2nd Dan Form meanings

Who is Chung-Jang?

• A famous artist from the Yi Dynasty

• A pseudonym for General Kim Duo Ryang who lived during the Yi Dynasty, the 15th century

• A historical figure known for his poetry

• A ruler of the Yi Dynasty

Who is Eui-Am?

• A famous Korean artist

• The pseudonym of Son Byong Hi, the leader of the Korean independence movements on March 1, 1919

• A historical figure known for his poetry

• A character in a popular Korean drama

What do the 45 movements in Eui-Am represent?

• The 45 movements represent the number of years since the founding of Chondo Kyo.

• The 45 movements relate to Son Byong Hi's age when he changed the name of Dong Hak to Chondo Kyo in 1905.

• The 45 movements symbolize the 45 principles of Chondo Kyo.

• The 45 movements are a tribute to the 45 leaders of Chondo Kyo.

What is significant about the ending of the Chung-Jang pattern?

• It ends with a left hand attack to symbolize the tragedy of General Kim Duo Ryang's death at 27 in prison before he was able to reach full maturity.

• It concludes with a right hand strike representing the victory of General Kim Duo Ryang in battle.

• It features a series of defensive moves to honor the legacy of General Kim Duo Ryang's military strategies.

• It begins with a powerful kick to signify the strength of General Kim Duo Ryang's leadership.

What do the 39 movements in Ko-Dang signify?

• The 39 movements signify the number of students in a class.

• The 39 movements signify Cho Man Shik's times of imprisonment and his birthplace on the 39th parallel.

• The 39 movements signify the 39 countries that participated in a historical event.

• The 39 movements signify the 39 years of a significant leader's life.

Who is Ko-Dang?

• A famous Korean artist known for his paintings.

• The pseudonym of the patriot Cho Man Shik, who dedicated his life to the Korean Independence Movement and to the education of his people.

• A historical figure who opposed the Japanese occupation of Korea.

• A contemporary Korean musician popular in the 21st century.

What is Juche?

• A political ideology emphasizing state control over all aspects of life.

• A philosophical idea that man is the master of everything and decides everything.

• A religious belief centered around the worship of nature.

• A cultural movement promoting traditional arts and crafts.

What does the diagram of Eui-Am represent?

• A representation of Son Byong Hi's indomitable spirit displayed while dedicating himself to the prosperity of his nation.

• A historical map of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty.

• An artistic interpretation of traditional Korean architecture.

• A depiction of the Korean War and its impact on the nation.

What does the Juche diagram represent?

• The diagram represents the Baekdu mountain, which symbolizes the spirit of the Korean people.

• The diagram represents the Taedong River, which symbolizes the strength of the Korean economy.

• The diagram represents the Korean Peninsula, which symbolizes the unity of the Korean nation.

• The diagram represents the East Sea, which symbolizes the maritime power of Korea.