Tong-Il – Inside the Premium Pattern Lesson

Tong-Il – Inside the Premium Pattern Lesson

This premium Tong-Il lesson is the third coaching session led by the creator of TKD Coaching, Master Paul McPhail. In the video, Master McPhail works with Master Joliette Trân on Tong-Il, the final of the 24 patterns in Taekwon-Do and a pattern reserved for 6th dan level.

Tong-Il represents the culmination of the entire pattern syllabus, and this lesson reflects that status. The coaching focuses on precision, intent, and clarity of execution, with attention given to how advanced techniques should be performed with control rather than excess movement.

As with the earlier senior dan sessions, the emphasis is placed on understanding the purpose behind each technique. Small technical refinements are explored in detail, reinforcing how Tong-Il should demonstrate maturity, composure, and depth of understanding.

The sample clip highlights Master McPhail discussing the outward vertical kick, focusing on correct execution and the technical considerations that ensure balance, control, and realism within the pattern.

This lesson offers a rare opportunity to see Tong-Il coached at the highest level, providing insight not only into the pattern itself, but into the standards expected at the culmination of the Taekwon-Do pattern system.