Acknowledgements

I wish to take the time to thank and acknowledge the Grandmasters and Masters who helped me

to learn and appreciate the Martial Art of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan. Their dedication and

love for the martial arts has given me the same appreciation and love of the martial arts.

First I wish to dedicate this manual to the Grandmasters and Masters of the modern day Martial

Art of Tang Soo Do . First The Late Grandmaster Hwang Kee.

Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee

Founder of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan (Soo Bahk Do)

November 9, 1914 – July 14, 2002

Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee was born on November 9, 1914, in Jang Dan, Kyong Ki

province. Grandmaster Hwang Kee is the founder of Moo Duk Kwan Tan Soo Do or Soo

Bahk Do. He studied the Korean styles of Tae Kyun, Sip Pal Ki which were believed to

have originated from Chinese styles. "Tae Kyun" that had been handed down from the

later part of the Yi Dynasty. This experience was a major influence leading him to

become a Kwan Jang Nim, who would devote his entire life to Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk

Kwan.

In May 1936 he had the opportunity to meet a Chinese master, Master Yang, Kuk Jin and

to visit Master Yang's house. Master Yang, who was highly renowned as a martial arts

Master. Mr. Hwang Kee and four other students were training under Master Yang during

this time. The training consisted of Seh Bop (method of postures), Bo Bop (method of

steps) and Ryun Bod (method of conditioning) as their basic training. They also had

trained in "Dham Toi Sip E Ro" and "Tae Kuk Kwon," which were disciplines of form

and its combat applications. In 1941 was the last time Hwang Kee was able to enjoy

Master Yang's instruction. He could not communicate with or visit his Master again once

China became a Communist country in 1946.

Upon his return to Seoul after leaving his instructor Master Yang, Hwang Kee searched

for an opportunity to continue his personal martial arts training and, possibly, teach. It

was impossible at the time, for him to pursue his wishes in martial arts activity due to the

strict Japanese influence on all facets of the Korean culture. (The country of Korea was

occupied by the Japanese from 1910 to August 1945). Because of this situation, Gum Do

(Ken Do) and Yu Do (Ju Do) were the only two martial arts known to the general public.

People did not have any knowledge of Soo Bahk, Okinawian Karate, Chinese Wu Shu, or

Kung Fu.

Because of this situation, it was impossible for Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee to make his

long-time dream come true. He spent long hours of meditation and self-conditioning

during this time. He spent most of his time reading books from the library. He

particularly enjoyed reading about astronomy, philosophy, and Okinawian Karate. It was

a very pleasant surprise for him to find karate books at the library, even though all the

books were from Japan. (No other books were available from any other country at that

time and this was the first modern form of martial arts books he had seen).

This was his first encounter with Okinawian Karate and he found that he was able to

study the art though books at that time. Later, this knowledge influenced the Moo Duk

Kwan system when "Tang Soo Do" was adopted by Grand Master Hwang Kee during the

early part of the Moo Duk Kwan history.

Although Pyung Ahn Hyungs, Passai Hyungs, and Kong Sang Kun Hyungs, etc., were

practiced a little differently from the original Okinawian Karate (unique use of the

application of offensive and defensive hip in all movements, and hip extension and thrust

kicking techniques as well as its interpretation), these Hyungs were influenced by the

Kwan Jang Nim's study of the books on Okinawian Karate, as indicated in the Soo Bahk

Do Deh Kahm (1970).

During the same period, there were a number of wars initiated by Japan, which led to

World War II. It was a very unstable time. , Korea became an independent country on

August 15, 1945, as World War II came to an end. At the time it became possible for

Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee to fulfill his life-long dream to dedicate himself solely to the

martial arts.

During the previous 25 years, his maturity as a martial artist had been conditioned

through his hard and long self-taught training of Tae Kyun and his various experiences in

both formal and informal martial arts training, as well as the significant influence by his

master, Master Yang, while he was in China. It was not only Master Yang's technical

influence but also his desire to improve human character, which proved an invaluable

experience. The study of Okinawian Karate through the available books at the library

while he was employed by the Cho Sun Railway Bureau in Seoul form 1939 to 1945 was

also a great influence. With these experiences in martial disciplines, he founded the Moo

Duk Kwan and established its philosophy on November 9, 1945.

