Introduction
Juche is a philosophical idea that man is the master of everything and decides everything. In other words, the idea teaches that man is the master of the world and of his own destiny. It is said that this idea was rooted in Baekdu Mountain, which symbolizes the spirit of the Korean people.
The diagram of Juche Tul is in the shape of the Chinese character for mountain, representing Baekdu Mountain. Juche Tul is performed by 2nd Dan Black Belt students and contains 45 movements. It is one of the most demanding patterns at this level because it includes consecutive kicking motion, continuous motion, slow motion, advanced jumping kicks, flying kicks, reverse turning kicks, back piercing kicks, and complex changes of direction.
Pattern Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Pattern Name | Juche Tul |
| Rank | 2nd Dan Black Belt |
| Movements | 45 |
| Diagram | Chinese character for mountain |
| Meaning | Represents self-reliance and the spirit of Baekdu Mountain |
Stances and Leg Techniques
- Diagonal Stance
- Bending Ready Stance Type B
- Close Stance with Heaven Hand
- Parallel Ready Stance with Twin Side Elbow
- Sitting Stance with Body Raised Slightly
- One-Leg Stance
- Parallel Stance
- Rear Foot Stance
- X-Stance
- Close Stance
- Sitting Stance
- L-Stance
- Walking Stance
- High Reverse Hooking Kick (Back of Heel)
- Mid Hooking Outward Vertical Kick (Side Instep)
- High Downward Pick-Shape Kick (Back of Heel)
- Mid Twisting Kick (Foot)
- High Side Piercing Kick (Foot)
- Mid Back Piercing Kick (Foot Sword)
- Mid Reverse Turning Kick (Foot)
- Mid Side Piercing Kick (Foot Sword)
- Mid Side Piercing Kick (Foot)
Leg Placements and Motions
Leg Placements
- Foot approximately 1 foot ahead of the opposite foot
- Heel raised approximately 1 foot ahead of the opposite foot
- Heel raised approximately 1 foot behind the opposite foot
Motions
- Consecutive Kicking Motion
- Continuous Motion
- Slow Motion
Arm Techniques
- Mid Downward Thrust (Straight Elbow)
- High Parallel Block (Twin Inner Forearm)
- High Outward Cross-Cut (Flat Fingertip)
- High Crescent Strike (Arc-Hand)
- Mid Front Straight Downward Strike (Knife-Hand)
- High Parallel Block (Twin Outer Forearm)
- High Inward Cross-Cut (Flat Fingertip)
- Low Downward Punch (Forefist)
- Mid-Air Strike (Knife-Hand)
- Mid Horizontal Strike (Backfist)
- Low Inward Front Block (Reverse Knife-Hand)
- Mid Side Circular Downward Strike (Backfist)
- Mid Downward Block (Outer Forearm)
- High Rising Block (Twin Palm)
- Low Upset Punch (Forefist)
- High Strike (Elbow)
- Mid Hooking Block (Palm)
- High Inward Strike (Twin Knife-Hand)
- Mid Side Thrust (Elbow)
- Mid Guarding Block (Forearm)
- Mid Guarding Block (Knife-Hand)
- Mid Punch (Forefist)
Arm Placements and Body Movements
Arm Placements
- Palm pressing opposite side fist
- Fingerbelly on opposite back forearm
- Hands pulled to front of chest
- Arm extended on shoulder line slightly bent
- Hands stay in previous position
Body Movements
- Jumping Backward with 360 Degree Turn
- Jumping Forward with 360 Degree Turn
- Pivot Left 45 Degrees
- Pivot Right 45 Degrees
- Double Stepping Forward
- Turning Right 45 Degrees
- Turning Left 45 Degrees
- Sliding Shifting Backward
- Turning Left 360 Degrees
- Jumping Forward
- Stepping Across Left
- Sliding Forward
- Slipping Forward
- Turning Left 180 Degrees
- Stepping Backward
- Turning Right 90 Degrees
- Turning Right 180 Degrees
- Turning Left 90 Degrees
- Stepping Forward
Performance Notes
Juche Tul requires exceptional balance, rhythm, leg control, and confidence. The pattern includes several technically demanding kicks, including reverse hooking kick, downward pick-shape kick, flying reverse turning kick, flying twisting kick, flying side piercing kick, and back piercing kick. These techniques must be performed with clear chamber, correct tool, controlled landing, and immediate recovery into the next stance.
The student must clearly distinguish consecutive kicking motion, continuous motion, and slow motion. Consecutive kicking motion should show correct sequence and accuracy of each kick. Continuous motion should connect the techniques without making them vague. Slow motion should show muscular control, balance, breathing, and stability.
As a 2nd Dan Black Belt pattern, Juche Tul should demonstrate maturity and technical authority. The student should not rush through the difficult sections. Each jump, pivot, kick, strike, block, and stance must be placed deliberately and performed with the seriousness expected from advanced ITF Taekwon-Do practice.
