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Poomsae Koryo

This is the 1st Dan pattern and it has 30 movements

"Koryo is the name of the ancient Korean dynasty (A.D 918 – 1392) from which the English name for Korea was derived. This pattern is significant as it symbolizes the great fortitude displayed by the people who were persistently defeating the invading Mongolians who were sweeping Asia at the time. It represents the cultivation of a strong conviction, and unyielding spirit."

“Mountain” ready position

Left – Back stance, double knife-hand guarding block.
Low side kick, mid section side kick – Long Stance, outside knife-hand strike, mid-section reverse punch, move front foot into back stance, inside forearm block.
180 degree turn over right shoulder - Back stance, double knife-hand guarding block.
Low side kick, mid section side kick – Long Stance, outside knife-hand strike, mid-section reverse punch, move front foot into back stance, inside forearm block.
90 degree left turn – Long stance, low knife-hand block, reverse tiger strike.
Forward – Front kick - Long stance, low knife-hand block, reverse tiger strike.
Forward – Front kick - Long stance, low knife-hand block, reverse tiger strike.
Forward – Front kick – Long stance, scooping block, reverse spear-hand strike over the block.
Forward, 180 degree turn – High stance, mid section spreading block.
Forward – Front kick – Long stance, scooping block, reverse spear-hand strike over the block Pull back into High stance, mid section spreading block.
90 degree turn to right (pivoting on front leg, therefore backing off) – Back stance, single knife-hand guarding block. Reach out with front hand, reverse punch into open hand.
Forward, crossed cat stance, assisted elbow strike behind.
Right hand, groin level knife hand strike & left leg, side kick to front.
Landing into long stance, facing reverse direction (right leg lead) – Left hand reverse low knife-hand strike (Right hand chambered over left shoulder). Pull back into High stance, low section “block”.
Forward – High stance, pushing palm block.
Forward – Side-on Horse riding stance, assisted elbow strike. Twist front foot into – Back stance, single knife-hand guarding block.
Reach out with front hand, reverse punch into open hand.
Forward, crossed cat stance, assisted elbow strike behind.
Left hand, groin level knife hand strike & right leg, side kick to front.
Landing into long stance, facing reverse direction (left leg lead) – right hand reverse low knife-hand strike (Left hand chambered over right shoulder).
Pull back into High stance, low section “block”.
Forward – High stance, pushing palm block.
Forward – Side-on Horse riding stance, assisted elbow strike.
Left foot moves, to parallel stance – slow, wide, hammer-fist strike into left hand.
180 degree turn, over left shoulder – long stance, high outside knife-hand strike – low outside knife-hand strike.
Forward – Long stance, high inside knife-hand strike – low outside knife-hand strike.
Forward – Long stance, high inside knife-hand strike – low outside knife-hand strike.
Forward – Long stance, Tiger strike – Shout.