Black Belt
3rd Degree

Pattern Meaning - Sam-Il

Sam-Il denotes the historical date of the independence. movement of Korea which began throughout the country on. March 1, 1919. The 33 movements in the pattern stand for the. 33 patriots who planned the movement.

New Attacking Movements Sam-Il

Reverse Knifehand Wedging Block - Sonkal Dung Heycho Makgi

Pattern Meaning - Choi-Yong

Choi Yong is named after General Choi Yong, Premier and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces during the 14th century Koryo dynasty. Choi Yong was greatly respected for his loyalty, patriotism and humility.

New Attacking Movements in Choi-Yong

Hooking Kick - Golcho Chagi

New Attacking Movements in Choi-Yong

Knifehand W-Shape Block - Sonkal San Makgi

Pattern Meaning - Yoo-Sin

Yoo-Sin is named after General Kim Yu-Sin, a commanding general during the Silla Dynasty. The 68 movements refer to the last two figures of 668 A.D., the year Korea was united. The ready posture signifies a sword drawn on the right rather than left side, symbolizing Yoo Sin's mistake of following his Kings' orders to fight with foreign forces against his own nation.

New Attacking Movements in Yoo-Sin

Horizontal Backhand Strike - Soopyong Song Dung Taerigi

New Attacking Movements in Yoo-Sin

Waving Kick - Doro Chagi