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This pattern represents heaven and light. Heaven gives us rain and the sun gives us light and making things grow. Therefore Keon is the beginning of everything on earth and the source of creation. When performing this Taegeuk the mind should be clear and allow all the basic techniques to flow. As with creation this Taegeuk is the simple, yet forms the basis for more complex movements and techniques to come.

1. Pivot on right foot turn to the left 90 degrees, moving into walking stance, Low section Block (L)
   
   
2. Move the right foot one step forward, walking stance, Mid Section Punch (R)
   
   
3. Pivot on left foot turn to the Right 180 degrees, moving into walking stance, Low section Block (R)
   
   
4. Move the Left foot one step forward, walking stance, Mid Section Punch (L)
   
   
5. Pivot on the right foot to the right 90 degrees, long stance, Low section block (R)
   
   
6. Mid section reverse punch.
   
   
7. Pivot on left foot turn to the Right 90 degrees moving into walking stance, Reverse inward block (L)
   
   
8. Move the Left foot one step forward, walking stance, mid section reverse punch (R)
   
   
9. Pivot on right foot turn to the left 180 degrees, moving into walking stance, Reverse inward block (R)
   
   
10. Move the right foot one step forward, walking stance, mid section reverse punch (L)
    
    
11. Pivot on left foot turn to the Right 90 Degrees, Long Stance, Low Section Block (L)
    
    
12. Mid section Reverse Punch. (L)
    
    
13. Pivot on right foot turn to the left 90 degrees, moving into walking stance, High section Block (L)
    
    
14. Snap kick (R) stepping forward into walking stance Mid section Punch (R)
    
    
15. Pivot on left foot turn to the Right 180 degrees, moving into walking stance, High section Block (R)
    
    
16. Snap Kick (L) stepping forward into walking stance Mid Section Punch (L)
    
    
17. Pivot on the right foot to the right 90 degrees, long stance, Low section block (L)
    
    
18. Move the right foot one step forward, long stance, Mid section Punch (R)
    
    
19. Kiai (Shout)

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