Tangsoodo or Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art. Translating the word "Tang Soo

Do" is hard: The word "Soo" means "hand"; however the word "Tang" has many meanings such

as "Worthiness", "Skillful", and "Strong". Since the name does not translate well today, many

people are content with the definition "Way of the empty hand".Tang Soo Do (Hangul: 당수도)

is the Korean pronunciation of the Hanja characters 唐手道. In Japanese these characters mean

'Karate-do' but in contemporary Japanese Karate-do is written as 空手道. The Japanese

pronunciation of both sets of characters is the same, but the newer version means "Way of the

Empty Hand" rather than "Way of the Tang Hand", although it could also be interpreted as "Way

of the China Hand" or "Way of the Knife Hand".

The first recorded use of the term "Tang Soo Do" in contemporary history was by Chung Do

Kwan founder, Won Kuk Lee . Prior to the unification of the Kwans under the Korea Taekwondo

Association, most of the major Kwans called their style Tang Soo Do, or Kong Soo Do. The

Chung Do Kwan, along with the rest of the Kwans, stopped using the name 'Tang Soo Do' and

'Kong Soo Do' when they unified under the name Taekwondo (and temporarily Tae Soo Do).

The Moo Duk Kwan, being loyal to Hwang Kee, pulled out of the Kwan unification and

remained independent of this unification movement, continuing to use the name 'Tang Soo Do'.

The majority of Moo Duk Kwan members followed Hwang's senior student, Chong Soo Hong,

to become members of a unified Taekwondo. Their group still exists today and is known as

Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan (Moo Duk Hae) with an office in Seoul, Korea. Most schools of

Tang Soo Do use the transcription "Tang Soo Do". However, scientific texts apply the official

transcription 'tangsudo', written as one word. Some authors write "Tang Soo Do" and give

"tangsudo" or "dangsudo" in the parenthesis. . (武藝圖譜通志 / 무예도보통지). Soo Do" was

adopted by Grand Master Hwang Kee during the early part of the Moo Duk Kwan history.

In 1995 the late Hwang Kee officially changed the name of the Moo Duk Kwan style to Soo

Bahk Do.

Hwang Kee Passed Away: 7/14/2002

Unlike most contemporary martial arts, it is not possible to pinpoint any one person as

being the "founder" of Tang Soo Do. One could argue that Won Kuk Lee founded the

style, being the first known person to use the name; that argument would be dubious, at

best. However, the Moo Duk Kwan style of Tang Soo Do (from which nearly all modern

Tang Soo Do stylists trace their lineage) can be traced to a single founder: Grandmaster

Hwang Kee. Hwang Kee claimed to have had learned Chinese martial arts while in

Manchuria. However, all other Kwan seniors say there is no proof for this claim. He also

claimed influence by Japanese Karate, and the indigenous Korean arts of Taekkyon

(택견) and Subak. However, Korea Taekkyon Association Grandmaster Yong Bok Lee

states these claims are not true. Hwang Kee also claimed to have been highly influenced

by an old book about martial arts called the Muye Dobo Tongji (1790).

Won Kuk Lee, the founder of Chung Do Kwan, has Hwang Kee listed in his records as a

5th Geup (about green belt level). He states that Hwang Kee came to him to learn the

correct movements of Karate, Hwang Kee found a Karate book by Gichin Funakoshi,

who was Lee's teacher.

Secondly I would like to pay tribute to My Grandmaster the late Jae Joon Kim.

Grand Master Jae Joon Kim

August 15, 1929 – January 09, 2007

President & Founder

World Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation

Grandmaster Jae Joon Kim, 77, died January 09, 2007 in Brandon, Florida. He was born August

15, 1929 in Seoul, Korea and was the son of a world champion sumo wrestler. Grandmaster J.J.

Kim started his training in Tang Soo Do in 1945 under the guidance of Grandmaster Hwang Kee.

In 1947 Grandmaster J.J. Kim earned his black belt, Dan #38 and in 1952, he assisted in the

formation of the Korean Tang Soo Do Association in Korea. From 1955 – 1959, he was a top

master instructor. In 1961, he was appointed Vice-President of the Korean Soo Bahk Do

Association (the parent organization headed by Grandmaster Hwang Kee). In 1967-1968, he was

the Chief Master Instructor of Korean, U.S. and Vietnamese Special Forces in Vietnam. In 1969,

Grandmaster J.J. Kim was awarded 8th

Dan and appointed president of Moo Duk Kwan in the

USA by Grandmaster Hwang Kee. He brought Moo Duk Kwan to the United States and founded

the Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Association in Detroit, Michigan. In the 1970’s, Grandmaster

J.J. Kim founded the World Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation. In 1987, he moved the

World headquarters and his family to Brandon, Florida. In 2004, Grandmaster J.J. Kim was

inducted into the Tae Kwon Do Times Hall of Fame. On April 22, 2006 Grandmaster J.J. Kim

was inducted into the Grandmasters Society Hall of Fame. Later that same year, he founded the

World Traditional Tang Soo Do Federation. The world’s martial art community considered

Grandmaster Jae Joon Kim a Master’s Master.

