A
Basic Martial Arts Forms Cross Reference
The underlying reason I have created this cross-reference is for a better understanding of the forms we are taught. It is my belief that to have a thorough understanding of your form, I feel that you need to know its structure, technique, hidden techniques, and meaning. In addition, you need to know its history, where it came from, where it’s been, its different names and meanings, and its physical differences. The knowledge of the differences will give you, the final piece in form knowledge, the why and how to change a form. The basic reasons for changing a form are
- Environment (Coastal
plains, Beach, Mountains, City, etc.)
- Social (taboos against
certain moves, style of dress, or just how an average person moves,
Philosophical)
- Body Types (If, for
example, a form was developed for an average body type of 5'4" medium
build, how would it be changed for 6'+ sight build?)
- Evolution (Changes that
could include the first two, but may also include handling the development
of New Weapons and Skills)
I am firmly convinced the old masters took this into consideration, with
each generation of the form. I am, most assuredly NOT saying that the most
recent form is better than all other versions. I consider all versions to be
equally valuable for a multitude of reasons.
In this Cross Reference I'm not including a majority of the Chinese forms
at this time, for space considerations, and I am focusing on the China /
Okinawa / Japan / Korea link (with Emphasis on Korea). I am also excluding
those forms that are primarily Weapons Forms.
Note: On my cross references, I do fully,
where possible, match form to form between the various styles. Most styles will
alter forms in either minor or major ways, but the telling basic structure
should still be there. If I have a comparison that is over 70 %, I will believe
I have the same form.
Note 2: I fully recognize that I may have
errors, or am missing information. This is a work in progress. Fell free to
e-mail me or leave messages in the guest book. Be forewarned though that any
form information sent by this method, may and probably will be imported into
this website.
This first table contains the forms that are most generally attributed to
basic training (up to 2nd Dan) or common usage between styles. Where connected
clicking on the form name will bring up more detail.
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Korean (Tang Soo Do) |
Japanese |
Okinawan |
Chinese |
Basic Name Translation |
Base |
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Kee Cho Hyung |
Taikoku |
Kihon |
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Basic Form |
Shorin-Ryu |
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Kee Cho Hyung Il Bu |
Taikoku Shodan |
Kihon Kata Ichi |
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Basic Form 1st |
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Kee Cho Hyung Ee Bu |
Taikoku Nidan |
Kihon Kata Ni |
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Basic Form 2nd |
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Kee Cho Hyung Sam Bu |
Taikoku Sandan |
Kihon Kata Sa |
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Basic Form 3rd |
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Pyung Ahn |
Heian |
Pinan |
Chiang-Nan |
Peaceful Mind |
Shuri-te -> Shorin |
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Pyung Ahn Cho Dan |
Heian Shodan |
Pinan Nidan |
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Peaceful Mind 1st |
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Pyung Ahn Ee Dan |
Heian Nidan |
Pinan Shodan |
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Peaceful Mind 2nd |
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Pyung Ahn Sam Dan |
Heian Sandan |
Pinan Sandan |
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Peaceful Mind 3rd |
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Pyung Ahn Sa Dan |
Heian Sadan |
Pinan Sadan |
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Peaceful Mind 4th |
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Pyung Ahn Oe Dan |
Heian Godan |
Pinan Godan |
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Peaceful Mind 5th |
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Bassai (Pal Che, Palsek) |
Bassai |
Passai |
Patsai |
Breaking Through the fortress |
Shuri-te -> Shorin & Tomari-Te |
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Bassai So |
Bassai So |
Patsai Sho |
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Lesser |
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Bassai Tae |
Bassai Dai |
Patsai Dai |
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Greater |
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Tjin Tae |
Shoin (Chin Te) |
Chin Te |
Chin-Tei |
Small Hands |
Shuri-te -> Shorin |
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Nai Ahn Chi (Chul Ghi) |
Tekki |
Nai Han Chi (Naihanchin / Naifaunchi / Naihanshi) |
Nai Fuan Chin |
Iron Horse. |
Shuri-te -> Shorei (Shuri-Te, Tomari-Te) |
