Patterns

The Evolution of Tong-il

Did you know the last pattern Tong-il underwent changes AFTER it had been already been published in the 1965 book “TAEKWON-DO” by General Choi Hong Hi?

Read an indepth analysis of how all the patterns have changed since 1965 in the thesis Taekwon-Do Evolution” by Master Graham Patterson.

Joong Gun Tul with Grand Master Lan

Joong-Gun is the blue belt pattern and is quite a step up from previous forms. It contains a number of difficult techniques, changes of stances, slow motion movements and more.

If you are a blue belt or above you will get a lot of benefit from this lesson with Grand Master Lan Kim Ung, as he takes Niketa Wells through Joon-Gun step by step.

Sam-il Tul with Mr Mark Trotter

Sam-il is the first pattern learnt at 3rd degree level, and a favourite of many due to it’s beautiful flow and inclusion of some interesting kicks such as sweeping kick and twisting kick.

This video is a more casual session where Mr Trotter takes Melissa Timperly through the pattern giving tons of  valuable hints and tips, in particular for tournament performance. Even if you don’t know the pattern you will pick up lots of kicking advice and general ways to improve your pattern technique.

Beginners' Fundamental Exercises

4 Direction Punch (Saju Jirugi) and 4 Direction Block (Saju Makgi) are fundamental exercises for the beginner (white belt). They are both requirements for grading from 10th gup (white belt) to 9th gup (Yellow Stripe).

This video shows double world Champion Roisin Giles demonstrating the movements with a few of the key points highlighted.

Now available with Finnish and Portuguese Sub-titles.

Junior Patterns with Melissa Timperley

Former World Patterns Champion Miss Timperley teaches two classes covering all the junior patterns up to and including Joong-Gun. This is a great video if you want to revise your junior patterns – or for anyone who wants some hints and tips of patterns performance.