Choong-Moo

As practiced at Kwak's Taekwondo/Karate

In the naval history of the world, "Chung Mu" is actually Admiral Soong Shin Yi of the Yi Dynasty, whose fame is comparable to that of Admiral Nelson of Great Britain. Admiral Yi was in charge of naval operations during the Yi Dynasty. He anticipated the Japanese invasion, and in preparation had his armed forces trained for war.

In 1592 when the Im Jin Uae Ran (a conflict between the Japanese Empire and the Yi Dynasty) broke out, Admiral Yi led his battleship, Ko-Buk-Sun (the turtle boat) which he designed against the Japanese invaders. Whenever his naval forces met with Japanese battleships, Admiral Yi was victorious. His forces reigned supreme over the sea during the 7-year conflict.

However, Admiral Yi was imprisoned and almost sentenced to death due to the plotting of Won Keun, the Naval Commander in Kyong San District, who was a rival of his. Won Keun was killed during battle, and the King reluctantly pardoned Admiral Yi and assigned him to the battlefield as a soldier because of the urgent need for his expertise.

Admiral Yi was eventually given command of the naval forces again, and on November 8, 1598, Admiral Yi was shot to death during a sea battle against the Japanese Navy. He died at the age of 54.

Admiral Yi showed true allegiance to his country, and had a noble character and excellent leadership ability. Admiral Yi was a great hero in Korean history and almost single-handedly protected the country. He also wrote a book entitled “The Diary During the Conflict”.

Movements: 30

Ready Posture: OPEN READY STANCE C

1. Move the left foot to A forming a Right Back stance toward A while executing a twin knife-hand block.
2. Move the right foot to A forming a Right Front stance toward A while executing a Right High knife-hand front strike to A and bring the left knife-hand in front of the forehead.
3. Move the right foot to B turning clockwise to form a Left Back stance toward B while executing a Right Mid knife-hand guarding block to B.
4. Move the left foot to B forming a Left Front stance toward B while executing a Left High spear finger thrust to B.
5. Move the left foot to D forming a Right Back stance toward D while executing a Left Mid knife-hand guarding block to D.
6. Turn the face to C and lift the right foot, while bring the left fist to chamber and covering it with the right fist.
7. Execute a Right Mid side kick to C.
8. Lower the right foot to C forming a Right Back stance toward D while executing a Left Mid knife-hand guarding block to D. Perform 7 and 8 consecutively.
9. Execute a Right Flying side kick to D and land to D forming a Left Back stance toward D, while executing a Right Mid knife-hand guarding block to D (ki hap).
10. Move the left foot to F turning counter clockwise to form a Right Back stance toward F while executing a Left Low forearm block to F.
11. Extend both hands upward as if to grab the opponent's head while forming a Left Front stance toward F. Perform 10 and 11 consecutively
12. Execute an upward kick to F with the right knee pulling both hands downward to the ankle.
13. Lower the right foot to the left foot and then move the left foot to E forming a Left Front stance toward E, while executing a Right High ridge-hand strike to E, bringing the left back hand under the right elbow joint. Perform 12 and 13 consecutively.
14. Execute a Right High turning kick to E and then lower the right foot the left foot.
15. Execute a Left Mid back thrust kick to E. Perform 14 and 15 consecutively.
16. Lower the left foot to E forming a Left Back stance toward F while executing a Right Mid forearm guarding block to F.
17. Execute a Left High turning kick to DF.
18. Lower the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to C forming a Right Back stance toward C while executing a pole block toward C. Perform 17 and 18 consecutively.
19. Jump and spin 360 degrees counter clockwise, landing on the same spot to form a Left Back stance toward C, while executing a Right Mid knife-hand guarding block to C. (ki hap)
20. Move the left foot to C forming a Left Front stance toward C while executing a Right Low upset fingertip thrust to C.
21. Move the left foot backward towards D forming a Right Back stance toward C, and execute a Right Back fist strike to D and a Left Low outer forearm block to C. Perform 20 and 21 consecutively.
22. Move the right foot to C forming a Right Front stance toward C while executing a Right Mid spear finger thrust to C.
23. Move the left foot to A turning counter clockwise to form a Left Front stance toward A while executing a Left High two-arm block to A.
24. Move the right foot to A forming a riding horse stance toward C while executing a Right High back fist front strike to C and a Right High back fist side strike to B.
25. Execute a Right Mid side kick to B turning counter clockwise and then lower it to B.
26. Execute a Left Mid side kick to B with the left foot turning clockwise.
27. Lower the left foot to A and then execute a middle X-Knife-hand block while forming a Left Back stance toward B, pivoting with the left foot. perform 25 - 27 consecutively.
28. Move the left foot to A forming a Left Front stance toward A while executing a twin palm upward block to A.
29. Move the left foot on line AB and then execute a Right Outer forearm high rising block, while forming a Right Front stance toward B.
30. Execute a Left Mid punch to B while maintaining the Right Front stance toward B. Perform 29 and 30 consecutively.

END: Bring the right foot back to a ready posture.