Jaon Form

Complied Name Meanings

1. Jion-Ji is name of an old Buddhist Temple in China.
2. Jion is the name of a Buddhist Saint
3. Temple Sound.
4. From the Temple Jion.
5. Compassion and Favor.
6. Love and Goodness. (5 & 6 could be temple names).
7. Chinese Monk.

Path of Form

China ->

Okinawa ->

Japan ->

Korea

Note: Jiin (Ji'in, Tjin, Jah Won, Giin, Shokyo), Jaon (Jion, Ji-On, Tji Ong), and Jinte (Jutte, Jiti, Jittei, Jitti, Sip Soo) are all thought to have been from the Jion Temple and are usually taught together.

Chinese Version

Name(s)

·         Jion

Description

Known Changes

 

Okinawa Version

Name(s)

·         Jion

Description

Should be performed calmly, precisely, and strongly. 47 movements utilizing turning, sifting, and variations in stepping patterns. Should take approximately one minute to a minute and a half to perform.

Known Changes

Japanese Version

Name(s)

·         Jion

Description

Should be performed calmly, precisely, and strongly. 47 movements utilizing turning, sifting, and variations in stepping patterns. Should take approximately one minute to a minute and a half to perform.

 

Known Changes

 

Korean Version

Name(s)

·         Jaon

·         Ji-On - characters mean: Ji - Development of ttechnique; On - Build up Physical Condition

·         Jah Oon

·         Tji Ong

Description

The Korean animal spirit associated with the form is the Ram. The desired intention of the form is the perfected single attack as a defense. This form is also known as Ji-on. Created from a hard soft style.

Known Changes

Believed created in late 1700's

 

Jaon Form Information ©2001 (updated 3/15/2002) Dave Hacker [email protected]