The 15th pattern in Tae Kwon Do is Ko-Dang. Ko-Dang is the second of three hyungs (patterns) required for advancement from 2nd Degree Black Belt to 3rd Degree Black Belt in the International TaeKwon-Do Association. You "Yell" (YAH) on the first and last movement of Ko-Dang. If you would like to hear the Korean pronunciation of "Ko-Dang", Click here. Question and Response Sequence For Ko-Dang   Instructor: Sound off!   Student: Ko-Dang of TaeKwon-Do Hyung.   Instructor: How many movements?   Student: 39.   Instructor: What is Ko-Dang?   Student: The fictitious name of the patriot Cho Man Sik, who dedicated his life to the Korean Independence Movement and the education of his people. The 39 movements signify his terms of imprisonment and birthplace on the 39th parallel. To help you with your training, you may wish to order the Book or DVD of this pattern. ITA Home Page