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Nai Ahn Chi Cho Dan |
Tekki Shodan |
Nai Ahn Chi Shodan |
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Iron Horse 1st. |
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Nai Ahn Chi Ee Dan |
Tekki Nidan |
Nai Ahn Chi Nidan |
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Iron Horse 2nd. |
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Nai Ahn Chi Sam Dan |
Tekki Sandan |
Nai Ahn Chi Sandan |
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Iron Horse 3rd. |
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Oh Sip Sa Bo |
Gojushiho |
Useishi (Gojushiho / Ouseushi) |
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54 steps |
Shuri-Te |
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Oh Sip Sa Bo Cho |
Goju Shiho Sho |
Useishi So |
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Lesser |
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Oh Sip Sa Bo Dae |
Goju Shiho Dai |
Useishi Dai |
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Greater |
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Tjin Tto (Tjin Do / Jin Do / Jin Dong / Jin Dwe) |
GanKaku (Gunkuku) |
Chin Do, Chinto |
Chintou |
Crane on a Rock |
Shuri-te (Shuri-Te, Tomari-Te) |
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Sang Gook Kwan |
? |
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Snake Form... Ultimate Fist? Sul Who Won Tae Lang? |
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Rohaee (Ro Pae / Ro Hi / Lo Hi) |
Meikyo |
Rohai (Lorei) |
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Vision of a White Heron (bright mirror) |
Tomari-Te (Shuri-Te, Tomari-Te) |
This second table
contains the forms that are most generally attributed to advanced training
(past 2nd Dan). There will be some unique (style) usage forms here.
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Korean (Tang Soo Do) |
Japanese |
Okinawan |
Chinese |
Basic Name Translation |
Base |
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Ssi Syan (Ban Wol / Shi Shan) |
Hangetsu |
Seishan (Sesan / Seisan / Sechin) |
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Thirteen Hands |
Shuri-te & Naha-Te -> Shorei-ryu |
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Bae Rin Bba |
Suparinpe (Suparimpi, Hyakuhachiho) |
Pechurin (Pachurin, Suparinpe, Suparinpa) |
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The final 108 Hands |
Snake Form Kung Fu -> Naha-Te |
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Dam Toi |
Tensho |
Tensho |
Based on RokKushu |
Change Grips - Heaven's Breath |
White Crane ŕNaha-Te ŕ Goju (1916) |
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Ee Sip Sa Bo |
Nijushiro (Nan Dan Sho) |
Neiseishi (Niseichi / Niseishi) |
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24 Step |
Naha-Te Shorin Shito Ryu -> Shotokan (Tomari-Te) |
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Eun Bee (Aem Pi, Yonbe) |
Empi |
Wanshu (Wansu) |
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Flying Swallow |
Tomari-Te (Shuri-Te, Tomari-Te) |
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Goo Reung Hoo Ah |
Kururunfa |
Kururunfa (Kururunfua / Kururumfa) |
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Seventeen |
Naha-Te |
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Hakko (So-Jin) |
Sochin |
Sochin |
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Immovable |
Naha-Te (Tomari-Te) |
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Jaon (Tji Ong / Jah Oon) |
Jion |
Jion (Join Ji) |
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Temple Sound. |
Shuri-Te -> Shorei-ryu (Shuri-Te, Tomari-Te) |
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Sip Soo (Jinte / Jin Thwe / Jit Dae) |
Jutte |
Jittie (Jute / Jitti) |
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10 Hands |
Shuri-Te & Tomari-Te (Shuri-Te, Tomari-Te) |
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Jun Jang |
Jung Jang |
Jung Jang |
? |
Len Losik gave this form name and breakout, but it's unknown to me |
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Kong Sang Koon (Kong San Gun / Kong San Kung) |
Kanku |
Kushanku (Kosoku / Kusanku) |
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Viewing the Sky |
Shuri-Te -> Shorin |
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Kong Sang Koon So |
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Kosoku Sho, Kusanku Sho |
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Lesser Form |
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Kong Sang Koon Dae |
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Kosoku Dai, Kusanku Dai |
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Greater Form |
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Sai Hoo Ah (Sae Pa) |
Saifa |
Saiha (Saifua) |
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The Final Breaking Point |
Naha-Te |
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Senchin |
Seiunchin (Seienchin) |
Seenchin (Seinuchin / Seichin / Seiyonshin / Seyouchin) |
