Black Belt
1st Degree

Pattern Meaning - Kwang-Gae

Kwang Gae is named after the famous Kwang Gae Toh Wang, the 19th King of the Koguryo dynasty, who regained all the lost territories including the greater part of Manchuria. The diagram represents the expansion and recovery of the lost territory.

New Attacking Movements in Kwang-Gae

Pressing Kick - Noollo Chagi

Side Fist Downward Strike - Yop Joomuk Naeryo

New Defensive Movements in Kwang-Gae

Palm Upward Block - Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi

Pattern Meaning - Po-Eun

Po-Eun is the pseudonym of a loyal subject Chong Mong-Chu. (1400) who was a famous poet and whose poem "I would not serve. a second master though I might be crucified a hundred times" is known by many Korean people.

New Attacking Movements in Po-Eun

Horizontal Punch - Soopyong Jirugi

New Defensive Movements in Po-Eun

Forefist Pressing Block - Ap joomuk Nolliyo Makgi

U-Shape Grasp - Digutja Japgi

Pattern Meaning - Gae-Bek

Ge Baek is named after General Ge Baek a great general in the Baek Je Dynasty (660 ADD). The pattern represents his server and strict military discpline.

New Attacking in Gae-Bek

Twisting Kick - Bituro Chagi

Middle Knuckle Fist Punch - Joongji Joomuk Jirugi

New Defensive Movements in Gae-Bek

Double Arc-Hand Block - Doo Bandalson Makgi

9-Shape Block - Gutja Makgi