Grandmaster Jae Joon Kim is survived by his loving wife Kum Soon Yun, his sons Nam, Saul

and Eric, his daughters Im, Shim and 12 grandchildren along with all his loyal students

worldwide. Grandmaster Jae Joon Kim was a devoted family man, teacher and an inspiration to

all he came into contact with. He will be missed.

And lastly but not least I would like to pay special tribute to my master and mentor. Grandmaster

Donna Lee Buesking, She instilled in me a love for the Martial Arts Especially Tang Soo Do

Moo Duk Kwan. She is a Great Martial Artist, Master and friend. Without her patience and

guidance in teaching me Martial Arts I would not be where I am today and for this I will be

eternally grateful.

Grandmaster Donna Lee Buesking

Grandmaster Lee Buesking started her Training in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan in the mid

1970’s along with her son. She trained with Grandmaster Jae Joon Kim where she obtained her

4th

Dan Masters Rank in the late 1970’s. Also at that time she opened her own DoJang in

Clawson, Michigan Called Lee’s Academy of Tang Soo Do and Self-Defense. Where she had

about 100 Black Belt Dan members and opened at least 5 to 6 satellite schools in Troy, Clawson,

Huntington Woods, Lake Orion, University of Michigan and Pleasant Ridge She Has trained in

various styles of martial arts and self defense she obtained the rank of 5th

Dan in Tang Soo Do

and founded her own style of martial arts called Jion Jee Do Kwan, which was certified and

recognized by the Chinese Sokeship council as a legitimate martial arts style founded by Master

Lee. Master. Lee Was Twice Inducted into The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 1992 and in

1994. She has also received many more awards and certificates for her dedication and diligence

in promoting the martial arts and self defense. I trained with Master Lee from 1982 until I moved

to Kentucky in 1996. It was some of the best years of my life to be one of her students and senior

instructors. She is one of the best martial artists, Instructors and Masters that I have ever seen or

had the pleasure to train under. Her teaching skills and fighting abilities are above reproach. As a

Master instructor she was one of the best, she could inspire you and teach you and I seriously

doubt that I would have ever excelled in the martial arts or come to love it as much I do without

her dedication to teaching it. She made you feel proud and gave you confidence to do your best.

Master Lee extended herself in all that she taught and in being a superb Master and friend. That I

will always have a special place in my heart and I wish to thank her for having the patients to put

up with me and make me a better person and Martial Artist.

Master Keith Alan Patterson.

About the author of this manual

Master Keith Alan Patterson

I started to learn about martial arts, when I was in high school in the late 1960’s learning some of

the techniques and movements from a foreign exchange student from Japan. He lived with a

family down the street where I grew up. His name was Yaskhi, watching him do his Karate made

a big impression on me that would later lead me to get involved with the martial arts. I actually

started training in the Martial Art of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan In late 1979 At the Hazel

Park Recreation Center. I train there on and off from 1979 to 1982 under Grandmaster Jae Joon

Kim’s middle son Master Saul Myoung Kim I trained for my first rank there and then tested

under Grandmaster Jae Joon Kim for my first Belt which was 8th

Gup (purple belt with one

stripe). Trained with a friend of mine Chuck Butte who talked me into coming and trying out this

martial art class, at the time the main club was down on Grand River Rd. in Detroit. This was far

to travel every other day and in a very bad neighborhood. Chuck suggested that we try one of

Grandmaster Jae Joon Kim’s satellite schools that was located in Clawson, Michigan it was in

the basement of a woman Named Master Lee Buesking( I sure was glad to be a part of those

times we called the basement years) she had about 30 to 40 students at the time. It was fun

dodging poles and each other to train there were so many wonderful students, Black Belts and of

course Master Lee. I was hooked I started training 3 days a week. In 1983 I tested for my second

Stripe on my purple belt 7th

Gup and then in 1984 thru 1985, I Trained and tested for my 6th

, 5th

and 4th

Gups Green Belts. In 1986 Master Lee opened her first actual Training hall DoJang in

Clawson Michigan it was on the second floor of a building at the south west corner of 14 mile

and Main St.