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Lull in the storm |
Naha-Te |
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Tsan Tjin (Sam Jin) |
Sanchin |
Sanchin |
Saamchin |
Three Battle |
Dragon form Kung Fu-->Naha-Te / White Crane Base Form / Chi Gung |
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Sip Pal |
Sepai |
Seipai (Seipa / Sepai) |
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Eighteen Hands |
Naha-Te |
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Ssan Ssi Bbai |
Sanseiru |
Sanseiru (Sanseru / Sanseryu) |
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Thirty-Six Hands. |
Naha-Te |
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Tjin (Jah Won) |
Jiin |
Jiin |
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A Temple Ground Named after a Saint |
Naha-Te (Shuri-Te, Tomari-Te) |
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Wunsu |
Unsu |
Unsu (Unshu, Yansa) |
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Hands of a cloud |
Naha-Te -> Shorin Shito Ryu -> Shotokan (Tomari-Te) |
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Ssi Boai |
Shisochin |
Shisochin (Shisochin / Sisounchin / Chisochin, Shisoochin) |
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Forty Seven Hands |
Naha-Te |
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Woon Su |
Woon Su |
Woon Su |
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Royal Court Form |
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Yo Se Geuk Pa Dae |
Geliasi Dai |
Geliasi Dai |
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To Destroy or Demolish |
Naha-Te ŕ Goju (1944) |
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Yo Se Geuk Pa Dae Il |
Geliasi Dai Ichi |
Geliasi Dai Ichi |
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To Destroy or Demolish 1st |
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Yo Se Geuk Pa Dae Ee |
Geliasi Dai Nai |
Geliasi Dai Nai |
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To Destroy or Demolish 2nd |
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So Rim Jahng Kwan (Jang Kwon) |
WanKu |
Wanku (Wankan / Okan) |
Chang Quan |
Kings Crown.... Northern Shaolin Long fist (Losik for Wanku) |
Northern Shaolin Tomari-Te -> Shorin (Shuri-Te, Tomari-Te) |
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Tae Guk Kwon |
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Tai Chi Chuan |
Grand Ultimate Fist |
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Ananku |
Ananku |
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Peace from the south |
Tomari-Te |
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Wanduan |
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Ryukyu’s Greatest Fighting King |
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Anan |
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Aram |
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Gopei-Sho |
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Peacock Form |
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Kanshiwa |
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Uechi Ryu style created by Master Kanei Uechi |
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Konchin |
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Uechi Ryu style created by Master Kanei Uechi |
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Seirui |
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Uechi Ryu style created by Master Kanei Uechi |
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Matsukaze |
Wankuan |
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Pine Tree Wind |
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Aoyanagi |
Aoyagi |
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Green Will |
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Hachuko |
Hafa |
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White Swan / 100 Birds |
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Nanshu |
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Southern Hand |
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Hakutsura |
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White Crane |
Shaolin Form |
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Nipapo |
Nipipo |
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28 Steps |
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Papuren |
Pipuren |
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8 Steps at a time |
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Ryusho |
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Dragon Hand |
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Ryuho |
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Dragon Walk |
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Tae Ji Hyul (Dae Ji Hyul / Tae Ji Heyul) |
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Finding the vital points of the earth |
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This third table contains
the recent Soo Bahk Do / Tae Kwon Do forms and those which are most unique to
Korea.
