ITF Taekwondo Pattern 1 – Chon Ji

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Written Instructions for ITF Taekwondo Pattern 1 – Chon Ji

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  • Start in the Joon-Bi or Ready stance
  • Turn left 90 degrees, move left leg and go into a walking stance (left leg forward), low block with left arm
  • Step forward into walking stance with right leg forward, right middle punch
  • Turn right 180 degrees, walking stance with right leg forward, low block with right arm
  • Step forward into walking stance with left leg forward, left middle punch
  • Turn left 90 degrees, front stance with left leg forward, low block with left arm
  • Step forward into walking stance with right leg forward, right middle punch
  • Turn right 180 degrees, walking stance with right leg forward, low block with right arm
  • Step forward into walking stance with left leg forward, left middle punch
  • Turn left 90 degrees, L-stance (back stance) with left leg forward, left outside block with inner portion of forearm
  • Step forward into walking stance with right leg forward, right middle punch
  • Turn right 180 degrees, L-stance (back stance) with right leg forward, right outside block with inner portion of forearm
  • Step forward into left walking stance, left middle punch
  • Turn left 90 degrees, L-stance (back stance) with left leg forward, left outside block with inner portion of forearm
  • Step forward into right walking stance, right middle punch
  • Turn 180 degrees, L-stance (back stance) with right leg forward, right outside block with inner portion of forearm
  • Step forward into a walking stance with left leg forward, left middle punch
  • Step forward into a walking stance with right leg forward, right middle punch
  • Step back into a walking stance with left leg forward, left middle punch
  • Step back into a walking stance with right leg forward, right middle punch, yell “Kihap”!
  • When Master says “Bah Ro”, move left leg forward into Ready stance.



Demonstration Video for ITF Taekwondo Pattern 1 – Chon Ji