| Phase I | |
| Chon Ji | |
| means literally "the Heaven, the earth." It is, in the Orient interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history; therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts; one to represent the Heaven and the other, the Earth. | |
| Dan Gun | |
| is named after the holy Dan Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 B.C. | |
| Do San | |
| is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chan-Ho (1876 - 1938). The 24 movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering the education of Korea and its independence movement. | |
