Chon-Ji Hyung
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Chon-Ji Hyung (천지/天地) (also Chon-Ji tul or poomsae) is an official pattern of the International Taekwon-Do Federation. It consists of 19 movements and is normally the pattern done by white belts, the first hyung that Taekwon-Do members will learn. For that reason it is very simple, and only consists of hand attacks:
White signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of Taekwon-Do.[1] - Choi Hong Hi
[edit] The Meaning
Literally Chon-Ji means "heaven and earth" or "heaven-the-earth", which is interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history. It is therefore the initial pattern performed by a beginner during their creation and entrance into the world of Taekwon-Do. This pattern consists of two similar parts of 8 moves each; one represents the Heaven and the other the Earth. The first consists of low blocks - representing the earth - in front stance or walking stance, depending on the school; this stance puts the body higher up, thus representing heaven. In the second half, the inner-forearm blocks - representng the heaven - are performed from the back stance (or L-stance). These blocks are aimed at the side. The two parts are ended by an extra punch and two backwards ones. Both parts can be broken down into four sections each consisting of a block and a punch. All punches are middle-section. These four sections symbolize the four elements of the Heaven and Earth; Fire, Water, Earth and Spirit.
[edit] The Pattern
Each number below signifies the next movement of the hyung. The pattern begins in junbi position (feet shoulder width apart, hands making fists next to each other at the belt position).
- From here, the left leg steps to the left 90° into walking stance while the left arm simultaneously completes a low block.
- The right leg then steps forward into walking stance while the right fist completes a mid-section punch.
- Bring the right leg back to the left and complete a soft-foot touch and continue to move it behind you, turning 180° to the right and complete a low block with the right arm. The right leg should also be forward in walking stance.
- Step forward with the left leg in walking stance and complete a mid-section punch with the left fist.
- Now bring the left leg back to the right and complete a soft-foot touch while turning 90° to the left and completing a low block with the left arm. The left leg should be forward in walking stance.
- Step forward with the right leg in walking stance and complete a mid-section punch with the right fist.
- Bring the right leg back to the left and complete a soft-foot touch and continue to move it behind you, turning 180° to the right and complete a low block with the right arm. The right leg should also be forward in walking stance.
- Step forward with the left leg in walking stance and complete a mid-section punch with the left fist.
- Bring the left leg back to the right, completing a soft-foot touch and turning 90° to the left. Step down in back stance and complete a inner forearm block with the left arm.
- Step forward with the right leg in walking stance and complete a mid-section punch with the right fist.
- Step the right leg back to the left and complete a soft-foot touch and continue to move it behind you, turning 180° to the right and complete an inner forearm block with the right arm. The right leg should also be forward in back stance.
- Step forward with the left leg in walking stance and complete a mid-section punch with the left fist.
- Bring the left leg back to the right, completing a soft-foot touch and turning 90° to the left. Step down in back stance and complete a inner forearm block with the left arm.
- Step forward with the right leg in walking stance and complete a mid-section punch with the right fist.
- Bring the right leg back to the left and complete a soft-foot touch and continue to move it behind you, turning 180° to the right and complete an inner forearm block with the right arm. The right leg should also be forward in back stance.
- Step forward with the left leg in walking stance and complete a mid-section punch with the left fist.
- Step forward with the right leg in walking stance and complete a mid-section punch with the right fist.
- Step backward with the left leg forward in walking stance and complete a mid-section punch with the left fist.
- Step backward with the right leg forward in walking stance and complete a mid-section punch with the right fist. Ki-Hap on this movement.
