Koryo
고려 (Goryeo)
About This Pattern
Koryo is named after the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392 AD), an important era in Korean history from which the name "Korea" is derived. The pattern symbolises "seonbae" - a learned man who is characterised by a strong martial spirit as well as a cultured and scholarly approach to life.
This is the first black belt pattern, representing the transition from colour belt student to Dan grade practitioner. The movements are more advanced and require greater precision, power, and understanding of applications.
Key techniques: Sonnal arae makgi (knife-hand low block), Kodeup yop chagi (double side kick), Sonnal mok chigi (knife-hand neck strike), Pyonsonkkeut jireugi (spear-hand thrust), Geodeureo makgi (assisted block)
Floor Diagram
The pattern follows a "T" shape with additional movements. Start at the red circle, facing forward (toward the top of the diagram).
Step-by-Step Movements
Turn 90° LEFT
Back stance (Dwit kubi) + Double knife-hand middle block (Sonnal momtong makgi)
뒷굽이 + 손날 몸통막기
Double side kick
Right leg double side kick (low + high) (Kodeup yop chagi)
거듭 옆차기
Land FORWARD
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Knife-hand neck strike (Sonnal mok chigi)
앞굽이 + 손날 목치기
Same position
Middle punch (Momtong jireugi) + Back stance + Inside block (An makgi)
몸통지르기 + 뒷굽이 + 안막기
Turn 180° RIGHT
Back stance (Dwit kubi) + Double knife-hand middle block (Sonnal momtong makgi)
뒷굽이 + 손날 몸통막기
Double side kick
Left leg double side kick (low + high) (Kodeup yop chagi)
거듭 옆차기
Land FORWARD
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Knife-hand neck strike (Sonnal mok chigi)
앞굽이 + 손날 목치기
Same position
Middle punch (Momtong jireugi) + Back stance + Inside block (An makgi)
몸통지르기 + 뒷굽이 + 안막기
Turn 90° LEFT
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Knife-hand low block (Sonnal arae makgi)
앞굽이 + 손날 아래막기
Same position
Arc-hand neck strike (Agwison mok chigi)
아귀손 목치기
Front kick + Step FORWARD
Right front kick (Ap chagi) + Walking stance + Knife-hand low block
앞차기 + 앞굽이 + 손날 아래막기
Same position
Arc-hand neck strike (Agwison mok chigi)
아귀손 목치기
Front kick + Step FORWARD - KIHAP!
Left front kick (Ap chagi) + Walking stance + Knife-hand low block + Arc-hand strike
앞차기 + 손날 아래막기 + 아귀손 목치기 - 기합!
Front kick + Step FORWARD
Right front kick + Walking stance + Grab ankle + Press knee (Mureup nullo makgi)
앞차기 + 무릎 눌러막기
Turn 180° LEFT
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Double inner forearm block (An palmok momtong makgi)
앞굽이 + 안팔목 몸통막기
Front kick + Step FORWARD
Left front kick + Walking stance + Grab ankle + Press knee
앞차기 + 무릎 눌러막기
Slide back
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Double inner forearm block
앞굽이 + 안팔목 몸통막기
Turn 90° RIGHT
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Single knife-hand block (Hansonnal makgi)
주춤서기 + 한손날막기
Same position
Punch into palm (Pyojeok jireugi)
표적지르기
Cross step + Side kick
Cross right foot over left + Left side kick (Yop chagi)
옆차기
Turn 180° + Land
Walking stance + Spear-hand groin strike (Pyonsonkkeut sewo jireugi)
앞굽이 + 편손끝 세워지르기
Slide back
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Low block (Arae makgi)
앞굽이 + 아래막기
Step FORWARD
Walking stance + Palm pressing block (Batangson nullo makgi)
앞굽이 + 바탕손 눌러막기
Step FORWARD
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Elbow strike (Palkup chigi)
주춤서기 + 팔굽치기
Same position
Single knife-hand block (Hansonnal makgi)
한손날막기
Same position
Punch into palm (Pyojeok jireugi)
표적지르기
Cross step + Side kick
Cross left foot over right + Right side kick (Yop chagi)
옆차기
Turn 180° + Land
Walking stance + Spear-hand groin strike (Pyonsonkkeut sewo jireugi)
앞굽이 + 편손끝 세워지르기
Slide back + Step FORWARD
Low block + Palm pressing block + Horse stance + Elbow strike
아래막기 + 바탕손 눌러막기 + 팔굽치기
Step FORWARD - KIHAP!
Walking stance + Arc-hand neck strike (Agwison mok chigi)
앞굽이 + 아귀손 목치기 - 기합!
After movement 30, 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)
Blocks
- Knife-hand middle block (Sonnal momtong makgi)
- Knife-hand low block (Sonnal arae makgi)
- Single knife-hand block (Hansonnal makgi)
- Inside block (An makgi)
- Inner forearm block (An palmok makgi)
- Palm pressing block (Batangson nullo makgi)
- Knee pressing block (Mureup nullo makgi)
Hand Techniques
- Knife-hand neck strike (Sonnal mok chigi)
- Arc-hand neck strike (Agwison mok chigi)
- Spear-hand strike (Pyonsonkkeut jireugi)
- Target punch (Pyojeok jireugi)
- Middle punch (Momtong jireugi)
- Elbow strike (Palkup chigi)
Kicks
- Front kick (Ap chagi)
- Side kick (Yop chagi)
- Double side kick (Kodeup yop chagi)