Introduction
Eui-Am is the pseudonym of Son Byong-Hi, leader of the Korean independence movement on March 1, 1919. The 45 movements refer to his age when he changed the name of Donghak, meaning Oriental Culture, to Cheondogyo, meaning Heavenly Way Religion, in 1905.
The diagram represents his indomitable spirit, displayed while dedicating himself to the prosperity of his nation. Eui-Am Tul is a 2nd Dan Black Belt pattern and requires mature technical control, accurate direction changes, strong kicking mechanics, and clear understanding of slow motion and continuous motion.
Pattern Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Pattern Name | Eui-Am Tul |
| Rank | 2nd Dan Black Belt |
| Movements | 45 |
| Diagram | I |
| Meaning | Represents the indomitable spirit of Son Byong-Hi |
Stances and Leg Techniques
- Close Ready Stance Type D
- Parallel Stance
- Rear Foot Stance
- X-Stance
- Sitting Stance
- L-Stance
- Walking Stance
- High Reverse Turning Kick (Foot)
- Mid Reverse Turning Kick (Back of Heel)
- Mid Reverse Turning Kick (Foot)
- Low Twisting Kick (Foot)
- Mid Side Piercing Kick (Foot)
Leg Placements and Motions
Leg Placements
- Heel raised approximately 1 foot behind the opposite foot
Motions
- Slow Motion
- Continuous Motion
Arm Techniques
- High Crescent Punch (Forefist)
- Low Inward Block (Reverse Knife-Hand)
- Low Inward Block (Knife-Hand)
- Mid Turning Punch (Forefist)
- Mid Wedging Block (Twin Knife-Hand)
- Low/Mid Circular Block (Reverse Knife-Hand)
- High Rising Block (Knife-Hand)
- Mid Downward Block (Twin Alternate Palm)
- Mid Downward Block (X-Fist)
- Mid Side Strike (Knife-Hand)
- High Block (Outer Forearm)
- High Side Strike (Backfist)
- Low Block (Knife-Hand)
- Mid Guarding Block (Forearm)
- High Punch (Forefist)
- Mid Punch (Forefist)
Arm Placements and Body Movements
Arm Placements
- Fingerbelly on opposite side fist
- Hands pulled in opposite direction of kick
- Side fist in front of opposite shoulder
- Hands stay in previous position
Body Movements
- Turning Right 360 Degrees
- Double Stepping Backward
- Sliding Shifting Backward
- Turning Left 360 Degrees
- Jumping Forward
- Slipping Pulling Backward
- Stepping Forward
- Turning Left 180 Degrees
- Stepping Backward
- Turning Right 180 Degrees
Performance Notes
Eui-Am Tul requires a high level of coordination between stance control, kicking recovery, hand placement, and directional awareness. The reverse turning kicks must be chambered and recovered correctly, with the body remaining stable before the next technique is performed.
Students should pay special attention to the difference between slow motion and continuous motion. Slow motion must show balance, posture, breathing control, and muscular control. Continuous motion should connect the techniques smoothly without losing the individual shape of each movement.
The spirit of the pattern should be serious and controlled. As a 2nd Dan Black Belt pattern, Eui-Am should not be performed as a fast sequence of memorized movements, but as a disciplined demonstration of timing, precision, power, balance, and understanding.