In 1986 I trained and tested for my 3rd

, 2nd and 1st Gups Red Belts. At 1

st Gup I began helping

to teach classes at the main Club and at the satellite schools. On June 14, 1987 I tested For and

received my first degree Black (1st Dan Sho Dan) and became an assistant Instructor for Lees’

Academy, Teaching at the main club and four of the satellite schools Troy Boys and Girls Club,

Hunter Community Center in Clawson, Pleasant Ridge Community Center in Pleasant Ridge and

in Huntington Woods I taught Students from the ages of 5 years old to 50+ years old and enjoyed

every one of them and every moment of my teaching and training. On November 6, 1988 I tested

for and received my Second Degree Black Belt (2nd

Dan Ee Dan). During the next 3 to 4 years I

trained and taught 5 to 6 days a week. Did a lot of tournaments, Judging, competing and training

other students to compete in tournaments. I helped out with the self defense classes and became a

Senior Instructor for Lee’s Academy. In 1992 I was nominated and received an Award Inducting

me In to The World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Instructor of the year Tang Soo Do. On October

3, 1993 I tested and received my third degree Black Belt (3rd

Dan Sam Dan). Then on May 7,

1994 I was nominated and inducted in to the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame for Male

Instructor of the year Tang Soo Do. I taught, Trained and competed at Lee’s Academy up until

January 1996.

At which time I moved to Western Kentucky to take care of my Grand Parents who both in their

late 80’s and early 90’s. My Grandfather passed away August 26, 1999 at the age of 93. I met my

wife to be at his funeral we were married in 2003 best thing that ever happened to me. Ruth is

my friend, partner and Wife, she keeps me inline and I make her laugh, she is the Best Thing in

my life! In January 2005 my Grandmother passed at the age of 96. All 4 of my Grand Parents

were wonderful people, so are my aunts and uncles the ones who have passed on are thought of

each and every day and will be sorely missed. Just Remember Family is one thing that can’t be

replaced once their gone, it’s too late to share a kind, a word of encouragement, a show of

affection or just to sit and talk to them. The 3 ½ years that I spent with them were worth more to

me than mere words can explain. I tested and received my 4th

Dan 4th

Degree Black Belt Masters

Rank On December 15,2005 In 2006 I formed my own style or form of Tang Soo Do Called Mi

Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do. Mi Guk Roughly translated from the Chinese means American or

United States and in some dialects of Chinese means Beautiful People, Kwan Means Academy,

School or place of Training Therefore in Chinese you would have Mi Guk Kwan written as

below.

Why This Manual

Most of this material in this book has been written down before, as a matter of fact some of it for

thousands of years. I studied Grandmaster Hwang Kee’s first book and other Tang Soo Do

Manuals for about 25 or 30 years now, some of them tell you about things, like the Moo Duk

Kwan Emblem what the colors represent on it and on the Korean flag, But then show them in

black and white or in one color which leaves most beginning students not having a clue about

what is being talked about. I hope this manual will answer some of these questions and start a

new generation of Tang Soo Do.

Secondly since the early to mid 1990’s The Use of the term Moo Duk Kwan along with Tang

Soo Do on your uniforms, classes or certificates has been restricted to those who train under the

World Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation or now called So Bahk Do. Personally I don’t

know how one group can patent a common symbol such as the fist and Chinese characters that

represent Moo Duk Kwan especially for a Korean based Martial Art. But they have and you have

to belong to their organization to use Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan or Also Moo Duk Kwan

Tang So Do. I have spent almost 30 years training in Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do and paid my

dues both monetary and with my time and sweat coming up thru the ranks. I paid so I personally

feel that they took my money to train me so I should be able to use and teach under the Moo Duk

Kwan Tang Soo Do name. But this is no longer possible without paying more to belong to their

organization or be sued for using Moo Duk Kwan. In Grandmaster Hwang Kee’s Book , He

states “that the martial arts is like a river constantly branching off, changing to meet the needs of

the river to keep flowing and that martial arts is like that river it must evolve and change to meet

the needs and fit the times of the practitioners who use and train in the martial arts”. That is

exactly what my purpose is I am branching off and forming a new branch of Tang Soo Do that

meets the needs of the American people who want to train in the martial arts. The new branch of

the Martial Arts is called Western Kentucky Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do. Mi Guk Translates

from the Chinese to mean United States or American and in some translations means beautiful

people and Kwan means School, Academy or place of training. In Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do I

will teach the Traditional Korean art of Tang Soo Do and then update some of the teachings to fit

today’s times and situations. Most of the History and technical moves in this book that have to

do with Tang Soo Do come from Grandmaster Hwang Kee’s own book, his Masters, students

and predecessors that I have had the pleasure of training under or knowing. I hope this manual

will help my students and all who are interested learn a little bit more about Tang Soo Do and the