Movement Sequence
| Move | Body Movement | Direction | Stance / Leg Technique | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Ready Position | 12:00 D | Parallel Ready Stance with Twin Side Elbow | Ready Position |
| 1 | Stepping Across Left | Forward | Sitting Stance | High Parallel Block (Twin Inner Forearm) |
| 2 | Transition | Forward | Sitting Stance with Body Raised Slightly | Mid Hooking Block (Palm) |
| 3 | Continuous Motion | Forward | Sitting Stance | Mid Punch |
| 4 | Consecutive Kicking Motion | 3:00 A | One-Leg Stance | High Parallel Block (Twin Outer Forearm) |
| 5 | Slowly Turning Right 90 Degrees | 9:00 B | Mid Hooking Outward Vertical Kick | Kick Technique |
| 6 | Slowly Turning Right 180 Degrees | 9:00 B | High Reverse Hooking Kick | Hands stay in previous position |
| 7 | Jumping Forward | 6:00 F | X-Stance | Mid Side Circular Downward Strike (Backfist) |
| 8 | Turning Left 90 Degrees | 6:00 F | Mid Hooking Outward Vertical Kick | Kick Technique |
| 9 | Consecutive Kicking Motion | 6:00 F | High Side Piercing Kick | Hands pulled to front of chest |
| 10 | Stepping Forward | Forward | Sitting Stance | High Outward Cross-Cut (Flat Fingertip) |
| 11 | Pivot Left 45 Degrees | 7:30 BE | Walking Stance | High Strike (Elbow), palm pressing opposite side fist |
| 12 | Turning Right 45 Degrees | 9:00 B | X-Stance | Low Inward Front Block (Reverse Knife-Hand), fingerbelly on opposite back forearm |
| 13 | Turning Right 180 Degrees | 3:00 A | L-Stance | Mid Guarding Block (Knife-Hand) |
| 14 | Jumping Forward with 360 Degree Turn | Forward | L-Stance | Mid-Air Strike (Knife-Hand) |
| 15 | Stepping Forward | 12:00 D | Sitting Stance | High Parallel Block (Twin Inner Forearm) |
| 16 | Continuous Motion | Forward | Sitting Stance with Body Raised Slightly | Mid Hooking Block (Palm) |
| 17 | Consecutive Kicking Motion | 9:00 B | One-Leg Stance | High Parallel Block (Twin Outer Forearm) |
| 18 | Slowly Turning Left 90 Degrees | 3:00 A | High Reverse Hooking Kick | Hands stay in previous position |
| 19 | Slowly Turning Left 180 Degrees | 6:00 F | Mid Hooking Outward Vertical Kick | Kick Technique |
| 20 | Jumping Forward | 6:00 F | X-Stance | Mid Side Circular Downward Strike (Backfist) |
| 21 | Turning Right 90 Degrees | 6:00 F | Mid Hooking Outward Vertical Kick | Kick Technique |
| 22 | Consecutive Kicking Motion | 6:00 F | High Side Piercing Kick | Hands pulled to front of chest |
| 23 | Stepping Forward | Forward | Sitting Stance | High Outward Cross-Cut (Flat Fingertip) |
| 24 | Pivot Right 45 Degrees | 4:30 AE | Walking Stance | High Strike (Elbow), palm pressing opposite side fist |
| 25 | Turning Left 45 Degrees | 3:00 A | X-Stance | Low Inward Front Block (Reverse Knife-Hand), fingerbelly on opposite back forearm |
| 26 | Turning Left 180 Degrees | 9:00 B | L-Stance | Mid Guarding Block (Knife-Hand) |
| 27 | Jumping Forward with 360 Degree Turn | Forward | L-Stance | Mid-Air Strike (Knife-Hand) |
| 28 | Stepping Forward | 12:00 D | Close Stance with Heaven Hand | Ready position transition |
| 29 | Sliding Shifting Backward | Rear | Rear Foot Stance | Mid Downward Thrust (Straight Elbow) |
| 30 | Slipping Forward | Forward | Walking Stance | High Crescent Strike (Arc-Hand) |
| 31 | Stepping Backward | Rear | Walking Stance | High Inward Strike (Twin Knife-Hand) |
| 32 | Stepping Backward | Rear | Walking Stance | Low Downward Punch (Forefist) |
| 33 | Stepping Backward | Rear | Walking Stance | Mid Downward Block (Outer Forearm) |
| 34 | Sliding Shifting Backward | Rear | L-Stance | Mid Downward Block (Outer Forearm) |
| 35 | Jumping Backward with 360 Degree Turn | Rear | Mid Flying Reverse Turning Kick | Flying reverse turning kick |
| 36 | Landing | Forward | L-Stance | Mid Guarding Block (Forearm) |
| 37 | Stepping Backward | Rear | Walking Stance | Mid Downward Block (Outer Forearm) |
| 38 | Sliding Shifting Backward | Rear | L-Stance | Mid Downward Block (Outer Forearm) |
| 39 | Jumping Backward with 360 Degree Turn | Rear | Mid Flying Reverse Turning Kick | Flying reverse turning kick |
| 40 | Landing | Forward | L-Stance | Mid Guarding Block (Forearm) |
| 41 | Double Stepping Forward | Forward | Rear Foot Stance | High Rising Block (Twin Palm) |
| 42 | Transition | Forward | Rear Foot Stance | Mid Side Thrust (Elbow) |
| 43 | Jumping Forward | Forward | Mid Flying Twisting Kick and Mid Flying Side Piercing Kick | Two Direction Kick |
| 44 | Sliding Forward | Forward | Diagonal Stance | High Rising Block (Twin Palm) and Mid Side Thrust (Elbow) |
| 45 | Slowly Turning Left 360 Degrees and Return | 12:00 D | Parallel Ready Stance with Twin Side Elbow | Return to Ready Position |
Key Learning Objectives
- Perform all 45 movements with clear rhythm and black belt control
- Improve advanced kicking ability through consecutive kicking and two-direction kicking
- Develop stability during jumping forward and jumping backward 360 degree turns
- Coordinate palm blocks, elbow thrusts, crescent strikes, and knife-hand techniques
- Maintain balance, posture, and breathing during slow motion and continuous motion
Important Reminder
Juche Tul contains 45 movements and includes several highly technical jumping and flying kicking sections. Students should practise slowly first, making sure that every landing, stance, and hand technique is stable before increasing speed or power.