CHON JI   

Chon Ji literally means 'Heaven and Earth'. In the Orient it is interpreted as the beginning of the world or the creation of human history,therefore it is the initial pattern performed by the beginner. It consists of two similar parts, one representing

Heaven and the other representing the earth.

 The pattern has 19 movements.

9th Kup to 8th Kup - Chon Ji

Required for this pattern...

Stances:

Parallel stance (Narani sogi)

Walking stance (Gunnon sogi) for low block

L-stance (Niunja Sogi) for middle block.

Defending moves:

Outer forearm low block (Najunde Bakat Palmok Makgi)  

Middle inner forearm block (Kaunde An Palmok Makgi).

Attacking moves:

Forefist middle front punch (ap joomuk kaunde ap jirugi)

Sparring:

Three step semi-free sparring (Sambo Matsogi)

You will also be required to complete the following:

• Press ups (20)
• Sitting stance with a double punch (10)
• Front Kick / Obverse & Reverse Punch (4)
• Walking stance middle block followed by a reverse punch

Chon Ji

Theory:

• Understand and correctly perform all 10th Kup techniques and requirements
• Name and demonstrate L-stance
• Know the meaning of the "yellow" belt colour
• Briefly explain the meaning of a "pattern"
• Know the meaning of the pattern Chon Ji (see below)
• Understand the basic commands
• Inside block (An makgi) is ANY block to the inside of your opponent's attacking tool.
• Inwards block (Annuro makgi) is ANY block travelling inwards across your own body.
• Outside block (Bakat makgi) is ANY block to the outside of your opponent's attacking tool.
• Outward block (Bakurro makgi) is ANY block travelling outwards across your own body.
• Know the instructor grades
• When in L-stance (Niunja Sogi), the weight must be distributed 70% on the rear foot and 30% on the front foot. Toes should be 10-15 degrees from center.
• The last two movements of Chon Ji are obverse punch (Barro Jirugi).
• Front sole (Ap Kumchi) is used for front kick and turning kick.
• Footsword (Balkal) is used for side piercing kick and back piercing kick.
• There are 24 patterns in Taekwon-Do which symbolises 24 hours, or one day, or all of General Choi's life which he dedicated to the art.