Martial Arts to which it belongs. This book will only cover the basics of Mi Guk Kwan Tang

Soo Do there will be many more techniques, forms, stances and Movements. That you will learn

that are not covered in this manual

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Table of Contents

1. The Moo Duk Kwan Emblem

2. The Mi Guk Kwan Emblem

3. The American Flag

4. The Korean Flag

5. What is Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do

6. The Philosophy of Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do

7. What is Meditation

8. Bowing Procedure

9. How to Bow

10. Opening & Closing of Class

11. Western Kentucky Mi Guk Kwan Principles

12. Creeds of Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do

13. Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do points of Emphasis on mental training

14. Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do points of Emphasis on Physical

Development

15. 5 Requisites on Mental Training

16. Matters that Demand special attention in Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do

17. Uniform and Belt System in Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do

18. Belt Rank System in Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do

19. Requirements for 8Th

Gup thru 1st Dan rank testing

20. Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do Korean Terminology

21. Stances Jaseh(Cha Se)

22. Basic Striking weapons

23. Vital Target Areas

24. Hyungs (Forms)

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Mi Guk Translated from the Chinese Means United States or American

And some Dialects Means Beautiful People. Kwan translates as Academy or club or place

of learning or training

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What is Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do

Tang Soo Do can be translated as “Open Hand of the Tang Dynasty” or “China Open

Hand”. The term “Tang Soo Do” is the Korean Equivalent of the Japanese word “karate”, which

in Japanese means “Empty Hand”.

Tang Soo Do is a Korean system of unarmed combat of ancient origins it was first taught

in this country almost five or six decades ago by American servicemen who had studied the

system in Korea after the Korean War. In the past several decades many Korean instructors have

immigrated to the United States in response to a growing interest here in the martial arts.

The ancient origins of Tang Soo Do can be traced to before the time of Christ, when

native fighting forms were already developing in the Korean peninsula. Korean warrior-knights

called Hawrang-do trained in unarmed as well as armed combat and fought in the wars of

national unity that have marked Korean history through many centuries.

Tang Soo Do has been influenced by the many flowing, changing streams of the Oriental

martial arts. The sixth century Indian Monk Bodhidharma (Called Daruma in Japanese), the

founder of Zen Buddhism, helped develop a fighting system in northern China by combining the

Zen discipline and philosophy with rigorous exercise. This “Chinese boxing”, through trade wars

and colonization eventually came to influence the martial arts in Korea and throughout the Far

East.

Oriental masters of these diverse martial arts over the centuries combined their own

national systems with elements from other countries, so that today Tang Soo Do, Kung Fu, Thai

boxing, Japanese and Okinawian Karate, ect. Could be said to be of one genus, differing only in

species, sharing more in common than differing in substance.

Tang Soo Do is a “Hard” or “External” system, that has traditionally emphasized kicking

over punching, using multiple combinations of hand and feet techniques, using speed and agility

to out maneuver ones opponent, although in the West the influence of other martial arts and

boxing has encouraged many Tang Soo Do instructors to experiment with techniques from other

systems, yet maintaining the traditional discipline of the art.

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The Philosophy of Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do

The Philosophy and goals of Tang Soo Do (1) to conduct life in accordance with the

principles of nature and the laws of God: (2) to remember the Um & Yang principles of light and

dark, good & evil right & wrong (3) to develop a well-balance mind and body. If your mind is

incompetent, your body will serve as a poisonous instrument of destruction. (4) To give

reverence to God for all of the things in life he has bestowed upon you, to meditate and pray for

guidance in all that you do and say. To practice teach martial arts in a way that would be

pleasing unto him and to do his will by being a good person and living life as the gift he gave

you.

What Is Meditation

The purpose of meditation is to clear and clean your mind so that your entire

concentration will be on Tang Soo Do. You should use your meditation period to direct your

mind so that it will be in complete control of your body. During meditation you should ask God

for the strength and wisdom to learn and use Tang Soo Do in a way that would be pleasing unto

him. You should also give thanks unto God for your Health, for your Country for giving you the

freedom to learn and practice Tang Soo Do.

Bowing Procedure

The first thing a beginning student must learn is how to bow, which is the Oriental way of

showing respect. The practitioner of Tang Soo Do bows to the training area (the Do Chang), to

the flags on the wall, to the instructor at the beginning and end of class and to a partner before

and after one steps and sparring. Also when the Grand Master, Master or Instructor of the class

enters the Do Chang.