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Korean (Tang Soo Do) |
Name Meaning |
Creation Date |
Created By |
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Chil San (Chil Sung / Chul San) |
Seven Stars (the Big Dipper) and Seven Spiritual Ways. High level patterns based on interpreting the 'kwonbop' pattern described in the Muye Tobo T'ongji |
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Hwang Kee |
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Chil San Ilro |
Seven Stars 1st |
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Hwang Kee |
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Chil San Eero |
Seven Stars 2nd |
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Hwang Kee |
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Chil San Samro |
Seven Stars 3rd |
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Hwang Kee |
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Chil San Saro |
Seven Stars 4th |
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Hwang Kee |
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Chil San Oero |
Seven Stars 5th |
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Hwang Kee |
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Chil San |
Seven Stars 6th |
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Hwang Kee |
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Chil San |
Seven Stars 7th |
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Hwang Kee |
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Byun Soo Shin |
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Bon Kook |
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Bbi Bbi Ya |
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Bbi Bbi Ya Cho Dan |
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Bbi Bbi Ya Ee Dan |
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Bbi Bbi Ya Sam Dan |
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Chung Yu (Ssai Ryu) |
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Dae Soo |
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Hae San |
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Hwa Sun |
Pure Flower. (Hwa - Flower, Sun - Pure or Hermit) |
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Hwang Kee |
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Joong Sip Soo |
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Sa Doo Jang |
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Sa Doo Jang Cho Dan |
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Sa Doo Jang Ee Dan |
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Sa Doo Jang Sam Dan |
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Ship Dan Khum |
10 level forms |
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Hwang Kee |
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Tae Pyung |
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Yuk Ro |
Entering the Discipline of Yuk Ro (Yuk - 6 / Ro Path) Six Paths |
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Hwang Kee |
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Yuk Ro Cho Dan |
Top Gate, was named "Du Man" |
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Hwang Kee |
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Yuk Ro Ee Dan |
Middle Cutting, was named "Jang Jil Hyung" |
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Hwang Kee |
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Yuk Ro Sam Dan |
Embracing Moon, was named "Pul Wol Do" |
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Hwang Kee |
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Yuk Ro Sa Dan |
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Hwang Kee |
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Yuk Ro Oe Dan |
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Hwang Kee |
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Yuk Ro |
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Hwang Kee |
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Korean Tae Kwon Do |
Name Meaning |
Creation Date |
Created By |
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Choong Jung EE-Jahng |
ATA |
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ATA |
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Choong Jung IL-Jahng |
ATA |
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ATA |
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In Wha EE-Jhang |
ATA |
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ATA |
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In Wha IL-Jhang |
ATA |
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ATA |
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Songahm EE-Jahng |
ATA |
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ATA |
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Songahm IL-Jahng |
ATA |
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ATA |
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Songahm OH-Jahng |
ATA |
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ATA |
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Songahm SAH-Jahng |
ATA |
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ATA |
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Songahm SAHM-Jahng |
ATA |
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ATA |
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Chang Han |
ITF - Tae Kwon Do form group Name by Choi Hong-hi, translates to Blue cottage. It is the pseudonym of Choi Hong Hi. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Ch'oi-Young (Choi-Yong) |
ITF – (18) Named after General Choi Yong in 14th century (Koryo Dynasty). General Choi Yong was greatly respected for his loyalty, patriotism, and humility. His subordinate commanders under the command of General Yi Sung Gae executed him. General Yi Sung Gae later became the first king of the Lee Dynasty. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Chon Hi (Chon-Ji) |
ITF – (1) The Heaven The Earth. This is translated as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history. As such it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts and complementary parts. One part represents the Heaven and the other the Earth. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Ch'un Jang (Choong-Jang) |
