Taegeuk Il Jang is the first pattern that you will learn in World Taekwondo.
In Korean
- 'Il' translates as the number 1.
- 'Jang' translates to 'Chapter'
Therefore, it translates as: Chapter 1.
The pattern is made up mostly of walking stances, but there are a few front stances which will allow you to practice transitioning between stances.
The pattern begins in Junbi Sogi.
Move | Stance | Direction | |
1 | Low block | Walking stance | Turn left |
2 | Middle Punch | Walking stance | Step forward |
3 | Low block | Walking stance | Turn around |
4 | Middle Punch | Walking stance | Step forward |
5 & 6 | Low block, punch | Front stance | Turn left |
7 | Inside block | Walking stance | Turn right |
8 | Middle punch | Walking stance | Step forward |
9 | Inside block | Walking stance | Turn around |
10 | Middle punch | Walking stance | Step forward |
11 & 12 | Low block, punch | Front stance | Turn right |
13 | High block | Walking stance | Turn left |
14 & 15 | Kick, middle punch | Walking stance | Step forward |
16 | High block | Walking stance | Turn around |
17 & 18 | Kick, middle punch | Walking stance | Step forward |
19 | Low block | Front stance | Turn right |
20 | Middle Punch | Front stance | Step forward |
Turn 180 degrees to face the front and finish in Junbi Sogi on the same spot that you started.
Terminology
Stances
Blocks
Ready Stance | Junbi seogi |
Walking stance | Ap kubi |
Front Stance | Ap seogi |
Blocks
Low block | Arae makki |
Inner block | An makki |
High block | Olgul makki |
Attacks
Front kick | Ap chagi |
Reverse Punch | Bandae Jirugi |
Regular punch | Baro Jirugi |