Hwa-Rang Tul
HWA-RANG TUL (2ND GUP RED BELT, 29 MOVEMENTS)
Hwa-Rang is named after the military youth group, which 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.
Stances and leg techniques
- Vertical Stance
- Close Ready Stance Type C
- Close Stance
- Fixed Stance
- Sitting Stance
- L-Stance
- Walking Stance
- High (Side Front) Turning Kick [Foot]
- Mid Side Piercing Kick [Foot]
Leg placements
- Heel Raised ~Parallel Stance
- Heel Raised ~1 SW ahead opposite Foot
- Heel Raised ~Close Stance
Motions
- Fast Motion
Arm techniques
- High Side Front Block [Inner Forearm]
- High Upward Punch [Forefist]
- Mid Side (Circular) Downward Strike [Knife-Hand]
- Mid Pushing Block [Palm]
- Low Pressing Block [X-Fist]
- Mid Outward Strike [Knife-Hand]
- R Mid+L High Block [Twin Forearm]
- Mid Downward Block [Palm]
- Mid Side Thrust [Elbow]
- Mid Thrust [Straight Fingertip]
- Mid Guarding Block [Knife-Hand]
- Low Block [Forearm]
- Mid Punch [Forefist]
Arm placements
- Palm to opposite Forefist
- Arm extended to the side downward
- Side Fist in front of opposite Shoulder
- Hands pulled in opposite direction of kick
- Elbow bent ~45° outward
Body movements
- Stepping Across L
- Spot Turn Method 1 L 180°
- Slipping (Pulling) Backward
- Sliding Forward [~2 FT]
- Slipping Forward
- Turning L 270°
- Turning R 90°
- Turning R 180°
- Turning L 90°
- Stepping Forward
Diagram directions
| Letter | Direction |
|---|---|
| A | 3:00 |
| B | 9:00 |
| C | 6:00 |
| D | 12:00 |
| E | 3:00 Upper Line |
| F | 9:00 Upper Line |
| DF | 10:00 |
| CF | 8:00 |
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 | Stepping Across L | 12:00; D | L | Sitting Stance | L Mid Pushing Block [Palm; ~Bl] |
| 2 | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] | ||||
| 3 | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] | ||||
| 4 | Turning R 90° | 3:00; A | R | L L-Stance | R Mid+L High Block [Twin Forearm; Cl+Cl] |
| 5 | L High Upward Punch [Forefist; Cl] | ||||
| 6 | Sliding Forward [~2 FT] | L;R | R Fixed Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] | |
| 7 | Slipping Pulling Backward | R | L Vertical Stance | R Mid Side Circular Downward Strike [Knife-Hand; ~Fl] | |
| 8 | Stepping Forward | L | L Walking Stance | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] | |
| 9 | Turning L 90° | 12:00; D | L>R;L | L Walking Stance | L Low Block [Forearm; Cl] |
| 10 | Stepping Forward | R | R Walking Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] | |
| 11 | Slipping Forward | L | L Heel Raised ~Parallel Stance [11:00; ~D] | L Palm to opposite Forefist | |
| 12 | Lh+R | R Mid Side Piercing Kick [Foot; Fl] | R Elbow bent ~45° outward [RSl] | ||
| 13 | Stepping Forward | R | L L-Stance | R Mid Outward Strike [Knife-Hand; Cl>~Fl] | |
| 14 | Stepping Forward | L | L Walking Stance | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] | |
| 15 | Turning L 270° | 3:00; E | L>R;L | R L-Stance | Mid Guarding Block [Knife-Hand; Cl] |
| 16 | Stepping Forward | R | R Walking Stance | R Mid Thrust [Straight Fingertip; Cl] | |
| 17 | Spot Turn Method 1 L 180° | 9:00; F | R | R Heel Raised ~1 SW ahead opposite Foot | Mid Guarding Block [Knife-Hand; Cl] |
| 18 | Rh+L | R L-Stance | R High Side Front Turning Kick [Foot; ~Sl] [10:00; DF] | ||
| 19 | Fast Motion | Rh+L | L High Side Front Turning Kick [Foot; ~Sl] [8:00; CF] | Mid Guarding Block [Knife-Hand; Cl] | |
| 20 | Stepping Forward | L | R L-Stance | L Low Block [Forearm; Cl] | |
| 21 | Turning L 90° | 6:00; C | L>R;L | L Walking Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] |
| 22 | Slipping Pulling Backward | L | R L-Stance | L Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] | |
| 23 | Stepping Forward | R | L L-Stance | R Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl] | |
| 24 | Slipping Forward | L | L Walking Stance | Low Pressing Block [X-Fist; Cl] | |
| 25 | Stepping Forward / Sliding Forward [~2 FT] | R;L | R L-Stance [12:00; D] | R Mid Side Thrust [Elbow; Fl] | |
| 26 | Turning L 270° | 9:00; B | L>R | Close Stance | R High Side Front Block [Inner Forearm; Sl] |
| 27 | Lh>Rh | Close Stance | L Arm extended to the side downward [Sl] | ||
| 28 | Stepping Forward | L | R L-Stance | Mid Guarding Block [Knife-Hand; Cl] | |
| 29 | Turning R 180° / Stepping Forward | 3:00; A | L>R;Lh+R | L L-Stance | Mid Guarding Block [Knife-Hand; Cl] |
| - | Turning L 90° | 12:00; D | R>L | Close Ready Stance Type C |
Pattern meaning
Hwa-Rang Tul honors the Hwa-Rang youth group of the Silla Dynasty, renowned for their discipline, loyalty, and military development. The 29 movements symbolize the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity.
Training note
Hwa-Rang Tul develops advanced kicking coordination, elbow thrusting, outward striking techniques, and dynamic footwork transitions. Students should focus on the precision of slipping and sliding movements, accurate hand positioning during guarding and outward striking techniques, and maintaining balance during fast-motion turning kick combinations. Particular attention should be given to timing, rhythm, and posture during vertical stance transitions and directional changes.