Chon-Ji

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.

Along Korea’s northern border with China sits the Kaema Plateau at an average elevation of 1,500 meters (4,921 ft). Mt. Paektu, Korea’s highest peak and the source of the Yalu and Tumen Rivers, dominates the northwestern corner of this lava plateau, an area often called the “roof of Korea.” Just north of Mt. Paektu’s summit is a large crater lake named Chon-Ji, meaning “Heavenly Lake.”

Paektu is an extinct volcano and it is also claimed to be the original home of the legendary founder of Korea, Dan-Gun.

There are numerous accounts of a “Loch Ness” type of creature living in lake Chon-Ji.
Chon-Ji is appropriately named because creation is the beginning of all things and this pattern establishes a good foundation for all the remaining patterns. Chon-Ji consists of two similar parts – one part representing heaven – one part representing earth. The stances and techniques in this pattern are the basic movements required for mastering all of the 24 patterns.

Along Korea’s northern border with China sits the Kaema Plateau at an average elevation of 1,500 meters (4,921 ft). Mt. Paektu, Korea’s highest peak and the source of the Yalu and Tumen Rivers, dominates the northwestern corner of this lava plateau, an area often called the “roof of Korea.” Just north of Mt. Paektu’s summit is a large crater lake named Ch’onji, meaning “Heavenly Lake.”