How to Bow

The Student stands at attention with feet side by side parallel to each other. Hands are

held open and down to the sides of their body. Bend at the waist to about a 45 degree angle. Eyes

look downward, except in one steps and sparring when eyes are kept on the opponents lower part

of the body (chest or below).

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Traditional Bow

Opening & Closing of Class

Cha Ryut (Cheer it) Come to attention

Toe Rah (Toro) Turn to the Flag (s)

Kyung Yet (Kin Yet) Bow to the flag (s)

Ba Roe Return to “Ready” Position

Toe Rah (Toro) Turn to Master or instructor

Kyung Yet (Kin Yet) Bow to Master or Instructor

Ahn Jo Sit Down

Muk Yum (Moo Kim) Meditate (Clear mind of all things except

for the studying of Martial Arts. (Pray to God for guidance if you choose to help you to learn and

practice the martial arts in a way that would be pleasing unto him.)) Meditation is a very

important part of martial arts and should be practiced. It helps with the mental aspects of your

training and focus. It gives you peace and inner strength and a harmony of mind and body.

To close the classes repeat the same procedure. If in some cases if no flags are present.

Eliminate the bowing to the flags and just bow to the Master or Instructor.

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Mi Guk KwanTang Soo Do Principles

1. Responsibility

2. Sincerity

3. Justice

You always must take responsibility for your actions. Be sincere with yourself

and others for it builds good moral character and earns you respect of your

peers. You always must be Just in your actions, Justice is a gift that if misused

can be lost or one sided. Justice is a very important to maintain a balance and

harmony between all people you must be fair and impartial when seeking

Justice for you want people to be fair and impartial when dispensing Justice

to you.

Creeds of Mi Guk KwanTang Soo Do

1. Be loyal to your Country.

2. Be obedient to your parents.

3. Be Loveable between husband and wife.

4. Be cooperative between brothers.

5. Be respectful to your elders.

6. Be faithful between teacher and student.

7. Be faithful between friends.

8. Be accountable for your actions and decisions.

Points of Emphasis on Mental Training

1. Reverence for nature

2. Physical Concentration (Ki-up).

3. Courtesy.

4. Modesty.

5. Thankfulness.

6. Self-sacrifice.

7. Cultivate courage.

8. Be strong inside and mild outside.

9. Endurance.

10. Reading ability.

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Points of Emphasis on Physical Development

1. Vocal exhalation, for thoracic strength (Ki-up).

2. Focus of sight.

3. Continuous balance during movements.

4. Flexibility of the body.

5. Correct muscle tone for maximum power.

6. High and low speed techniques.

7. Exactness of techniques.

8. Adjustment for proper distance.

9. Proper breathing for endurance.

10. Conditioning hands and feet.

5 Requisites on Mental Training

1. Oneness with nature.

2. Complete awareness of environment.

3. Experience.

4. Conscience.

5. Culture.

Matters That Demand Special Attention While Training

1. Purpose of training should be enhancement of the mental and physical

self.

2. Sincerity is necessary.

3. Effort is necessary.

4. Consistent schedule during practice.

5. Do your best when training.

6. Train in the basic spirit of Tang Soo Do.

7. Regularly spaced practice sessions.

8. Obey without objection instructions of the Master, Instructor and senior

Dan members, look and learn from them.

9. Don’t be overly ambitious.

10. Pay attention to every aspect of your training.

11. Pay attention to the order of training.

12. Get instruction step by step in new forms (Hyungs) and techniques.

13. Cleanliness is desired after practice is finished.

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Uniform and Belt System in Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do

The Teo Bok (uniform) with proper colored trim is the traditional Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do

uniform. Black Belt holders of Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do wear Dark Blue trimmed uniforms.

The Black Belt in Tang Soo Do is Dark Navy Blue because the Grand Master who founded

Modern day Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Grand Master Hwang Kee, Thought, that black meant

final. He said that that Black belt was the beginning not the end, Therefore he chose dark blue

because it meant never ending like the Universe, oceans and the sky. That Black belt was really

just the starting point or Beginning of real understanding of any martial art such as Tang Soo

Do.

Belt Rank System of Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do

Rank Uniform Trim Belt Color

Black Belts……………………....Dark Blue…………………………………...Dark Blue

1st through 3

rd Gup………………Red………………………………………….Red

4th

through 6th

Gup………………Green………………………………………..Green

7th

through 8th

Gup………………No trim……………………………………….Purple

9th

Gup…………………………...No trim……………………………………….White

Note: The uniform trim on Gup uniforms usually matches the belt color and is worn only on the

front and neck opening of the uniform top. Black Belt uniforms are trimmed around the cuffs,

neck, front and bottom of the uniform.

