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 CHON-JI The word "Chon"
in Korean means heaven, and the word "Ji" means earth. The two words combined as "Chon-Ji"
can mean universe, creation or heavenly. Often it is simply interpreted as the creation of the universe.
Chon-Ji, "heavenly" lake, is also the name given to a large crater lake on Paektu Mountain, an extinct
volcano which is said to have been the first residence of the legendary founder of Korea, Dan-Gun. The pattern Chon-Ji
is appropriately named because the word creation implies a starting point. Consistent with this name, the
pattern establishes a foundation for the martial art Taekwon-Do. The pattern consists of two similar parts:
one part representing heaven and the other the earth. The
stances and techniques performed as part of the pattern comprise the basic movements required for correct mastery of all 24*
patterns. The
serious student appreciates that just as the universe is far more intricate than it may appear, the apparent simplicity of
the pattern Chon-Ji masks its true complexity. This pattern holds many hidden lessons that may not be completely
realized even after years of dedicated study. -The History
of Taekwon-Do Patterns by Richard L Mitchell, pages 7-8 *Currently
there are 25 ITF Taekwon-Do Patterns. In the early 1980's General Choi created Juche to replace Ko Dang
at the II Dan level. Centennial Taekwon-Do practices both of these patterns
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