ITF PATTERN 10: KWANG-GAE (Kwang-Gae Tul)
Pattern Kwang-Gae is also known as Gwang-Gae.
Taekwon-Do is a practical art; hence it can be learnt only from an instructor. Words, diagrams and videos can help only as a reference, and they cannot replace an instructor. Expert practical guidance from an instructor is invaluable.
“Certainly the most important asset any training hall can have is a good instructor. There is no substitute for a well-trained, intelligent, perceptive and patient instructor.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.6, p.17).
“Patterns are various fundamental movements, most of which represent either attack or defense techniques, set to a fixed and logical sequence.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.9, p.13)
Pattern Kwang-Gae (Kwang-Gae Tul)
“This pattern is practised by the 1st degree and above.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.11, p.35)
Instructor Janelle Pratap performing Kwang-Gae Tul:
DIAGRAM (Yon Moo Son)
“Note: This diagram is reversed to help the student to understand and perform from a clearer angle.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.11, p.36)
The student is standing on the line AB and facing D.
Movements: 39
—Begin. Form a parallel stance with a heaven hand to D.
1. Move the left foot to the right foot and form a close ready stance B to D, while both hands are pulled swiftly to the sides in a straight line and then slowly in a circular motion they are brought in front.
2. Move the left foot to D and form a left walking stance to D, while the right fist performs an upset punch to D. This is executed in a slow motion.
3. Move the right foot to D and form a right walking stance to D, while the left fist performs an upset punch to D. This is executed in a slow motion.
4. Move the left foot to the side front of the right foot, move the right foot to D and form a right walking stance to D, while the right palm performs a high hooking block to D. This is executed in a double stepping motion.
5. Slide the right foot to C and form a right L-stance to D, while a knife-hand performs a low guarding block to D.
6. Move the right foot to the side front of the left foot, move the left foot to D and form a left walking stance to D, while the left palm performs a high hooking block to D. This is executed in a double stepping motion.
7. Slide the left foot to C and form a left L-stance to D, while a knife-hand performs a low guarding block to D.
8. Move the left foot to D and form a right rear foot stance to D, while a knife-hand performs a high guarding block to D.
9. Move the right foot to D and form a left rear foot stance to D, while a knife-hand performs a high guarding block to D.
10. Move the left foot to the side front of the right foot, pivot on the left foot to turn counter-clockwise and form a left walking stance to C, while the right palm performs an upward block to C. This is executed in a slow motion.
11. Move the right foot to C and form a right walking stance to C, while the left palm performs an upward block to C. This is executed in a slow motion.
12. Move the left foot to the right foot and form a close stance to C, while the right knife-hand performs a low front block in a circular motion and hitting the left palm.
13. Maintain the position of the hands as in 12, while the left foot performs a pressing kick to E.
14. Maintain the position of the hands as in 13, while the left foot performs a middle side piercing kick to E. Steps 13 and 14 are executed as a consecutive kick.
15. Lower the left foot to E and form a right L-stance to E, while the right knife-hand performs a high inward strike to E, and the left side fist is brought in front of the right shoulder.
16. Pull the left foot to the right foot and form a close stance to C, while the left side fist performs a downward strike to E.
17. Maintain the position of the hands as in 16, while the right foot performs a pressing kick to F.
18. Maintain the position of the hands as in 17, while the right foot performs a middle side piercing kick to F. Steps 17 and 18 are executed as a consecutive kick.
19. Lower the right foot to F and form a left L-stance to F, while the left knife-hand performs a high inward strike to F, and the right side fist is brought in front of the left shoulder.
20. Pull the right foot to the left foot and form a close stance to C, while the right side fist performs a downward strike to F.
21. Move the left foot to C and form a left low stance to C, while the right palm performs a pressing block to C. This is executed in a slow motion.
22. Move the right foot to C and form a right low stance to C, while the left palm performs a pressing block to C. This is executed in a slow motion.
23. In a stamping motion, move the right foot to D and form a sitting stance to F, while the right back fist performs a high side strike to D.
24. Pivot on the left foot and form a right walking stance to D, while the right double forearm performs a middle block to D.
25. Maintain the right walking stance to D, keep the right hand as in 24, and shift to C, while the left forearm performs a low reverse block to D.
26. Slip the right foot to D and form a right low stance to D, while the right flat fingertip performs a high thrust to D. This is executed in a slow motion.
27. In a stamping motion, move the left foot on line CD and form a sitting stance to F, while the left back fist performs a high side strike to C.
28. Pivot on the right foot and form a left walking stance to C, while the left double forearm performs a middle block to C.
29. Maintain the left walking stance to C, keep the left hand as in 28, and shift to D, while the right forearm performs a low reverse block to C.
30. Slip the left foot to C and form a left low stance to C, while the left flat fingertip performs a high thrust to C. This is executed in a slow motion.
31. In a stamping motion, move the right foot to C and form a right walking stance to C, while a twin fist performs a high vertical punch to C.
32. In a stamping motion, move the left foot to A and form a left walking stance to A, while a twin fist performs an upset punch to A.
33. Maintain the position of the hands as in 32, while the right foot performs a middle front snap kick to A.
34. Lower the right foot to the left foot, move the left foot to A and form a left L-stance to B, while a knife-hand performs a middle guarding block to B.
35. Move the left foot to B and form a left walking stance to B, while the left fist performs a high punch to B.
36. In a stamping motion, move the right foot to B and form a right walking stance to B, while a twin fist performs an upset punch to B.
37. Maintain the position of the hands as in 36, while the left foot performs a middle front snap kick to B.
38. Lower the left foot to the right foot, move the right foot to B and form a right L-stance to A, while a knife-hand performs a middle guarding block to A.
39. Move the right foot to A and form a right walking stance to A, while the right fist performs a high punch to A.
—End. Pivot on the right foot, bring the left foot back and form a parallel stance with a heaven hand to D.
REFERENCE:
Choi, H. H. (1985). Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do (Vols. 1–15). Vienna: International Taekwon-Do Federation.
Also See:
Patterns (Tul) in Taekwon-Do: An Introduction
The Interpretations of Patterns (Tuls) in Taekwon-Do
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