Four Direction Punch. Fundamental exercise designed to introduce beginner students to walking stance, low block, and middle punch in four directions.

Four Direction Block. Fundamental exercise introducing knifehand low block and inner forearm middle block.

Literally means 'The Heaven The Earth'. Creation of the world or beginning of human history, initial pattern played by beginner.

Named after holy Dangun, the legendary founder of Korea in 2333 BC.

Pseudonym of patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1878-1938) who devoted his life to education and independence.

Named after noted monk Won-Hyo who introduced Buddhism to Silla Dynasty in 686 AD.

Pseudonym of great philosopher Yi I (1536-1584 AD), 'Confucius of Korea'.

Named after patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito. 32 movements represent Mr. Ahn's age at execution.

Pen name of scholar Yi Hwang, authority on Neo-Confucianism. 37 movements refer to birthplace latitude.

Named after Hwa-Rang youth group of Silla Dynasty. 29 movements refer to 29th Infantry Division.

Name given to Admiral Yi Sun-Sin who invented the first armored battleship (Kobukson) in 1592 AD.

Named after Kwang-Gae-Toh-Wang, 19th King of Koguryo Dynasty. 39 movements refer to 39 years reign.

Pseudonym of loyal subject Chong Mong-Chu (1400 AD). Diagram represents unerring loyalty.

Named after Ge-Baek, a great general in Baekje Dynasty (660 AD). Diagram represents military discipline.

Pseudonym of Son Byong-Hi, leader of March 1, 1919 Korean independence movement.

Pseudonym given to General Kim Duk-Ryang who fought in Hideyoshi invasion.

Philosophical idea that man is the master of everything and decides everything.

Denotes historic date of March 1st Movement (1919 AD). 33 movements represent 33 Korean patriots.

Named after General Kim Yoo-Sin. 68 movements refer to 668 AD when Korea was unified.

Named after General Choi Yong, premier and commander-in-chief of Koryo armed forces.

Named after famous general Yon Gae Somoon. 49 movements refer to 649 AD.

Named after General Ul-Ji Moon Dok who defended Korea against Sui invasion of 1 million troops.

Honors 30th King of Silla Dynasty. 61 movements refer to 661 AD.

Pseudonym of monk Choi Hyong-Ung (1520-1604 AD) who organized warrior monks.

Named after King Se-Jong, inventor of Korean alphabet Hangul in 1443 AD. 24 movements represent 24 letters.

Denotes ultimate goal of Korean unification.