ITF – (14) The Pseudonym given to General Kim Duk Ryang 14 century (Lee Dynasty). This pattern ends with a left- hand attack to symbolizing the tragedy of his death at the young age of 27 in prison. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Chung-Gun (Joong-Gun) |
ITF – (6) Named after patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro Bumi Ito the first Japanese Governor general of Korea (responsible in part for the Korea- Japan merger). There are 32 movements in this pattern representing Mr. Ahn’s age when he was executed at Lui-Shung prison in 1910. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Chung-Mu (Choong-Moo) |
ITF – (9) The name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Lee Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armored battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death, having no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the king. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Eui-Am |
ITF – Pseudonym of Son Byong Hi leader of the Korean Independence Movement on March1, 1919. The 45 movements indicate his age when he changed the name of Dong Hak (Oriental Culture) to Chondo Kyo (Heavenly Way Religion) in 1905. The diagram (I) represents his indomitable spirit, displayed while dedicating himself to the prosperity of his nation. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Juche |
ITF – Philosophical Idea that man is the master of everything and decides everything (master of his own destiny). It is believed that this idea was rooted in Baekdu Mountain, which symbolizes the spirit of the Korean people. The diagram (&) represents Baekdu Mountain. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Kae-Baek (Ge-Baek) |
ITF – (12) Named after Ge-Baek a great general in the Baek Je Dynasty (660 AD).The diagram ( I ) representing his severe and strict military discipline. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Ki-Cho 1 |
ITF – Basic Form |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Ko-Dang |
ITF – (17) Pseudonym of patriot Cho Man Sik, who dedicated his life to secession and to education of his nation. The 39 movements are the number of his imprisonments, and the latitude of his birthplace. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Kwang-Gae |
ITF – (10) Named after Kwang-Gae-Toh-Wang the 19th king of the Koguryu Dynasty. He regained all lost territories and part of Manchuria. The diagram (+) represents the expansion and recovery of lost territory. The 39 movements are referring to the first two figures of 391 A.D., the year he came to the throne. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Moon-Moo |
ITF – Honors the 30th King of the Silla. His body was buried near Dae Wang Am (Great King’s Rock). According to his will, the body was placed in the sea "Where my soul shall forever defend my land against the Japanese." It is said that the Sok Gul Am (Stone Cave) was built to guard his tomb. The Sok Gul Am is a fine example of the culture of the Silla Dynasty. The 61 movements in this pattern symbolize the last two figures of 661 A.D. when Moon Moo came to the throne. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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P'o-Un (Po-Eun) |
ITF – (11) The
Pseudonym of a loyal subject Chong Mong-Chu (1400) who was a famous poet.
Every Korean knows the poem “I would not serve a second master though I might
be crucified a hundred times”. He was also a pioneer in the field of physics.
The diagram (–) represents his unerring loyalty to the king and country
towards the end of the Koryo Dynasty. Similar enough to Nai Ahn Chi Cho Dan Hyung to be a cousin, if not a sibling. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Sam-Jl (Sam-IL) |
ITF – (16) Historical date of the Korean Independence movement (March 1, 1919). The 33 movements symbolize the 33 patriots who planned the movement. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Se-Jong |
ITF – (19) Name of the greatest Korean King Se-Jong who invented the Korean alphabet in 1443. The diagram (Z) represents the king, while the 24 movements refer to the 24 letters of the Korean alphabet. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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So-San |
ITF – Pseudonym of the great monk Choi Hyong Ung (1520-1604) from the Lee Dynasty. The 72 movements refer to his age when he, and his pupil Sa Myung Dang, organized a corps of monk soldiers. The monk soldiers helped defend against the Japanese pirates who overran most of the Korean peninsula in 1592. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Tam-Gum (Dan-Gun) |
ITF – (2) Named after the Holy Dan-Gun the legendary founder of Korea in 2333 BC |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Tol-Gye (Toi-Gye) |
ITF – (7) The Pen name of the noted Scholar Yi Hwang (16th century) who was an authority on neo-Confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on the 37th latitude, the diagram (~) represents "scholar". |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Tong-Il |
ITF – (20) Denotes the resolution of the unification of Korea. The diagram (I) symbolizes the homogenous race. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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To-San (Do-San) |
ITF – (3) The Pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life that he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Ul-Ji |
ITF – (15) Named after General Ul-Ji Moon Dok 612 AD who defended Korea against a Tang’s invasion force of nearly one million soldiers led by Yang Je in 612 A.D. Ul-Ji employing hit and run guerilla tactics, was able to decimate a large percentage of the force. The diagram ( L) represents his surname. The 42 movements represents the author’s age when he designed the pattern |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Wan Jun |
ITF – Pursuit of Excellence |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Won-Hyo |
ITF – (4) The Monk who introduced
Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in 686 AD. Very Similar to Pyung Ahn Ee Dan, enough so to be a cousin if not a sibling. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Yon-Gae |
ITF – Named after General Yon Gae Somoon 649 AD Koguryo Dynasty. The 49 movements refer to the last two figures of 649 A. D., the Year he forced the Tang Dynasty to quit Korea after destroying nearly 300,000 of their troops at Ansi Sung. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Yul-Kok (Yul-Gok) |
