24 ITF Taekwondo patterns along with their details:
Pattern | Moves | Summary | |
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1 | Chon-Ji | 19 | Represents the creation of the world or the beginning of human history. |
2 | Dan-Gun | 21 | Named after the legendary founder of Korea in 2,333 B.C. |
3 | Do-San | 24 | Honors patriot Ahn Chang-Ho, who devoted his life to Korean education and independence. |
4 | Won-Hyo | 28 | Named after the monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in 686 A.D. |
5 | Yul-Gok | 38 | Honors philosopher and scholar Yil (1536-1584), known as the “Confucius of Korea.” |
6 | Joong-Gun | 32 | Named after patriot Ahn Joong-Gun, who assassinated the first Japanese governor of Korea. |
7 | Toi-Gye | 37 | The pen name of scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on neo-Confucianism. |
8 | Hwa-Rang | 29 | Named after the Hwa-Rang youth group from the Silla Dynasty. |
9 | Choong-Moo | 30 | Honors Admiral Yi Sun-Sin, a naval hero who defended Korea against Japanese invasions. |
10 | Kwang-Gae | 39 | Named after the Goguryeo king who expanded Korean territory. |
11 | Po-Eun | 36 | Honors poet Chong Mong-Chu, who advocated for Korean independence. |
12 | Ge-Baek | 44 | Named after General Ge-Baek, who fought against the Tang Dynasty. |
13 | Eui-Am | 45 | Represents the pseudonym of Son Byong-Hi, a Korean independence activist. |
14 | Choong-Jang | 52 | Named after the 7th-century Buddhist monk Choong-Jang. |
15 | Juche | 45 | Signifies self-reliance and independence. |
16 | Sam-Il | 33 | Commemorates the Sam-Il Movement for Korean independence. |
17 | Yoo-Sin | 68 | Honors General Kim Yoo-Sin, a Silla Dynasty military leader. |
18 | Choi-Yong | 46 | Named after General Choi Yong, who defended Korea against Mongol invasions. |
19 | Yon-Gae | 49 | Honors General Yon-Gae Somoon, a Goguryeo military leader. |
20 | Ul-Ji | 42 | Named after General Ul-Ji Moon-Dok, who repelled an invasion by Sui Dynasty China. |
21 | Moon-Moo | 61 | Honors King Munmu of Silla, who unified the Three Kingdoms. |
22 | So-San | 72 | Named after the famous Buddhist monk Jinul (So-San). |
23 | Se-Jong | 24 | Honors King Se-Jong the Great, who created the Korean script Hangul. |
24 | Tong-Il | 56 | Represents the unification of North and South Korea. |