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    Pattern (Tul)-4th Kup

    Joong-Gun

    중근

    Named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun

    Belt Grade

    4th Kup

    Blue Belt

    Movements

    32

    Ready Posture

    Diagram

    I

    vertical line

    Meaning

    Joong-Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, who played the leading role in the Korea-Japan merger. The 32 movements represent Mr. Ahn's age when he was executed in Lui-Shung prison in 1910.

    Examiner often asks

    • 1.Why does Joong-Gun have 32 movements?
    • 2.Who did Ahn Joong-Gun assassinate, and why is he significant?
    • 3.Where and when was Ahn Joong-Gun executed?

    Pattern Movements

    All 32 movements of Joong-Gun, transcribed from the Encyclopedia.

    1. 1Move the left foot to B, forming a right L-stance toward B while executing a middle side block () to B with a left reverse knife-hand (). Right L-stance middle side block with a reverse knife-hand toward B. # Ready Posture Keep the forearms crossed in front of the chest, placing the blocking one under the other, both palms facing downward.
    2. 2Execute a low side front snap kick () to B with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 1. Low side front snap kick to B with the left foot.
    3. 3Lower the left foot to B and then move the right foot to B, forming a left rear foot stance (뒷발 서기) toward B while executing an upward block with a right palm. Left rear foot stance upward block with a right palm toward B. The palm reaches the target in a circular motion.
    4. 4Move the right foot to A, forming a left L-stance toward A, at the same time executing a middle side block () to A with a right reverse knife-hand (). Left L-stance middle side block with a right reverse knife-hand toward A.
    5. 5Execute a low side front snap kick () to A with the right foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 4. Low side front snap kick to A with the right foot.
    6. 6Lower the right foot to A and then move the left foot to A, forming a right rear foot stance (뒷발 서기) toward A while executing an upward block with the left palm. Right rear foot stance upward block with the left palm toward A. The palm reaches the target in a circular motion. Keep the right heel slightly off the ground.
    7. 7Move 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.
    8. 8Execute a high strike to D with the right upper elbow while forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward D, slipping the left foot to D. Left walking stance right upper elbow strike () toward D. Keep the body full facing.
    9. 9Move the right foot to D, forming a left L-stance toward D, at the same time executing a middle guarding block () to D with a knife-hand. Left L-stance knife-hand middle guarding block toward D.
    10. 10Execute a high strike to D with the left upper elbow, at the same time forming a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward D, slipping the right foot to D. Right walking stance left upper elbow strike () toward D.
    11. 11Move the left foot to D, forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward D while executing a high vertical punch () to D with a twin fist (). Left walking stance high vertical punch with a twin fist toward D.
    12. 12Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward D while executing an upset punch () to D with a twin fist (). Right walking stance upset punch with a twin fist toward D.
    13. 13Move the right foot on line CD, and then turn counter-clockwise to form a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward C while executing a rising block () with an X-fist. Left walking stance rising block with an X-fist toward C. # Application
    14. 14Move the left foot to E, forming a right L-stance toward E while executing a high side strike () to E with the left back fist (등 주먹). Right L-stance high side strike with the left back fist toward E. Keep the forearms crossed in front of the chest, placing the left one under the right, with both palms facing downward.
    15. 15Twist the left fist counter-clockwise until the back fist (등 주먹) faces downward, at the same time forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward E, slipping the left foot to E. Left walking stance toward E. # Application of No. 15. Grabbed by an opponent Twisting counter-clockwise Released Keep the body full facing the opponent.
    16. 16Execute a high punch (Nopunde Jirugi) to E with the right fist while maintaining a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward E. Perform 15 and 16 in a fast motion. Left walking stance high punch with the right fist toward E. Keep the right heel slightly off the ground.
    17. 17Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to F, forming a left L-stance toward F while executing a high side strike () to F with a right back fist (등 주먹). Left L-stance high side strike with the right back fist toward F. Other View Keep the left heel slightly off the ground.
    18. 18Twist the right fist counter-clockwise until the back fist (등 주먹) faces downward while forming a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward F, slipping the right foot to F. Right walking stance toward F. # Previous Posture # Application Grabbed by an opponent. Twisting clockwise Released
    19. 19Execute a high punch (Nopunde Jirugi) to F with the left fist while maintaining a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward F. Right walking stance high punch with the left fist toward F. Keep the left heel slightly off the ground.
    20. 20Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance (걷는 서기) toward C while executing a high block () to C with a left double forearm. Left walking stance high block with the left double forearm toward C.
    21. 21Execute a middle punch (Kaunde Jirugi) to C with the left fist while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot. Right L-stance middle punch toward C. Applications
    22. 22Execute a middle side piercing kick () to C with the right foot. Middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.
    23. 23Lower the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance (걷는 서기) toward C while executing a high side block () to C with the right double forearm. Right walking stance high side block with the right double forearm toward C.
    24. 24Execute a middle punch (Kaunde Jirugi) to C with the right fist while forming a left L-stance toward C, pulling the right foot. Left L-stance middle punch with the right fist toward C.
    25. 25Execute a middle side piercing kick () to C with the left foot. Middle side piercing kick to C with the left foot.
    26. 26Lower the left foot to C, forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block () to C with the forearm. Right L-stance forearm middle guarding block toward C. The forearm becomes half facing the opponent.
    27. 27Execute a pressing block () to C with the right palm while forming a left low stance (낮춰 서기) toward C, slipping the left foot. Left low stance pressing block with the right palm toward C.
    28. 28Move the right foot to C, forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a middle guarding block () to C with the forearm. Left L-stance forearm middle guarding block toward C. Application of No. 28
    29. 29Execute a pressing block () to C with the left palm while forming a right low stance (낮춰 서기) toward C, slipping the right foot. Right low stance pressing block with the left palm toward C.
    30. 30Bring the left foot to the right foot, forming a close stance (모아 서기) toward A while executing an angle punch () with the right fist. Close stance toward A with the right fist angle punch.
    31. 31Move the right foot to A, forming a right fixed stance (고정 서기) toward A while executing a U-shape block () to A. Right fixed stance U-shape block toward A. * 1. The reverse knife-hand () is the blocking tool. * 2. Blocking tools form a vertical line with the knee at the moment of the block.
    32. 32Bring the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to B, forming a left fixed stance (고정 서기) toward B, at the same time executing a U-shape block () to B. Left fixed stance U-shape block toward B. Blocking Pushing Striking Other View END. Bring the left foot back to a ready posture. Close ready stance (준비 서기) B 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. 9, p. 211.

    Source: Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do, Gen. Choi Hong Hi. Interpretation: Vol. 1, p. 156. Full walkthrough: Vol. 9, p. 211.

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