ITF – (5) The Pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584) (the Confucius of Korea). The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on 38’ latitude and the diagram (~) represents "scholar". |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Yu-Sin (Yoo-Sin) |
ITF – (13) Named after General Kim Yoo Sin from the Silla Dynasty. The 68 movements refer to the last two numbers of 668 A. D., the year Korea was united as a country. The ready posture signifies a sword drawn on the right rather than left side, symbolizing Yoo Sin’s mistake of following his king’s orders to fight with foreign forces against his own nation. |
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ITF Gen. Choi |
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Hwarang |
ITF – (8) Named after the Hwa-Rang Youth group in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity. |
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ITF Han Cha Kyo |
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Beethoven's 5th |
Beethoven's 5th |
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Jhoon Rhee |
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Chosan |
Ancestor |
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Jhoon Rhee |
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Exodus |
Exodus |
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Jhoon Rhee |
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Granada |
Granada |
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Jhoon Rhee |
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Hangook |
Done To The Korean National Anthem |
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Jhoon Rhee |
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Jayoo |
Freedom |
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Jhoon Rhee |
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Jung Hee |
Justice |
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Jhoon Rhee |
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Kamsah |
Appreciation |
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Jhoon Rhee |
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Meegok |
America |
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Pyung Fa |
Peace |
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Chung Bong 1 |
Tae Kwon Do - Song Moo Kwan Form |
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SMK |
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Chung Bong 2 |
Tae Kwon Do - Song Moo Kwan Form |
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SMK |
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Chung Bong 3 |
Tae Kwon Do - Song Moo Kwan Form |
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SMK |
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Chung Bong 4 |
Tae Kwon Do - Song Moo Kwan Form |
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SMK |
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Chung Bong 5 |
Tae Kwon Do - Song Moo Kwan Form |
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SMK |
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Chung Bong 6 |
Tae Kwon Do - Song Moo Kwan Form |
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SMK |
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Chung Bong 7 |
Tae Kwon Do - Song Moo Kwan Form |
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SMK |
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Cheonkwon (Chun Kwon) |
WTF BLACK BELT POOMSE 7 - The word means "sky" or "heaven"; that which rules the universe. The vast sky is infinite and mysterious - it gives rise to the human imagination. The movements of this poomse are full of both piety and vitality since, as earthbound, we look to the sky. |
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Hansoo (Han Soo) |
WTF BLACK BELT POOMSE 8 - Water is the essence of life. From a single drop it forms streams, rivers, and oceans. It can be serene or wild, strong or soft. Its fluid power is persistent, yet it takes the shape of its vessel. Hansoo means water and its movement is fluid and forceful, like that for which it is named. |
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Ilyo (Ill Yo) |
WTF BLACK BELT POOMSE 9 - Ilyo is the Korean word for "oneness with the universe" (the Hindi equivalent is nirvana). It is a Buddhist concept that is achieved when someone’s body, mind, and spirit become one. It can only be reached when all worldly desires have been discarded. |
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Jitae (Ji Tae) |
WTF BLACK BELT POOMSE 6 - Jitae is the earth, from which all life springs and then returns. All natural phenomena originates from the earth and, it’s these properties that apply to this poomse. The movements of Jitae are a harmonious blend of implicitly welling power and strong muscles. It represents the vigor of life. |
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Keumgang (Kumkang) |
WTF BLACK BELT POOMSE 2 - The original meaning of the word is that which is "too strong to be broken." In Buddhism it further means, "what can break off every agony of mind, with the combination of wisdom and virtue." Diamonds are the hardest substance known, and the Korean word for diamond is keumgang-seok. The most beautiful mountain in Korea’s Taebaek range is called Keumgang-san. In Taekwondo keumgang stands for movement that is based on spiritual strength; that is both as beautiful and majestic as the diamond mountain, and as strong as diamonds. |
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Koryo |
WTF BLACK BELT POOMSE 1 - The English word Korea comes from the ancient dynasty called Koryo. The people of Koryo were known for great fortitude and they persistently defeated the Mongolian hordes that swept over most of the known world of that time. Koryo embodies the spirit of strong conviction. |
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Pal-Gwe Chil Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do (Pal Gwe form 7) |
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Pal-Gwe Ee Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do (Pal Gwe form 2) |
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WTF |
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Pal-Gwe Il Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do (Pal Gwe form 1) |
