents of each volume is listed below: ## VOLUME I: 1) Origin and Development of Martial Arts 2) History of Taekwon-Do 3) Moral Culture 4) Philosophy 5) Training Schedule 6) Cycle and Composition of Taekwon-Do 7) Demonstration A) Model Sparring B) Pre-arranged Free Sparring C) Sample of Self-defence Techniques (호신술) 8) About the Author 9) Group photos ## VOLUME II: 1) Theory of Power 2) Attacking and Blocking Tools 3) Vital Sports 4) Training A) Training Hall B) Conduct in Do Jang C) Training Equipment D) Practice Suits 5) Stances 6) Training Aids ## VOLUME III: Hand Techniques ## VOLUME IV: Foot Techniques ## VOLUME V: Sparring ## VOLUME VI: Fundamental Exercises (A) ## VOLUME VII: Fundamental Exercises (B) VOLUME VIII: 1) Four-Direction Punch 2) Four-Direction Block 3) Pattern Chon-Ji 4) Pattern Dan-Gun 5) Pattern Do-San VOLUME IX: 1) Pattern Won-Hyo 2) Pattern Yul-Guk 3) Pattern Joong-Gun VOLUME X: 1) Pattern Toi-Gae 2) Four-Direction Thrust 3) Pattern Hwa-Rang 4) Pattern Choong-Moo VOLUME XI: 1) Pattern Gwang-Gae 2) Pattern Po-Eun 3) Pattern Ge-Baek VOLUME XII: 1) Pattern Eui-Am 2) Pattern Choong-Jang 3) Pattern Juche VOLUME XIII: 1) Pattern Sam-II 2) Pattern Yoo-Sin 3) Pattern Choi-Yong VOLUME XIV: 1) Pattern Yon-Gae 2) Pattern Ul-Ji 3) Pattern Moon-Moo VOLUME XV: 1) Pattern So-San 2) Pattern Se-Jong 3) Pattern Tong-Il
Vol. 10, p. 217.
Source: Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do, Gen. Choi Hong Hi. Interpretation: Vol. 1, p. 157. Full walkthrough: Vol. 10, p. 217.