Traditional Forms

Forms (hyungs) are the foundation of martial arts. Martial artists should have a fundamental knowledge of original hyungs. Each hyung consists of a pattern of movements involving a combination of attacks, blocks, and stances often carried out against imaginary opponents. During training, the student learns a series of hyungs beginning with relatively simple forms for the lower Gup ranks to increasingly complex ones for the higher ranks. Individual forms may take many months of dedicated practice to master. The proper execution of a hyung has both mental and physical elements in that the student must display proper technique, spirit and power. No one knows how many people have practiced the original hyungs that have existed from ancient times to this day. Martial artists who spend great time and effort to learn the original hyungs, do so not for wealth or fame, but out of the desire to preserve and respect the hyungs. The continuous practice of these hyungs will lead to a deeper love and respect for the martial arts, and will result in peace of mind and good health.

"Traditional TANG SOO DO - Volume 1"  by Grandmaster Myung Seok Seo.

Traditional Forms (Hyungs)