Color Belt Patterns
Chun-Ji
Chon-Ji: means literally the "Heaven and Earth." It is, in the Orient, interpreted as the creation of the Earth or the beginning of human history. Therefore, it is the initial pattern learned by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts: one to represent the Heaven and the other the Earth. 19 movements
Dan-Gun
Dan-Gun: is named after the Holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 B.C. 21 movements
Do-San
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. 24 movements
Won-Hyo
Won-Hyo: was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 A.D. 28 movements
Yuk-Gok
Yul-Gok: is the pseudonym of the great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536-1584), who was nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea." The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on the 38th parallel (latitude) and the diagram (±) repesents "scholar." 38 movements
Joon-Gun
Joon-Gun: is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hirobumi Ito, the first Japanese Governor-General of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan merger. There are 32 movements of this pattern to represent Mr. Ahn's age when he was executed at Liu-Shung prison (1910). 32 movements
Toi-Gye
Toi-Gye: is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang, an authority on Neo-Confucianism in the 16th century. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on the 37th parallel (latitude) and the diagram (±) represents "scholar." 37 movements
Hwa-Rang
Hwa-Rang: is named after the Hwa Rang youth group that originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity. 29 movements
Choong-Moo
Choong-Moo: was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Yi 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. This pattern ends with a left hand attack to symbolize his regrettable death. Admiral Yi had no chance to show his unrestrained potentiality, as it was checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to thing king. 30 movements
