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Spanish Version of Chang Han Definitions
Chon-Ji
(19 movements) means literally " the
heaven and Earth". It is in the Orient, interpreted as the Creation
of the world or the beginning of human history. Therefore, it is the initial
pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar
parts: one to represent Heaven and the other to represent the Earth.
Dan-Gun
(21 movements) is named after the holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea
in the year 2,333 B.C.
Do-San
(24 movements) is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang Ho (1876-1938). The 24
movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education
of Korea and its independence movement.
Won-Hyo
(28 movements) was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty
in the year 686 A.D.
Yul-Gok
(38 movements) is the pseudonym of the great philosopher and scholar Yi I
(1536-1584), nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea." The 38
movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on the 38th degree latitude
and the diagram (+) represents "scholar."
Joong-Gun
(32 movements) is named after the patriot Ahn Joong Gun who assassinated Hiro
Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, known as the man who
played the leading part in the Korea-Japan merger. There are 32 movements
in this pattern to represent Mr. Ahn's age when he was executed at Lui-Shang
prison (1910).
Toi-Gye
(37 movements) is the pen name of the noted scholar Ye Hwang (16th century), an
authority on Neo-Confucianism. The 37 movements refer to his birthplace on
the 37th degree latitude, the diagram represents "scholar."
Hwa-Rang
(29 movements) is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group which originated in the
Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th
Infantry Division, where Taekwondo developed into maturity. Choong-Moo (30 movements) was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armored battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The reason why this pattern ends with a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death. Kubukson and Admiral Yi Sun Sin
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