Chon-Ji (19 movements)
Chon-Ji means literally "the Heaven the Earth." It is, in the Orient, interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts; one representing the Heaven and the other representing the Earth.
Dan-Gun (21 movements)
The pattern Dan-Gun is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year of 2333 BC.
Do-San (24 movements)
Do-San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876 - 1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life, which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement.
Won-Hyo (28 movements)
Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD.
Yul-Gok (38 movements)
Yul-Gok is the pseudonym of the great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536 - 1584), nicknamed the "Confucius of Korea." The 38 movements of this pattern refer to his birthplace on the 38th latitude and the pattern diagram represents "scholar."
Joong-Gun (32 movements)
The pattern Joong-Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun, who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito, the first Japanese Governor-General of Korea. Ito was known as the man who played the leading part in the Korean-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr. Ahn's age when he was executed at Liu-Shung prison (1910).
Toi Gye (37 movements)
Toi-Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), and authority on neo-Confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to his birthplace on the 37th latitude, the diagram of this pattern represents "scholar."
Hwa Rang (29 movements)
The pattern Hwa-Rang is named after the Hwa Rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th Century. This group eventually became the actual driving force of the unification of the three kingdoms of Korea. The 29 movements in this pattern refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where TaeKwon Do developed into maturity.
Choong-Moo (30 movements)
Choong-Moo was the name given to the great Admiral Yi Soon-Sin of the Yi Dynasty. He was reputed to have invented the first armored battleship (Kobukson) in 1592, which is said to be the precursor of the present day submarine. The reason for this pattern ending in a left hand attack is to symbolize his regrettable death. Checked by the forced reservation of his loyalty to the King, Yi Soon-Sin was given no chance in his lifetime to show his unrestrained potentiality.
(Remaining definitions to follow soon ...)