Won-Hyo Tul (28 Movements)

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Won-Hyo Tul

WON-HYO TUL (6TH GUP GREEN BELT, 28 MOVEMENTS)

Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 A.D.

Stances and leg techniques

  • Bending Ready Stance Type A
  • Close Ready Stance Type A
  • Fixed Stance
  • L-Stance
  • Walking Stance
  • Mid Side Piercing Kick [Foot]
  • Low Front Snap Kick [Foot]

Leg placements

  • ~Close Stance
  • Heel Raised ~1 FT behind opposite Foot
  • Heel Raised ~Close Stance

Arm techniques

  • Low+Mid Circular Block [Inner Forearm]
  • High Inward Strike [Knife-Hand]
  • Mid Thrust [Straight Fingertip]
  • Mid Downward Block [Palm]
  • Mid Guarding Block [Forearm]
  • High Punch [Forefist]
  • Mid+High Block [Twin Forearm]
  • Mid Guarding Block [Knife-Hand]
  • Mid Punch [Forefist]

Arm placements

  • Side Fist in front of opposite Shoulder
  • Hands stay in previous position

Body movements

  • Slipping Forward
  • Turning L 270°
  • Turning R 180°
  • Turning L 90°
  • Stepping Forward

Diagram directions

LetterDirection
A3:00
B9:00
C6:00
D12:00
E3:00 Upper Line
F9:00 Upper Line

Movement sequence

#Body Movement Motion [Method]Diagram DirectionFeet In MotionLeg Section Stance/Leg Technique [Tool; Line]Arm Section Arm Technique [Tool; Line]
1Turning L 90°9:00; BLL L-StanceL Mid+R High Block [Twin Forearm; Cl+Cl]
2R High Inward Strike [Knife-Hand; Bl]
3Slipping ForwardLL Fixed StanceL Side Fist in front of opposite Shoulder
4Turning R 180° / Stepping Forward3:00; AL>R / Lh>RL Heel Raised ~Close Stance [12:00; D]R Mid+L High Block [Twin Forearm; Cl+Cl]
5R L-StanceL High Inward Strike [Knife-Hand; Bl]
6Slipping ForwardRR Fixed StanceR Side Fist in front of opposite Shoulder
7Turning L 90°12:00; DR>L / Rh>LR Heel Raised ~Close Stance [1:00; ~D]R Bending Ready Stance Type A
8LL Mid Side Piercing Kick [Foot; Fl]L High Punch [Forefist; Fl]
9Stepping ForwardLL L-StanceMid Guarding Block [Knife-Hand; Cl]
10RhL L-StanceMid Guarding Block [Knife-Hand; Cl]
11Stepping ForwardRR L-StanceMid Guarding Block [Knife-Hand; Cl]
12Stepping ForwardRR Walking StanceR Mid Thrust [Straight Fingertip; Cl]
13Turning L 270°3:00; EL>R>LL L-StanceL Mid+R High Block [Twin Forearm; Cl+Cl]
14R High Inward Strike [Knife-Hand; Bl]
15Slipping ForwardLL Fixed StanceL Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl]
16Turning R 180°9:00; FL>RL Heel Raised ~Close Stance [6:00; C]R Mid+L High Block [Twin Forearm; Cl+Cl]
17Lh>RL L-StanceL High Inward Strike [Knife-Hand; Bl]
18Slipping ForwardRR Fixed StanceR Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl]
19Turning L 90°6:00; CR>L~Close Stance [7:00; ~C]R Low+Mid Circular Block [Inner Forearm; D~Sl [8:00; CF]]
20Stepping ForwardRR Walking StanceHands stay in previous position
21RR Walking StanceL Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl]
22LhL Low+Mid Circular Block [Inner Forearm; D~Sl [4:00; CE]]
23LL Low Front Snap Kick [Foot; ~Cl]Hands stay in previous position
24Stepping ForwardLL Walking StanceR Mid Punch [Forefist; Cl]
25Stepping ForwardRL Bending Ready Stance Type AR High Punch [Forefist; Fl]
26RR Mid Side Piercing Kick [Foot; Fl]
27Stepping Forward / Turning L 270°9:00; BR / Rh>LR Heel Raised ~1 FT behind opposite FootMid Guarding Block [Forearm; Cl]
28Turning R 180° / Stepping Forward3:00; AL>R / Lh>RL Heel Raised ~Close Stance [12:00; D]Mid Guarding Block [Forearm; Cl]
-Turning L 90°12:00; DR>LClose Ready Stance Type A

Pattern meaning

Won-Hyo was the noted Buddhist monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 A.D. The pattern honors his contribution to Korean history, philosophy, and spiritual development.

Training note

Won-Hyo Tul develops advanced coordination between fixed stance transitions, inward knife-hand strikes, circular blocking motions, and side piercing kicks. Students should focus on the precision of slipping motions, smooth transitions between close stance positions and L-Stances, and maintaining proper control during circular blocking techniques. Correct hand positioning, balance, rhythm, and power generation are essential throughout the pattern.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 A.D.

Won-Hyo Tul contains 28 movements.

Won-Hyo Tul is practiced by 6th Gup Green Belt students in traditional ITF Taekwon-Do.

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