ITF PATTERN 15: JUCHE (Juche Tul)
PATTERN KODANG (Kodang Tul)
In 1965, Choi Hong Hi mentioned the pattern Kodang in his book, “Taekwon-Do:The Art of Self-Defence”, published by Daeha Publication Company: Seoul, Korea. For more details, please see Patterns (Tul) in Taekwon-Do: An Introduction
Instructor Mark Cocquio performing the Kodang pattern:
In 1985, Gen. Choi Hong Hi, replaced the earlier Kodang pattern with the Juche pattern, in his book “Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do (Vols. 1–15)”, published by the International Taekwon-Do Federation: Vienna.
Nowadays, ITF schools most often follow the Juche pattern.
PATTERN JUCHE (Juche Tul)
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 Juche (Juche Tul)
“This pattern is practised by the 2nd degree and above.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.12, p.273)
ITFtuls video “Juche Tul”:
DIAGRAM (Yon Moo Son)
The student is standing on the line AB and facing D.
Movements: 45
—Begin. Form a parallel stance to D with forefists to the hips.
1. Move the left foot to B and form a sitting stance to D, while the inner forearms perform a parallel block.
2. Straighten the knees and stand up to D, while the right palm performs a middle hooking block to D.
3. Form a sitting stance to D, while the left fist performs a middle punch to D. Execute 2 and 3 in a continuous motion.
4. Raise the right knee up to pull the right reverse footsword to the left knee joint and form a left one-leg stance to D, while the outer forearms perform a parallel block.
5. Keep the position of the hands as in 4, while the right foot consecutively performs a middle side piercing kick to A and then a high reverse hooking kick to B. Execute in a slow motion.
6. Lower the right foot to B in a jumping motion and form a right X-stance to F, while the right back fist performs a downward strike to B.
7. With the left foot perform consecutively a middle hooking kick and then a high side piercing kick to F.
8. Lower the left foot to F in a stamping motion and form a sitting stance to B, while the left flat fingertip performs a high outward cross-cut to F.
9. Form a left walking stance to BF, while the left palm presses the right side fist and perform a right high elbow strike to BF.
10. Cross the left foot over the right foot and form a right X-stance to B, while the right finger belly is brought on the left back forearm and the left reverse knife-hand performs a low front block to B.
11. Move the right foot to A and form a left L-stance to A, while a knife-hand performs a middle guarding block to A.
12. Spin counter-clockwise, while the left knife-hand performs a mid-air strike to A, land to A and with the left arm extended form a right L-stance to A.
13. Move the right foot to A and form a sitting stance to D, while the inner forearms perform a parallel block.
14. Straighten the knees and stand up to D, while the left palm performs a middle hooking block to D.
15. Form a sitting stance to D, while the right fist performs a middle punch to D. Execute 14 and 15 in a continuous motion.
16. Raise the left knee up to pull the left reverse footsword to the right knee joint and form a right one-leg stance to D, while the outer forearms perform a parallel block.
17. Keep the position of the hands as in 16, while the left foot performs consecutively a middle side piercing kick to B and then a high reverse hooking kick to A. Execute in a slow motion.
18. Lower the left foot to A in a jumping motion and form a left X-stance to E, while the left back fist performs a downward strike.
19. With the right foot perform consecutively a middle hooking kick and then a high side piercing kick to E.
20. Lower the right foot to E in a stamping motion and form a sitting stance to A, while the right flat fingertip performs a high outward cross-cut to E.
21. Form a right walking stance to AE, while the right palm presses the left side fist and perform a left high elbow strike to AE.
22. Cross the right foot over the left foot and form a left X-stance to A, while the left finger belly is brought on the right back forearm and the right reverse knife-hand performs a low front block to A.
23. Move the left foot to B and form a right L-stance to B, while a knife-hand performs a middle guarding block to B.
24. Spin clockwise, while the right knife-hand performs a mid-air strike to B, land to B and while keeping the right arm extended, form a left L-stance to B.
25. With the left foot perform a pick-shape kick to B, lower the left foot to B and form a right rear foot stance to B, while the forearm performs a middle guarding block.
26. Bring the right foot to the left foot and form a close stance with a heaven hand to D. Execute in a slow motion.
27. Slide to C and form a left rear foot stance to D, while the right straight elbow performs a downward thrust.
28. Slip the right foot and form a right walking stance to D, while the left arc-hand performs a high crescent strike to D.
29. Slide to C and form a right rear foot stance to D, while the left straight elbow performs a downward thrust.
30. Slip the left foot and form a left walking stance to D, while the right arc-hand performs a high crescent strike to D.
31. Move the left foot to C and form a right walking stance to D, while a twin-knife hand performs a high inward strike to D.
32. Move the right foot to C and form a left walking stance to D, while the right fist performs a downward punch.
33. Move the left foot to the side rear of the right foot, slide to C and form a right L-stance to D, while the left outer forearm performs a downward block.
34. With the right foot perform a reverse turning kick to D, while flying away from D, land to C and form a left L-stance to D, while the forearm performs a middle guarding block to D.
35. Move the right foot to the side rear of the left foot, slide to C and form a left L-stance to D, while the right outer forearm performs a downward block.
36. With the left foot perform a reverse turning kick to D, while flying away from D, land to C and form a right L-stance to D, while the forearm performs a middle guarding block to D.
37. Move the right foot to D, move the left foot to D, and perform a flying two direction kick while flying to D, with the left foot performing a twisting kick and the right foot performing a side kick.
38. Land to D and form a left diagonal stance to D, while a twin palm performs a rising block.
39. Slide to D and form a right rear foot stance to C, while the right elbow performs a side thrust to D.
40. Turn the face to D and form a right bending ready stance to C, then with the left foot perform a middle back piercing kick to D. Execute in a slow motion.
41. Lower the left foot to D in a stamping motion and form a right L-stance to D, while the left back fist performs a horizontal strike to D.
42. Pull the right foot and form a parallel stance to D, while the right flat fingertip performs a high inward cross-cut to D.
43. Jump and fly to D, while the right fist performs consecutively a front punch and an upset punch to D, land to D and with the right fist extended form a close stance to D.
44. Move the right foot to D and form a right walking stance to D, while the left knife-hand performs a front downward strike.
45. Move the left foot to D and form a left walking stance to D, while the right fist performs a middle punch to D.
—End. Bring the right foot forward and form a parallel stance to D with forefists to the hips.
REFERENCES:
1. Choi, H. H. (1965) “Taekwon-Do:The Art of Self-Defence”, Daeha Publication Company: Seoul, Korea.
2. Gen. Choi, H. H. (1985). Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do (Vols. 1–15). International Taekwon-Do Federation: Vienna.
Also See:
Patterns (Tul) in Taekwon-Do: An Introduction
The Interpretations of Patterns (Tuls) in Taekwon-Do
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