Movement Sequence
| Move | Body Movement | Direction | Stance / Leg Technique | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Ready Position | 12:00 D | Close Ready Stance Type D | Ready Position |
| 1 | Stepping Backward | Rear | Walking Stance | Low Inward Block (Knife-Hand) |
| 2 | Stepping Backward | Rear | Walking Stance | High Block (Outer Forearm), side fist in front of opposite shoulder |
| 3 | Transition | Forward | Low Twisting Kick (Foot) | Mid Punch, hands stay in previous position |
| 4 | Stepping Forward | Forward | Walking Stance | Mid Downward Block (X-Fist) |
| 5 | Continuous Motion | Forward | Walking Stance | High Rising Block (Knife-Hand) |
| 6 | Jumping Forward | Forward | X-Stance | High Side Strike (Backfist), fingerbelly on opposite side fist |
| 7 | Turning Left 180 Degrees | 6:00 C | L-Stance | Mid Punch |
| 8 | Turning Right 360 Degrees | 6:00 C | Mid Reverse Turning Kick (Back of Heel) | Reverse turning kick |
| 9 | Stepping Forward | Forward | Sitting Stance | Mid Side Strike (Knife-Hand) |
| 10 | Transition | Forward | Mid Side Piercing Kick (Foot) | Hands pulled in opposite direction of kick |
| 11 | Stepping Forward | Forward | Walking Stance | High Crescent Punch |
| 12 | Slowly Stepping Forward | Forward | Parallel Stance | Mid Turning Punch |
| 13 | Stepping Backward | Rear | Walking Stance | Low Inward Block (Knife-Hand) |
| 14 | Stepping Backward | Rear | Walking Stance | High Block (Outer Forearm) |
| 15 | Transition | Forward | Low Twisting Kick (Foot) | Mid Punch, hands stay in previous position |
| 16 | Stepping Forward | Forward | Walking Stance | Mid Downward Block (X-Fist) |
| 17 | Continuous Motion | Forward | Walking Stance | High Rising Block (Knife-Hand) |
| 18 | Jumping Forward | Forward | X-Stance | High Side Strike (Backfist), fingerbelly on opposite side fist |
| 19 | Turning Right 180 Degrees | 12:00 D | L-Stance | Mid Punch |
| 20 | Turning Left 360 Degrees | 12:00 D | Mid Reverse Turning Kick (Foot) | Reverse turning kick |
| 21 | Stepping Forward | Forward | Sitting Stance | Mid Side Strike (Knife-Hand) |
| 22 | Transition | Forward | Mid Side Piercing Kick (Foot) | Hands pulled in opposite direction of kick |
| 23 | Stepping Forward | Forward | Walking Stance | High Crescent Punch |
| 24 | Slowly Stepping Forward | Forward | Parallel Stance | Mid Turning Punch |
| 25 | Stepping Forward | Forward | Walking Stance | Mid Wedging Block (Twin Knife-Hand) |
| 26 | Continuous Motion | Forward | Walking Stance | Low/Mid Circular Block (Reverse Knife-Hand) |
| 27 | Transition | Forward | Walking Stance | Low/Mid Circular Block continuation |
| 28 | Slipping Pulling Backward | Rear | Rear Foot Stance | Mid Downward Block (Twin Alternate Palm) |
| 29 | Slipping Forward | Forward | L-Stance | Mid Punch |
| 30 | Sliding Shifting Backward | Rear | L-Stance | Low Inward Block (Reverse Knife-Hand), side fist in front of opposite shoulder |
| 31 | Stepping Forward | Forward | Walking Stance | Mid Wedging Block (Twin Knife-Hand) |
| 32 | Continuous Motion | Forward | Walking Stance | Low/Mid Circular Block (Reverse Knife-Hand) |
| 33 | Transition | Forward | Walking Stance | Low/Mid Circular Block continuation |
| 34 | Slipping Pulling Backward | Rear | Rear Foot Stance | Mid Downward Block (Twin Alternate Palm) |
| 35 | Slipping Forward | Forward | L-Stance | Mid Punch |
| 36 | Sliding Shifting Backward | Rear | L-Stance | Low Inward Block (Reverse Knife-Hand), side fist in front of opposite shoulder |
| 37 | Turning Right 360 Degrees | 12:00 D | High Reverse Turning Kick (Foot) | Reverse turning kick |
| 38 | Stepping Forward | Forward | Rear Foot Stance | Mid Guarding Block (Forearm) |
| 39 | Turning Left 360 Degrees | 12:00 D | High Reverse Turning Kick (Foot) | Reverse turning kick |
| 40 | Stepping Forward | Forward | Rear Foot Stance | Mid Guarding Block (Forearm) |
| 41 | Double Stepping Backward | Rear | L-Stance | Low Block (Knife-Hand) |
| 42 | Slipping Pulling Backward | Rear | Walking Stance | Mid Punch |
| 43 | Stepping Backward | Rear | L-Stance | Low Block (Knife-Hand) |
| 44 | Slipping Pulling Backward | Rear | Walking Stance | Mid Punch |
| 45 | Stepping Backward | Rear | Close Ready Stance Type D | Return to Ready Position |
Key Learning Objectives
- Develop advanced control during reverse turning kicks and side piercing kicks
- Improve balance and posture during slow motion and continuous motion
- Coordinate circular blocking actions with correct stance transitions
- Maintain strong guard position during slipping, sliding, and double stepping movements
- Perform the full 45 movements with accuracy, rhythm, and black belt maturity
Important Reminder
Eui-Am Tul contains 45 movements. Students should practise the repeated sections carefully, especially the reverse turning kick combinations, the circular block sequences, and the final backward stepping section. Accuracy, recovery, and posture are more important than speed.