Tul / ITF Patterns
틀
System of 24 technical patterns in ITF Taekwondo created by General Choi Hong Hi.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[tool]/
Alternative Names24 ITF patterns created by General Choi Hong Hi
Definition
The 24 Tul represent the 24 hours of a day, symbolizing a lifetime dedicated to martial arts. Created by General Choi Hong Hi, each pattern honors a historic Korean figure and utilizes the signature 'Sine Wave' motion for power generation.
Related Terms
Dojang도장
Formal training hall and martial space in Korean martial arts.
Kyu / Gup級 / 급Student technical grade prior to attaining the master Dan ranks.
Hyung / Poomsae / Tul형 / 품새 / 틀Traditional prescribed technical patterns and movement sequences in Korean martial arts.
Shodan / 1st Dan初段First degree black belt rank (1st Dan) in Japanese and Korean martial arts.