Promotion is a privilege, not a right. To be promoted is an honor. No one will wear a belt or

color other than that which was awarded to him/her.

Color Rank Trim

White Beginner None

Purple 8th

or 7th

Gup None

Green 6th

, 5th

and 4th

Gup Green on lapel

Red 3rd

, 2nd

and 1st Gup Red on lapel

Dark Navy Blue/ 1st Dan and above 2” Blue trim on lapel, cuffs

Black Belt and Bottom of jacket

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Requirements for 8th

or 7th

Gup: (Purple Belt)

1. Must be in the club at least 2 ½ months.

2. Must know at least 12 one-steps (Il Soo Shik Dae Ryun).

3. Must know basic actions (blocks, kicks, stances and punches).

4. Must know the first 3 basic forms (Hyungs). (Giecho Hyung Il Bu, YI Bu and Sahm

Bu)

5. Break with a basic action (hand, foot or elbow).

Requirements for 6th

Gup: (Green Belt one stripe)

1. Must know all purple belt requirements(8th

& 7th

Gup).

2. Must Know up to Pyung An Cho Dan (1).

3. Must Free-fight.

4. Must have trained at least six (6) weeks prior to testing date.

Requirements for 5th

Gup: (Green Belt two stripes)

1. Must know all 6th

Gup requirements.

2. Must Know up to Pyung An Yi Dan (2).

Requirements for 4th

Gup: (Green Belt three Stripes)

1. Must know all 5th

Gup requirements.

2. Must know up to Pyung An Sahm Dan (3).

3. Must know some Korean terminology.

4. Must help teach a formal class.

Requirements for 3rd

Gup: (Red Belt one Stripe)

1. Must know all 4th

Gup Requirements.

2. Must know up to Pyung An Sah Dan (4).

3. Must know more Korean terminology.

Requirements for 2nd

Gup: (Red Belt two stripes)

1. Must know all 3rd

Gup requirements.

2. Must know up to Pyung An Oe Dan (5).

3. Must know Korean terminology.

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Requirements for 1st Gup: (Red Belt three stripes)

1. Must know all 2nd

Gup requirements.

2. Must know up to Bassai.

3. 1st Gups must be able and willing to help with and teach classes. Assist Dan

members with classes and help lower rank Gups with learning Hyungs, and basic

actions. 1st Gups have a responsibility to conduct themselves in a way that sets a

very good example to all the lower ranks under him/her and earns the respect of

the Dan members and the Master of the club.

Requirements for 1st Dan: (Black Belt)

1. Must hold the rank of 1st Gup for six (6) to nine (9) months and must have had

continuous training.

2. Must be recommended by his/her instructor.

3. Must know all 1st Gup requirements.

4. Must take a written test (terminology).

5. Must know Bassai and all lower forms (Hyungs).

6. Must break at least 2” of wood or brick.

7. Shall be loyal, dedicated, have a good attitude and contribute to the club and to

the association at all times. Promote body and mind for he/she shall be a

reflection of his/her instructor and club.

8. Must teach formal classes for through teaching others, we learn better the what,

when, where and how of what we are doing.

All degrees of Black Belt or Dan Ranks above 1st Dan require at least one year

of training, Teaching and class participation per Degree Stripe or Dan

Ranking. For if you are an 1st Dan you train for at least 1 ½ to 2 years before

you are eligible to test for your 2nd

Dan (2nd

Degree black belt), 2 ½ to 3 years

between 2nd

and 3rd

Dan and so on. The Higher Dan rank you get the more

studying and training you must go through to get to the next level of Black belt.

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Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do Terminology

General Terms

Kwan Jang Nym…………………………………………………….Grandmaster

Sa Bum Nym………………………………………………………...Master Instructor

Kwan Won…………………………………………………………..Student or member

Kook Kee…………………………………………………………… Flag

Do Chang……………………………………………………………Training Hall

Teo Bok………………………………………………………………Uniform

Dan (Don)…………………………………………………………….Black Belt Rank

Gup…………………………………………………………….Ranks or Grades below Black Belt

Cha Ryut (Cheer It)……………………………………………Come to attention

Kyung Yet……………………………………………………..Bow or Salute

Toe Rah……………………………………………………...…Turn

Ahn Jo……………………………………………………….…Sit Down

Mook Yum (Moo Kim)………………………………………..Meditate

Ye Ru Sut……………………………………………………….Stand up

Shi Chak (See Chuck)…………………………………………..Begin

Jum Bee……………………………………………………….. Ready

Ba Roe…………………………………………………………..Return to the Ready position

Kong Kyuk………………………………………………………Attack

Shu…………………………………………………………..…..Rest or stand at ease

Chun Gul Jaseh (Cha Se)…………………………………….......Front Stance

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Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do Terminology

