Chon-Ji Tul
CHON-JI TUL (9TH GUP WHITE BELT YELLOW TIP, 19 MOVEMENTS)
Chon-Ji means literally "the Heaven - the Earth." In the Orient, it is interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore, it is the initial pattern practiced by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts: one representing Heaven and the other representing Earth.
Stances and leg techniques
- L-Stance
- Parallel Ready Stance
- Walking Stance
Arm techniques
- Mid Punch [Forefist]
- Mid Block [Inner Forearm]
- Low Block [Forearm]
Body movements
- Turning R 180°
- Turning L 90°
- Stepping Forward
- Stepping Backward
Movement sequence
| # | Body Movement Motion [Method] | Diagram Direction | Feet In Motion | Leg Section Stance/Leg Technique [Tool; Line] | Arm Section Arm Technique [Tool; Line] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turning L 90° | 9:00; B | L | L Walking Stance | L Low Block [Forearm; Cl] |
| 2 | Stepping Forward | 9:00; B | R | R Walking Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 3 | Turning R 180° | 3:00; A | R | R Walking Stance | R Low Block [Forearm; Cl] |
| 4 | Stepping Forward | 3:00; A | L | L Walking Stance | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 5 | Turning L 90° | 12:00; D | L>R>L | L Walking Stance | L Low Block [Forearm; Cl] |
| 6 | Stepping Forward | 12:00; D | R | R Walking Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 7 | Turning R 180° | 6:00; C | R | R Walking Stance | R Low Block [Forearm; Cl] |
| 8 | Stepping Forward | 6:00; C | L | L Walking Stance | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 9 | Turning L 90° | 3:00; A | L>R>L | L L-Stance | L Mid Block [Inner Forearm; Cl] |
| 10 | Stepping Forward | 3:00; A | R | R Walking Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 11 | Turning R 180° | 9:00; B | R | R L-Stance | R Mid Block [Inner Forearm; Cl] |
| 12 | Stepping Forward | 9:00; B | L | L Walking Stance | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 13 | Turning L 90° | 6:00; C | L>R>L | L L-Stance | L Mid Block [Inner Forearm; Cl] |
| 14 | Stepping Forward | 6:00; C | R | R Walking Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 15 | Turning R 180° | 12:00; D | R | R L-Stance | R Mid Block [Inner Forearm; Cl] |
| 16 | Stepping Forward | 12:00; D | L | L Walking Stance | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 17 | Stepping Forward | 12:00; D | R | R Walking Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 18 | Stepping Backward | 12:00; D | R | L Walking Stance | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 19 | Stepping Backward | 12:00; D | R | R Walking Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| - | Stepping Forward | 12:00; D | L | Parallel Ready Stance |
Pattern meaning
Chon-Ji is the first Tul learned in traditional ITF Taekwon-Do and represents the beginning of all things. The two sections of the pattern symbolically represent Heaven and Earth, reflecting the origins of creation and the beginning of the student's Taekwon-Do journey.
Training note
Chon-Ji Tul introduces the student to the essential principles of Chang-Hon Taekwon-Do patterns. It develops correct walking stance mechanics, L-Stance transitions, directional movement, low blocking, middle blocking, punching, balance, breathing, coordination, and rhythm. Students should focus on accurate sine wave motion, clear diagram direction changes, and proper execution of both offensive and defensive techniques.
Walking stance middle punch (Gunnun So Kaunde Jirugi) technical reference
Walking stance outer forearm low block (Gunnun So Bakat Palmok Najunde Makgi)
L-stance inner forearm middle block technical reference
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