Chon-Ji Hyung (천지/天地) (also Chon-Ji tul or poomsae) is an official pattern of the International Taekwon-Do Federation. It consists of 19 movements and is normally the pattern done by white belts, the first hyung that Taekwon-Do members will learn. For that reason it is very simple, and only consists of hand attacks:

low block; and

punch

inner forearm block.

The Meaning

Literally Chon-Ji means "heaven and earth" or "heaven-the-earth", which is interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history. It is therefore the initial pattern performed by a beginner during their creation and entrance into the world of Taekwon-Do. This pattern consists of two similar parts of 8 moves each; one represents the Heaven and the other the Earth. The first consists of low blocks - representing the earth - in front stance or walking stance, depending on the school; this stance puts the body higher up, thus representing heaven. In the second half, the inner-forearm blocks - representng the heaven - are performed from the back stance (or L-stance). These blocks are aimed at the side. The two parts are ended by an extra punch and two backwards ones. Both parts can be broken down into four sections each consisting of a block and a punch. All punches are middle-section. These four sections symbolize the four elements of the Heaven and Earth; Fire, Water, Earth and Spirit.

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