Do-San
도산
Pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho
Belt Grade
7th Kup
Green Tag
Movements
24
Ready Posture
Diagram
Z
Z-shape — vertical stem with horizontal arms top-right and bottom-left
Meaning
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 the education of Korea and its independence movement.
Examiner often asks
- 1.Who is Do-San named after?
- 2.What do the 24 movements of Do-San represent?
- 3.What did Ahn Chang-Ho devote his life to?
Pattern Movements
All 24 movements of Do-San, transcribed from the Encyclopedia.
- 1Move the left foot to B, forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward B while executing a high side block () to B with the left outer forearm. Left walking stance outer forearm high side block toward B. The forearm becomes half facing the opponent. Keep the back forearms crossed in front of the right chest, placing the blocking arm on the other.
- 2Execute a middle punch (Kaunde Jirugi) to B with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward B. Left walking stance middle punch toward B. Keep the right heel slightly off the ground.
- 3Move the left foot on line AB, and then turn clockwise to form a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward A while executing a high side block () to A with the right outer forearm Right walking stance outer forearm high side block toward A. Keep the left heel slightly off the ground. Keep the back forearms crossed in front of the left chest, placing the blocking one on the other.
- 4Execute 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 toward A. Keep the left heel slightly off the ground.
- 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.
- 6Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight fingertip. Right walking stance straight fingertip thrust () toward D.
- 7Twist the right knife-hand together with the body counter-clockwise until its palm faces downward and then move the left foot to D, turning counter-clockwise to form a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward D while executing a high side strike () to D with the left back fist (등 주먹). Left walking stance back fist high side strike toward D. # Previous Posture Keep the back fists faced upward, placing the striking one under the other. Keep pivoting with both feet. # Application of No. 7 Wrist is grabbed. Wrist is released.
- 8Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward D while executing a high side strike () to D with the right fist. Right walking stance back fist (등 주먹) high side strike toward D. Keep the back fist facing upward, placing the striking one under the other.
- 9Move the left foot to E, turning counterclockwise to form a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward E while executing a high side block () to E with the left outer forearm. Left walking stance outer forearm high side block toward E. Keep the back forearms crossed in front of the right chest, placing the blocking one on the other.
- 10Execute a middle punch (Kaunde Jirugi) to E with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward E. Left walking stance middle punch toward E. Keep the right heel slightly off the ground.
- 11Move the left foot on line EF, and then turn clockwise to form a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward F while executing a high side block () to F with the right outer forearm. Right walking stance outer forearm high side block toward F. Keep the left heel slightly off the ground.
- 12Execute a middle punch (Kaunde Jirugi) to F with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward F. Right walking stance middle punch toward F. Keep the left heel slightly off the ground.
- 13Move the left foot to CE, forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward CE, at the same time executing a high wedging block () to CE with the outer forearm. Left walking stance outer forearm high wedging block toward CE. Keep both back fists facing the opponent.
- 14Execute a middle front snap kick () to CE with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 13. Middle front snap kick to CE with the right foot.
- 15Lower the right foot to CE, forming a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward CE while executing a middle punch (Kaunde Jirugi) to CE with the right fist. Right walking stance middle punch toward CE.
- 16Execute a middle punch (Kaunde Jirugi) to CE with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward CE. Perform 15 and 16 in a fast motion. Right walking stance middle punch toward CE.
- 17Move the right foot to CF, forming a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward CF while executing a high wedging block () to CF with the outer forearm. Right walking stance outer forearm high wedging block toward CF. Keep both back fists facing the opponent.
- 18Execute a middle front snap kick () to CF with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 17. Right walking stance (걷는 서기) middle front snap kick toward CF with the left foot.
- 19Lower the left foot to CF, forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward CF while executing a middle punch (Kaunde Jirugi) to CF with the left fist. Left walking stance middle punch toward CF.
- 20Execute a middle punch (Kaunde Jirugi) to CF with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward CF. Perform 19 and 20 in a fast motion. Left walking stance middle punch toward CF. Keep the right heel slightly off the ground.
- 21Move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward C, at the same time executing a rising block () with the left forearm. Left walking stance forearm rising block toward C.
- 22Move the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward C while executing a rising block () with the right forearm. Right walking stance forearm rising block toward C. Other View
- 23Move the left foot to B, turning counter-clockwise to form a sitting stance (앉은 서기) toward D while executing a middle side strike () to B with the left knife-hand. Sitting stance knife-hand side strike toward D. ```markdown # Previous Posture Keep the back forearms crossed in front of the right chest, placing the left forearm on the right forearm.
- 24Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to A, forming a sitting stance (앉은 서기) toward D while executing a middle side strike () to A with the right knife-hand. Sitting stance knife-hand side strike toward D. Keep the left heel slightly off the ground. Keep the back forearms crossed in front of the left chest, placing the right forearm on the left forearm. END: Bring the right 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. 8, p. 225.
Source: Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do, Gen. Choi Hong Hi. Interpretation: Vol. 1, p. 156. Full walkthrough: Vol. 8, p. 225.