9th Gup

Chon-Ji

19 Movements

📖 Meaning

Chon Ji – means literally “the Heaven the Earth.” It is, in the Orient, interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts; one to represent the Heaven and the other the Earth.

ⓘ Details

Ready Stance
Parallel Ready Stance

Starts With
Left Foot

Returns With
Left Foot

🧭 Diagram

â–¶ Video

👣 Movements

  1. Step the left foot toward B into a Left Walking Stance facing B. Left Low Block to B.
  2. Step the right foot toward B into a Right Walking Stance facing B. Right Middle Punch to B.
  3. Step the right foot toward A, turning clockwise to form a Right Walking Stance facing A. Right Low Block to A.
  4. Step the left foot toward A into a Left Walking Stance facing A. Left Middle Punch to A.
  5. Step the left foot toward D into a Left Walking Stance facing D. Left Low Block to D.
  6. Step the right foot toward D into a Right Walking Stance facing D. Right Middle Punch to D.
  7. Step the right foot toward C turning clockwise to form a Right Walking Stance facing C. Right Low Block to C.
  8. Step the left foot toward C into a Left Walking Stance facing C. Left Middle Punch to C.
  9. Step the left foot toward A into a Right L-Stance (i.e., left foot forward) facing A. Left Inner Forearm Outward Block to A.
  10. Step the right foot toward A into a Right Walking Stance facing A. Right Middle Punch to A.
  11. Step the right foot toward B turning clockwise to form a Left L-Stance (i.e., right foot forward) facing B. Right Inner Forearm Outward Block to B.
  12. Step the left foot toward B into a Left Walking Stance facing B. Left Middle Punch to B.
  13. Step the left foot toward C into a Right L-Stance (i.e., left foot forward) facing C. Left Inner Forearm Outward Block to C.
  14. Step the right foot toward C into a Right Walking Stance facing C. Right Middle Punch to C.
  15. Step the right foot toward D turning clockwise to form a Left L-Stance (i.e., right foot forward) facing D. Right Inner Forearm Outward Block to D.
  16. Step the left foot toward D into a Left Walking Stance facing D. Left Middle Punch to D.
  17. Step the right foot toward D into a Right Walking Stance facing D. Right Middle Punch to D.
  18. Step the right foot toward C into a Left Walking Stance facing D. Left Middle Punch to D.
  19. Step the left foot toward C into a Right Walking Stance facing D. Right Middle Punch to D.

End: Bring the left foot back to the ready position.

💡 Master’s Tips

  • Sine wave throughout.
  • Keep speed consistent – Don’t rush.
  • Avoid sliding the feet when executing moves.
  • Establish each walking stance when completing the technique.
  • Keep the stance length and width consistent throughout the pattern.
  • Do not rush the final three movements when returning toward the starting position.
  • After right punches (before movement 16) you turn 180 degrees in the direction of the punching hand.
  • After left punches (before movement 16) you turn 90 degrees in the direction of the punching hand.
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