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WTF |
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Pal-Gwe Oh Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do (Pal Gwe form 5) |
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WTF |
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Pal-Gwe Pal Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do (Pal Gwe form 8) |
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WTF |
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Pal-Gwe Sa |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do (Pal Gwe form 4) |
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WTF |
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Pal-Gwe Sam |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do (Pal Gwe form 3) |
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WTF |
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Pal-Gwe Yuk |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do (Pal Gwe form 6) |
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Pyeongwon (Pyung Won) |
WTF BLACK BELT POOMSE 4 - In Korea, Pyongwon is a great plain and an area of agriculture. This fertile land provides the people with sustenance. Like the Great Plains of the U.S., it is their "breadbasket". This great land, which stretches out endlessly before the eye, is a vision of majesty. Pyongwon expresses potential strength and flexibility. It represents the majestic spirit of the great plain, which is its namesake. |
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Sipjin (Ship Jin) |
WTF BLACK BELT POOMSE 5 - The Korean decimal system is known as Sipjin. It is the measure of 10’s. It is symbolic for endless development and growth. Since it stands for disciplined change, the form requires stability in every movement. The plus sign, which is its "line and direction of movement" is also the Chinese character that means 10. |
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Taebaek (Taebek) |
WTF BLACK BELT POOMSE 3 - The Taebaek mountain range is the backbone of Korea, and its tallest mountain, Baekdoo is regarded as the country’s symbol. The principals involved with this form dictate that it should be performed with precision, grace, and a determined will. The word Taebaek can also mean being looked up to as sacred. |
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Taegeuk |
WTF Tae Kwon Do Form Group name - Beginning Eternity. |
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Taegeuk Chi Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do Form (TaeGuek form 7) - Gan - Top |
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Taegeuk Ee Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do Form (TaeGuek form 2) - Tae - Joy |
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Taegeuk Il Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do Form (TaeGuek form 1) - Kuen (Um (yin)) |
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Taegeuk Oh Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do Form (TaeGuek form 5) – Sean – Wind |
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Taegeuk Pal Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do Form (TaeGuek form 8) - Gon - Yang |
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Taegeuk Sa Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do Form (TaeGuek form 4) - Jin - Thunder |
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Taegeuk Sam Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do Form (TaeGuek form 3) - Ri - Fire and/or Sun |
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Taegeuk Yuk Jang |
WTF - Tae Kwon Do Form (TaeGuek form 6) - Gam - Water |
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NAM SEO HYUNG |
This 43-step "Pattern of the Southwest" combines hard and soft movements. It is the highest form in the Nam Seo Kwan system and is required for Fourth Degree Black Belt. |
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Keith Yates founder of Nam Seo Kwan system |
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NINE STEP BLOCK |
The first pattern learned by new white belts incorporates the four directional blocking techniques. |
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Keith Yates founder of Nam Seo Kwan system |
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Hapkido / Kuk Sool Won |
Name Meaning |
Creation Date |
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Cho Ko Pan Hyung |
HapKiDo |
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Master Ik Jo Kang |
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Chun-Ki |
HapKiDo |
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Gee-Ki |
HapKiDo |
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Ki-Hap |
HapKiDo |
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Nae-Ki |
HapKiDo |
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Wai-Ki |
HapKiDo |
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Sohm Pae Gee |
Kuk Sool Won |
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Ki Bon Soo |
Kuk Sool Won |
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Sohn Mahk Soo |
Kuk Sool Won |
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Eue Bahk Soo |
Kuk Sool Won |
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Gicho |
Kuk Sool Won |
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Chogeup |
Kuk Sool Won |
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Joonggeup |
Kuk Sool Won |
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Gogeup |
Kuk Sool Won |
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Daegeup |
Kuk Sool Won |
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Geummoo |
Kuk Sool Won |
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Other Martial Arts |
Name Meaning |
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Taekukkwon |
Taijiquan or Tai Chi Chuan |
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Palgwejang |
Baguazhang or Pa qua |
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Hyung Ui Kwon |
Xingyiquan or Hsing I
Chuan |
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Joong Kuk Moo Sool |
Chinese martial arts or
generally labeled Wu Shu |
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Martial Arts Form Cross Reference © 2001 (updated 8/11/2005) Dave Hacker dahma@cox.net