Palmerstown Taekwon-Do

Patterns:  Sam Il, Yoo-Sin, Choi Yong

Movements: 33, 68, 46

Stances: 

Meanings:

Sam-Il: Sam-Il denotes the historical date of the independece movement of Korea, which began throughout the country on March 1, 1919. The 33 movements in the pattern stand for the 33 patriots who planned the movement.

Yoo-Sin: Yoo-Sin is named after General Kim Yoo Sin, a commanding general during the Silla Dynasty. The 68 movements refer to the last two figures of 668 A.D. , the year Korea was united. The ready posture signifies a sword drawn on the right rather than left side, symbolising Yoo Sin's mistake of following his king's orders to  fight with foreign forces against his own nation.

Choi-Yong: Choi-Yong is named after General Choi Yong, Premier and Commander-in-chief of the Armed forces during the 14th century Koryo Dynasty. Choi Yong was greatly respected for his loyalty, patriotism, and humility. He was executed by his subordinate commanders headed by General Yi Sung Gae, who later became the first king of the Lee Dynasty.

Belt Meaning: The opposite of white, therefore signifying the maturity and proficiency in Taekwon-Do. It also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.