Keumgang
금강 (Geumgang)
About This Pattern
Keumgang means "diamond" and represents hardness and unbreakable spirit. The pattern is named after Keumgang Mountain, a beautiful and spiritually significant mountain on the Korean peninsula that embodies national spirit.
The name also refers to "Keumgang Yeoksa" (the Diamond Warrior), a mighty warrior figure named by Buddha representing invincible strength. Like a diamond, this pattern emphasises power that is both beautiful and indestructible.
Key techniques: Keumgang makgi (diamond block), Santeul makgi (mountain block), Hakdari seogi (crane stance), Batangson teok chigi (palm chin strike), Kaljaebi (hook punch)
Floor Diagram
The pattern follows a unique shape with 360° spinning movements. Start at the red circle, facing forward.
Step-by-Step Movements
Step FORWARD
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Double forearm block (Momtong hecheo makgi)
앞굽이 + 몸통헤쳐막기
Step FORWARD
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Right palm chin strike (Batangson teok chigi)
앞굽이 + 바탕손 턱치기
Step FORWARD
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Left palm chin strike (Batangson teok chigi)
앞굽이 + 바탕손 턱치기
Step FORWARD
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Right palm chin strike (Batangson teok chigi)
앞굽이 + 바탕손 턱치기
Step BACK
Back stance (Dwit kubi) + Left inward knife-hand block (Sonnal an makgi)
뒷굽이 + 손날 안막기
Step BACK
Back stance (Dwit kubi) + Right inward knife-hand block (Sonnal an makgi)
뒷굽이 + 손날 안막기
Step BACK
Back stance (Dwit kubi) + Left inward knife-hand block (Sonnal an makgi)
뒷굽이 + 손날 안막기
Lift left leg + Look LEFT
Crane stance (Hakdari seogi) + Diamond block (Keumgang makgi)
학다리서기 + 금강막기
Turn 90° LEFT
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Hook punch + Back elbow strike (Kaljaebi + Dwiro palkup chigi)
주춤서기 + 칼재비 + 뒤로 팔굽치기
360° Spin FORWARD
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Hook punch + Back elbow strike
360도 회전 + 칼재비 + 뒤로 팔굽치기
Turn 90° LEFT - KIHAP!
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Mountain block (Santeul makgi)
주춤서기 + 산틀막기 - 기합!
Turn 180° FORWARD
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Double forearm block (Momtong hecheo makgi)
주춤서기 + 몸통헤쳐막기
Slide left foot in - SLOW
Parallel stance (Naranhi seogi) + Slow double low block (Arae makgi)
나란히서기 + 천천히 아래막기
Turn 180°
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Mountain block (Santeul makgi)
주춤서기 + 산틀막기
Turn 180° + Lift right leg
Crane stance (Hakdari seogi) + Diamond block (Keumgang makgi)
학다리서기 + 금강막기
Step right foot FORWARD
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Hook punch + Back elbow strike
주춤서기 + 칼재비 + 뒤로 팔굽치기
360° Spin
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Hook punch + Back elbow strike
360도 회전 + 칼재비 + 뒤로 팔굽치기
Lift right leg
Crane stance (Hakdari seogi) + Diamond block (Keumgang makgi)
학다리서기 + 금강막기
Step right foot FORWARD
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Hook punch + Back elbow strike
주춤서기 + 칼재비 + 뒤로 팔굽치기
360° Spin
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Hook punch + Back elbow strike
360도 회전 + 칼재비 + 뒤로 팔굽치기
Turn 90° LEFT - KIHAP!
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Mountain block (Santeul makgi)
주춤서기 + 산틀막기 - 기합!
Turn 180° LEFT
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Double forearm block (Momtong hecheo makgi)
주춤서기 + 몸통헤쳐막기
Slide right foot in - SLOW
Parallel stance (Naranhi seogi) + Slow double low block (Arae makgi)
나란히서기 + 천천히 아래막기
Turn 180° LEFT
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Mountain block (Santeul makgi)
주춤서기 + 산틀막기
Turn 90° LEFT + Lift left leg
Crane stance (Hakdari seogi) + Diamond block (Keumgang makgi)
학다리서기 + 금강막기
Turn 90° + Step left foot down
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Hook punch + Back elbow strike
주춤서기 + 칼재비 + 뒤로 팔굽치기
360° Spin
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Hook punch + Back elbow strike
360도 회전 + 칼재비 + 뒤로 팔굽치기
After movement 27, return to ready stance (Junbi) facing the original direction.
Techniques in This Pattern
Stances
- Walking stance (Ap kubi)
- Back stance (Dwit kubi)
- Horse stance (Juchum seogi)
- Crane stance (Hakdari seogi) - NEW
- Parallel stance (Naranhi seogi)
Blocks
- Double forearm block (Momtong hecheo makgi)
- Inward knife-hand block (Sonnal an makgi)
- Mountain block (Santeul makgi)
- Diamond block (Keumgang makgi) - NEW
- Low block (Arae makgi)
Hand Techniques
- Palm chin strike (Batangson teok chigi) - NEW
- Hook punch (Kaljaebi) - NEW
- Back elbow strike (Dwiro palkup chigi)
Special Movements
- 360° spinning technique
- Slow motion double low block