Practice Level
This pattern is practiced by the 2nd Geup Red Belt in preparation for their testing for
1st Geup High Red Belt
Korean Pronunciation
Hwa-Rang teul
Pattern History
Hwa-Rang
花郎
is named after the Hwarang youth group, which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the
early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity.
Additional pattern history information
Number of Movements: 29
Pattern Diagram:
Step-by-Step Description of Movements:
The pattern begins when the instructor commands the student to come to attention
(cha-ryeot)
When given this command, assume an
Attention Stance
on the X
on the AB line, facing D. This is followed by the instructor
stating the pattern that the student will perform
(Hwa-Rang teul).
On the command to assume the ready position
(jun-bi),
move the left foot to B to form a
Close Ready Stance type C
toward D. Remain in this close ready stance type C toward D until given the command
to begin the pattern.
When thecommand to begin the pattern is given
(si-jak),
perform the following individual movements in sequence. The pattern
should be performed according to the Guidelines listed in General Choi Hong Hi's
Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do, and presented in the section on essential points
performing patterns
1.
Move the
left foot to
B to form a
sitting stance toward
D, while executing
(full facing) a
middle
side front pushing block to
D with the
left palm.
2.
While maintaining a
sitting stance toward
D, execute
(full facing) a
middle front
punch to
D with the
right forefist.
3.
While maintaining a
sitting stance toward
D, execute
(full facing) a
middle
front punch to
D with the
left forefist.
4.
Pivoting on the ball of the left foot, move the
right foot to
A to form a
left L-stance toward
A, while executing
(half facing) a
twin forearm block to
A.
5.
While maintaining a
left L-stance toward
A, execute
(half facing) an
upward punch to
A with the
left forefist,
pulling the right side fist in front of the left shoulder.
6.
Move the
right foot to
A to form a
right fixed stance toward
A in a
sliding motion, while executing
(half facing) a
middle
side punch to
A with the
right forefist.
Perform this move in a sliding motion.
7.
Pull the
right foot toward the left foot to form a
left vertical stance toward
A, while executing
(half facing) a
side downward strike to
A with the
right knifehand.
8.
Move the
left foot to
A to form a
left walking stance toward
A,
while executing
(full facing) a
middle
punch to
A with the
left forefist.
9.
Move the
left foot to
D to form a
left walking stance toward
D,
while executing
(half facing) a
low
block to
D with the
left outer forearm.
10.
Move the
right foot to
D to form a
right walking stance toward
D,
while executing
(full facing) a
middle
front punch to
D with the
right forefist.
11.
Pull the ball of the left foot toward the right foot with
both feet (about a half shoulder width apart) facing
BD, and with the
left heel off of the ground. At the same time, bring the
left palm to the
right forefist and the
left finger belly on the
right side fist, while bending the
right elbow about 45 degrees outward.
12.
Execute a
middle
side piercing kick to
D with the
right footsword, while
pulling both hands in the opposite direction to the chest, with the
left palm on the right forefist and the
left finger belly on the right side fist. Then,
lower the right foot to
D to form a
left L-stance toward
D, while executing
(half facing) a
middle
outward side strike to
D with the
right knifehand.
13.
Move the
left foot to
D to form a
left walking stance toward
D, while executing
(full facing) a
middle
front punch to
D with the
left forefist.
14.
Move the
right foot to
D to form a
right walking stance toward
D, at the same time executing
(full facing) a
middle
front punch to
D with the
right forefist.
15.
Pivoting on the ball of the right foot and turning counterclockwise, move the
left foot to
E to form a
right L-stance toward
E, while executing
(half facing) a
middle
knifehand
guarding block to
E.
16.
Move the
right foot to
E to form a
right walking stance toward
E, while executing
(full facing) a
middle
front thrust to
E with the
right straight fingertip,
pulling the back of the left fingertips under the right elbow.
17.
Prior to moving the body, move the
ball of the right foot on the
EF line
(about 2/3 shoulder width toward
D and 1/2 shoulder width toward
F). Then, while
pivoting on the ball of the right foot and turning counterclockwise, move the
left foot to
F to form a
right L-stance toward
F, while executing
(half facing) a
middle guarding block to
F with the
knifehand.
Perform this move in a spot-turning motion - method one.
18.
Execute a
high
turning kick to
DF with the
ball of the right foot, while
holding the arms up naturally with both side fists toward
DF. Then
lower the ball of the right foot to
F.
Perform moves 18 and 19 in a fast motion.
19.
Execute a
high turning kick to
CF with the
ball of the left foot, while
holding the arms up naturally with both side fists toward
CF. Then, lower the
left foot to
F to form a
right L-stance toward
F, while executing
(half facing) a
middle
guarding block to
F with the
knifehand.
20.
Pivoting on the ball of the right foot, move the
left foot to
C to form a
left walking stance toward
C, while executing
(half facing) a
low
block to
C with the
left outer forearm.
21.
Pull the left foot straight toward the right foot to form a
right L-stance toward
C, while executing
(half facing) a
middle
front punch to
C with the
right forefist.
22.
Move the
right foot to
C to form a
left L-stance toward
C, while executing
(half facing) a
middle
front punch to
C with the
left forefist.
23.
Move the
left foot to
C to form a
right L-stance toward
C, at the same time executing
(half facing) a
middle
front punch to
C with the
right forefist.
24.
Slip the left foot straight to
C, pivoting on the ball of the right foot to form a
left walking stance toward
C, while executing
(full facing) a
pressing block with an
X-fist to
C.
Perform this move with no balance recovery.
25.
Move the
right foot to
C in a
sliding motion to form a
right L-stance toward
D, while
thrusting
(half facing) to
C with the
right side elbow.
Perform this move in a sliding motion.
26.
Pivoting on the ball of the right foot and turning counterclockwise,
bring the left foot to the side of the right foot to form a
close stance toward
B, while executing
(full facing) a
high
side front block to
B with the
right inner forearm,
extending the left forearm to the side-downward.
27.
While maintaining a
close stance toward
B, execute
(full facing) a
high
side front block to
B with the
left inner forearm,
extending the right forearm to the side-downward.
28.
While
pivoting on the ball of the right foot, move the left foot to
B to form a
right L-stance toward
B, at the same time executing
(half facing) a
middle
guarding block to
B with the
knifehand.
29.
Bring the ball of the left foot to the side of the right foot facing
D. Then, move the
right foot to
A to form a
left L-stance toward
A, while executing
(half facing) a
middle
guarding block to
A with the
knifehand.
After completing the last movement, wait one move interval and then shout " Hwa-Rang " as though it were a "gi-hap."
Remain in the position of this last move until given the command to return to the ready position
(ba-ro).
