Chon-Ji Pattern – Instructor Preview & Insights
Chon-Ji Pattern
Chon-Ji is the first ITF Taekwon-Do pattern (tul) and the beginning of every student’s formal patterns journey. This page includes a clear demonstration performed in real TKDCoaching classes and provides guidance for instructors and keen students who already know the basic sequence.
This is not a step-by-step teaching tutorial. Instead, it helps you check rhythm, stance length, block alignment, turning methods and overall presentation.
Full Chon-Ji Breakdown
The full Chon-Ji breakdown class is normally available to Premium Members, but we have made this one open to everyone. It includes detailed coaching points, corrections, common mistakes and teaching methods.
👉 Watch the full Chon-Ji breakdown video (Premium)
About Chon-Ji
Chon-Ji means “Heaven and Earth” and symbolises the creation of the world. It is the first pattern taught in ITF Taekwon-Do and is required at 9th and 8th gup.
Chon-Ji contains 19 movements and follows a plus-shaped diagram, representing the separation of heaven and earth. Although simple in appearance, it introduces many fundamentals that continue through the entire ITF patterns system, including:
- walking stance structure
- low block and middle punch mechanics
- reaction hand usage
- balance and directional changes
- maintaining a steady rhythm
Opening movement in Chon-Ji tul
The first movement in Chon-J is called a walking stance forearm low block.
Middle Punches – all on walking stance
There are eleven middle punches in Chon-Ji tul – all performed on a walking stance.
Inner forearm block
Master Trotter correcting the height of the inner forearm block
Key Training Points
- Keep walking stance length and width consistent when moving forwards and backwards.
- Maintain square shoulders during middle punches.
- Use a strong reaction hand on every punch and block.
- Keep rhythm steady and avoid rushing the turns.
- Finish back on the starting point to show good control of stepping.
Teaching Ideas for Instructors
- Practise the first four movements separately to establish correct turning and stance alignment.
- Use slow stepping drills to develop balance and weight transfer.
- Perform the pattern on counts, then in the student’s own time, to develop both accuracy and flow.
- Film students performing the pattern and review posture, stance length and block alignment.
- Demonstrate simple applications so students understand the purpose behind each movement.
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Favourite Pattern Survey:
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chon-Ji
How many movements does Chon-Ji have?
Chon-Ji has 19 movements.
What level learns Chon-Ji?
It is the first pattern taught at 9th and 8th gup.
What does Chon-Ji mean?
Chon-Ji means “Heaven and Earth,” symbolising the beginning of all things.
Where can I watch a full breakdown?
Normally for Premium Members – we have published the video above.
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