– Yul-Gok name –

Yul-Gok Tul, the fifth Taekwon-do pattern has 38 movements.

Official name
Yul-Gok is the pseudonym of the great philosopher and scientist Yi-l (1536-1584), who is also referred to as the ‘Confucius of Korea.’ The pattern consists of 38 movements and refers to his birthplace located at the 38th latitude.

The diagram represents ‘learned’.

Additionally
Yul-Gok introduced the concepts of ‘Li’ and ‘Chi’ in Korea, derived from the Chinese philosophical school of Chu Hsi, where ‘Chi’ represents the power of the universe and human nature, and ‘Li’ signifies the mastery of this.

Learning
This Tul is particularly suitable for learning the various rhythms incorporated in it.
The Taekwondo-Ka becomes acquainted with the ‘liberating movement.’ A technique that is used when you are held tightly.