– Legende –

Every Pattern of the Tuls is built in the same way in a certain order. This page explains this.

The name

The explanation of the Tul begins with its name. A Tul is named after a historical Korean person or event, and the official explanation is provided in the first paragraph.

A paragraph with more explanation about the name has been added.

Then in ‘To learn’ is what, in my opinion, the theme you can connect to this Tul as training and development.

The first page concludes with a diagram showing the lines and letters along which the Tul moves.

The text:

For example, an imaginary:

Movement 10
Turn left on the right foot and step forward with the left foot to B, form a right L-stance towards B, and make a left inward outside forearm-block middle.
Execute in slow motion.
Image seen from B.

Execute movements 9 and 10 continuous.

Movement 10
Each movement is a completed unit. The numbering of these has been taken from the original implementation as described in the Encyclopedias. In some cases multiple techniques are included in one position. I have also retained that. In this case, positions are numbered with e.g. 29A and 29B.

Sometimes, for clarity, I have split a position into, for example, 29/1 and 29/2, because a lot happens within a single position. By splitting it, I can explain it more clearly. They are together one technique and should be executed in conjunction. It does not affect the number of movements within the Tul.

First, the method of movement is described:
‘ Turn left on the right foot and step forward with the left foot to B, …… ‘

The direction of rotation is described from the Taekwondo-ka self; turn left or right.

The steps are described as the Taekwondo practitioner stands after the turn: forward, backward, or sideways. Jumping, slipping, etc., can also be performed.

The direction of movement is indicated by a letter ‘A, B, C’, etc., and is visible in the foot pattern.

Second, it is indicated what stance needs to be formed.
… and form a right L-stance towards C,…
The indicated stance (one of the 17 existing stances) has a direction, which is denoted by a letter from the diagram.

Thirdly, with the making of the technique:
….. and make a (1) left (2) inward (3) outer (4) forearm-block (5) middle.

(1) Technique arm(s)
The information about the technique to be performed begins with an indication of the hand, elbow, knee, or foot with which the technique should be performed: right, left, or both (= twin).

(2) Technique direction
Next, an indication can be given regarding the direction in which the technique should be executed. This indication is only provided if the direction deviates from what is normally customary for the intended technique; for instance, an outer forearm-block is normally outward, so it is not mentioned. The direction is also described as it applies to the executing Taekwondo-ka:
– inward (from outside to inside) or outward (from
inside to outside).
– upward (from below to above) or downward (from above
to below).
– forward, sideways, or backward.

(3) Technique side
In hand techniques, the ‘inner technique’ refers to the side of the hand where the thumb is located. The ‘outer technique’ is the side of the little finger. Additionally, you have the backfist side and the palm side.

(4) Technique
Next, the technique itself is described. This may be an exact description of the technique, such as a ‘ inner forearm-block’ or a concept like a ‘guarding forearm-block.’

(5) Technique hight
The described technique has a contact point at a height, about which information is provided in this section of the text:
‘….. outer forearm-block middle.’
The contact point is executed in the area as mentioned; low, middle high or upward. This height is viewed from the length of the Taekwondo-ka.

Additional information

‘ Perform in slow motion.‘
After the described technique, additional information about the technique is sometimes given in italics. This addition provides a different speed (slow motion pa.) or movement (cicle) than is usually the case. See Foundation Speeds.

Execution method:

‘Execute positions 9 and 10 continuous.’

Finally, additional information can be provided here about the implementation of the technique from this movement in combination with the technique from the previous movements, see: Foundation Variations and Foundation Combinations.

The footprint pattern

Below the text on the left side, there is a drawing of the footprint pattern. This drawing is made from a top view.

In this drawing, there are footprints, a motion line, diagram letters, and diagram lines illustrated. This shows how the previous position was (the lightly stamped foot), the path of the movement (the dotted line), and what the ‘currently discussed’ position is (the black feet).

The Tuls are designed with precision so that the start and end of the pattern are at the same location. The standard from which all stances and movements are defined is the shoulder width of the executing Taekwondo-ka. In this way, the movements and stances can vary in length from person to person, but not in proportion. In the drawings, the length and width are not indicated in centimeters; instead, the feet and lines are depicted in the ‘shoulder width ratio.’

The drawings

The drawings on the right side below the text are an impression of the technique that needs to be executed in this position. The drawing is made at the moment when the Taekwondo-ka is at the point of impact with the technique.

The drawings are made as much as possible from one viewpoint. If it is not possible to see the technique well from this perspective, the viewpoint is alternated. The designation of the viewpoint (A, B, or AB) corresponds to a letter from the diagram. This is mentioned in the text of each movement.