There are 24 standard patterns, one for each hour of the day. Each one has a meaning; elements are often symbolic of events in Korean history. For example, in Hwa-Rang the name refers to the Hwa-Rang-Do group which existed in the Silla dynasty in the 7th century and which practiced Tae-Kyon, the precursor of Taekwon-Do; and the 29 steps refers to the 29th Infantry Division where General Choi began to develop modern Taekwon-Do in the 20th century.

In Taekwon-Do, the highest rank is 9th dan; since there are 24 patterns, those testing for higher black belt ranks must learn more than one pattern.

The patterns which are listed beside the belt levels are the ones you will learn at that belt level. You will need to successfully perform the patern(s) listed to attain the next belt level.

Gup Combinations - 4 corner kick combinations right side and left side

Saju-Chagi # 1 (Required for: Yellow stripe II)

• Low outer forearm block (front stance)
• Front snap kick
• Middle Punch (front stance)

Saju-Chagi # 2 (Required for: Yellow belt)

• Outer forearm rising block (front stance)
• Side piercing kick
• Middle inner forearm block (L-stance)

Saju-Chagi # 3 (Required for: Blue stripe I)

• Twin knife hand block (L-stance)
• Turning kick
• Twin forearm block (L-stance)

Saju-Chagi # 4 (Required for: Blue Belt)

• High outer forearm block (walking stance)
• Reverse turning pick-shape kick
• Knife hand middle strike (L-stance)

Saju-Chagi # 5 (Required for: Red stripe I)

• Middle knife hand guarding block (L-stance)
• Reverse hooking kick/turning lick
• High reverse knife hand guarding block (L-stance)

Saju-Chagi # 6 (Required for: Red stripe II)

• Upward palm block (L-stance)
• Outward checking kick/side kick
• High reverse knife hand guarding block (L-stance)

Saju-Chagi # 7 (Required for: Red stripe II)

• Inner forearm circular block (walking stance)
• Inward crescent kick/ double side kick/ double turning kick
• W-shaped block (sitting stance)

Saju-Chagi # 8 (Required for: Black stripe I)

• Low knife hand guarding block (L-stance)
• Sweeping kick/ side checking kick/ side trusting kick/ middle twisting kick
• Twin fist vertical punch (walking stance)

Saju-Chagi # 9 (Required for: Black stripe II)

• Alternate palm downward block (rear foot stance)
• Obverse punch (L-stance)
• 180 back side piercing kick/ pick-shape kick/ side slide pushing kick
• Reverse front arc hand strike (walking stance)