Cheonkwon
천권 (Cheon-gwon)
About This Pattern
Cheonkwon means "Heaven's Great Mighty" - the infinite divine power that is the origin of all creatures and encompasses the entire cosmos.
The pattern represents creation, change, and completion. It references Hwanin (meaning "Heavenly King"), the legendary founder of the Korean people who is said to have settled near heavenly locations. The movements embody the vast power and majesty of the heavens.
Key techniques: Nalgae pyogi (wing spreading), Twio dollyo chagi (jumping roundhouse kick), Keumgang makgi (diamond block)
Step-by-Step Movements
From overlapping hands, raise to chest
Wing spreading posture (Nalgae pyogi) - twist palms outward
날개펴기
Circle arms down, up, then step into tiger stance
Tiger stance (Beom seogi) + Double knuckle uppercut (Bamjumeok jireugi)
범서기 + 밤주먹 지르기
Pivot into walking stance
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Left knife-hand twist block (Sonnal biteureo makgi)
앞굽이 + 손날 비틀어막기
Twist and pull wrist (slow) + Step FORWARD
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Right punch (Momtong jireugi)
앞굽이 + 몸통지르기
Stay in position
Right knife-hand twist block (Sonnal biteureo makgi)
손날 비틀어막기
Twist and pull wrist (slow) + Step FORWARD
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Left punch (Momtong jireugi)
앞굽이 + 몸통지르기
Stay in position
Left knife-hand twist block (Sonnal biteureo makgi) + Pull wrist (slow)
손날 비틀어막기
Pivot on right foot + Left side kick - KIHAP!
Left side kick (Yop chagi) → Walking stance + Left low block (Arae makgi)
옆차기 → 앞굽이 + 아래막기 - 기합!
Step FORWARD
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Right punch (Momtong jireugi)
앞굽이 + 몸통지르기
Turn 270° COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
Back stance (Dwit kubi) + Left augmented outward block (Geodeureo bakkat makgi)
뒷굽이 + 거들어 바깥막기
Circle left arm overhead (break grip) + Punch
Left side punch (Yop jireugi)
옆지르기
Raise left arm + Step FORWARD
Back stance (Dwit kubi) + Right side punch (Yop jireugi)
뒷굽이 + 옆지르기
Turn 180° CLOCKWISE
Back stance (Dwit kubi) + Right augmented outward block (Geodeureo bakkat makgi)
뒷굽이 + 거들어 바깥막기
Circle right arm overhead (break grip) + Punch
Right side punch (Yop jireugi)
옆지르기
Raise right arm + Step FORWARD
Back stance (Dwit kubi) + Left side punch (Yop jireugi)
뒷굽이 + 옆지르기
Turn 90° COUNTER-CLOCKWISE toward centre
Walking stance (Ap kubi) + Right inner forearm twisting block (An palmok biteureo makgi)
앞굽이 + 안팔목 비틀어막기
Stay in position
Left punch (Momtong jireugi)
몸통지르기
Right front kick + Step
Front kick (Ap chagi) → Walking stance + Right punch (Momtong jireugi)
앞차기 → 앞굽이 + 몸통지르기
Slide right foot BACK
Back stance (Dwit kubi) + Double knife-hand low block (Sonnal arae makgi)
뒷굽이 + 손날 아래막기
Shuffle FORWARD (quick)
Right inward block + Palm slap → Right augmented low block (Geodeureo arae makgi)
안막기 → 거들어 아래막기
Slide right foot FORWARD
Horse stance (Juchum seogi) + Right diamond side punch (Keumgang yop jireugi)
주춤서기 + 금강 옆지르기
Jump spinning 360° - Target kick
Jumping spinning target kick (Twio dollyo chagi) → Horse stance + Right diamond side punch
뛰어 돌려차기 → 주춤서기 + 금강 옆지르기
Pivot 180° COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
Back stance (Dwit kubi) + Left knife-hand mountain block (Sonnal santeul makgi)
뒷굽이 + 손날 산틀막기
Turn 180° CLOCKWISE
Back stance (Dwit kubi) + Right knife-hand mountain block (Sonnal santeul makgi)
뒷굽이 + 손날 산틀막기
Slide left foot together + Circle arms + Step FORWARD
Tiger stance (Beom seogi) + Mountain pushing posture (Santeul milgi)
범서기 + 산틀밀기
Slide right foot BACK + Circle arms + Step FORWARD
Tiger stance (Beom seogi) + Mountain pushing posture (Santeul milgi)
범서기 + 산틀밀기
Step left foot to return
Parallel stance + Overlapping hands (Bojumeok junbi)
나란히서기 + 보주먹 준비
After movement 27, return to ready stance (Junbi) facing the original direction.
Techniques in This Pattern
Stances
- Walking stance (Ap kubi)
- Back stance (Dwit kubi)
- Horse stance (Juchum seogi)
- Crane stance (Hakdari seogi)
Blocks
- Diamond block (Keumgang makgi)
- Knife-hand block (Sonnal makgi)
- Wing spreading (Nalgae pyogi)
Hand Techniques
- Palm strike (Batangson chigi)
- Elbow strike (Palkup chigi)
- Middle punch (Momtong jireugi)
Kicks
- Front kick (Ap chagi)
- Jumping roundhouse kick (Twio dollyo chagi)
- Side kick (Yop chagi)