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    ·        The meaning of the pattern Hwa Rang:

    Hwa Rang is named after the Hwa Rang youth group, which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century.  This group eventually became the actual driving force for the unification of the three kingdoms of Korea.  The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Tae Kwon Do developed into maturity.

     

    Hwa Rang has 29 movements and its diagram is a capital “I”.

     

    ·        The three (3) Kingdoms of Ancient Korea:

                1.   Koguryo

    2.       Baek-Je

    3.       Silla

     

    ·        The six (6) factors of the Theory of Power:

                1.    Reaction force

    2.       Concentration

    3.       Breath control

    4.       Equilibrium

    5.       Speed

    6.       Mass

     

    ·        The meaning of the Tenet Indomitable Spirit (Baek-Jul Bool-Gool):

     

    “Here lie 300, who did their duty”, a simple epitaph for one of the greatest acts of

    courage known to mankind.  Although facing the superior forces of Xerxes, Leonidas and his 300 Spartans at Thermopylae showed the world the meaning of indomitable spirit.  It is shown when a courageous person and his principles are pitted against overwhelming odds. A serious student of Tae Kwon Do will, at all times, be modest and honest.  If confronted with injustice, he will deal with the belligerent without any fear or hesitation at all.  With indomitable spirit, regardless of whosoever and however the number maybe.

     

    ·        Korean Terms:

    1.      Vertical Stance-Sojik Sogi

    2.      Closed Ready Stance Type “C”-Moa Junbi Sogi “B:

    3.      Knife hand Downward Strike-Sonkal (Seudo) Naeryo Taerigi

    4.      Upward Punch-Ollyo Jirugi

    5.      Side Elbow Thrust-Yop Palkup Tulgi

    6.      Side Checking Kick-Yop Cha Momchugi

    7.      Front Checking Kick-Ap Cha Momchugi

    8.      Side Stamping Kick-Yop Cha Bapgi

    9.      Front Stamping Kick-Ap Cha Bapgi

    10.  Quadruple Kick-Sa-Jung Chagi

     

     

    ·        Stances:

     

    Vertical Stance - Soojik Sogi

     

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    • Move one foot to either the front or side a distance of 1 shoulder width between the big toes, almost forming a right angle
    • Forward back heel is in line with the inside rear heel
    • No Width
    • Keep the toes of both feet pointing 15 degrees inward
    • Keep the legs straight with no bend of the knees
    • 60 percent body weight on the rear leg and 40 percent on the front leg
    • When the right foot is in the rear it is a Right Vertical Stance, and vice versa
    • This Stance is always half facing
    • This Stance forms the Letter “L”

     

     

     

    Sources:

    General Choi’s Encyclopedia of Tae Kwon Do

    Master David D. Drysdale Sr. VII Dan ITF/USITF/DSOTKD

    Joan M. Drysdale VI Dan ITF/USITF/DSOTKD

     

     

     

     

     

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