General Terms

Hu Gul Jaseh (Cha Se)…………………….……………….....…Back Stance

Kee Ma Jaseh (Cha Se)……………………….………………...Horseback Stance

Cha Yu Jaseh (Cha Se)………………………………………..….Free-Fighting Stance

Mahkee………………………………………………………..…Block or defense

Ha Dan………………………………………………………..….Lower Part of body

Choong Dan……………………………………………………..Middle Part of body

Sang Dan………………………………………………………..Upper Part of body

Hu Jin (Ho Jin)…………………………………………………..Moving Backwards

Cha Gi (Cha Gee)……………………………………………………..Kick

Up Cha Gi (Cha Gee)………………………………………………….Front Kick

Yup Cha Gi (Cha Gee)………………………………………………...Side Kick

Tol Yu Cha Gi (Tora Cha Gee)...…………………………..Round Kick (Round House)

Dui Cha Gi (Dee Cha Gee)…………………………………Back Kick

Mooh Rup Cha Gi (Cha Gee)…………………………………………...Knee Strike or kick

Hae Ryu……………………………………………………………Stomp kick

Ee Dan Up Cha Gi……………………………………………….Hop or Skip Front Kick

Ee Dan Yup Cha Gi……………………………………………..Hop or Skip Side Kick

Ee Dan Dui Cha Gi……………………………….……………..Hop or Skip Back Kick

Ee Dan Tol Ryu Cha Gi…………………………..…………… Hop or Skip Round Kick

Yuk Jin……………………………………………………………Reverse Punch

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Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do Terminology

General Terms

Hang Jin…………………………………………..………………Side Punch

Gap Kwan…………………………………………..…………….Back Fist

Soo Do………………………………………………...…………..Knife Hand

Yuk Soo Do………………………………………….…….Reverse Knife Hand or Ridge Hand

Kwan Soo…………………………….…………………………..Spear Hand

Jang Kwon……………………………………………………..Palm Strike

Yahng Pahl……………………………………………………….Double Fisted

Kyo Cha…………………………………………………………..X-Block

Ahnesu Phakoo Ro…………………………………………….…Inside to Outside

Pakesau Ahnoo Ro……………………………………..………..Outside to Inside

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Stances Jaseh (Cha Se)

Stances are very important for maintaining balance, strength and the ability to make quick

precise movements. Without the proper stance your forms, techniques and fighting abilities will

be weak and not effective.

The proper stance is basic to all movements in Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do and is the

foundation of each movement. Movement is dependent upon balance, and balance on

stance. It is Difficult to perform a movement without proper balance. Whether the

technique is successful or not depends upon a fine adjustment of balance.

Therefore, balance is the most important aspect of any stance. It should be noted that

some people should use slightly different distances and angles than shown in the

diagrams. This is because we are not machines, but we are all human beings with

different bodies, some big and some small. The diagrams are based on standard

distances and angles. Movements are described on the basis of average size and angles

of position and distance are stated according to the

ideal situation. Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do's scientific systematic approach was started

by training through techniques that were based on scientific methods. Stance is best

explained by theories found in science.

The most import ant functions of the stance are to achieve balance despite a moving

center of gravity and to lead a movement to its next Position or stance.

The center of balance originates from the gravity of the earth. Therefore, the wider the

base, the more safely balanced the object is when the base is equidistant from both sides

from the center of gravity. Otherwise the object will be unstable or easy to topple.

The principle can be stated in this way: The stance will be more stable and balanced if

It occupies more ground space. The less ground space the stance occupies, the weaker

the stance becomes.

However, we cannot only take into account balance and stability. Balance is

important but one cannot neglect speed. There are many movements and many actions

in Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do. It is important to be able to move quickly and easily.

When speed plus balance and stability are needed to defend against the opponent,

The practitioner should use the Hugul Cha Se stance. The Chun Kul Cha Se stance

Is used for great power and some speed. Kee Ma Cha Se stance is used for stability

And balance. It gives your opponent less of a target area while making blocking and

kicking lots easier and faster than the Chun Kul Cha Se stance, while giving the

practitioner good balance and stability.

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Stances Jaseh (Cha Se)

Korean American .

Choon Bee Jaseh………………………………………………………………..Ready Stance

Chun Kul Jaseh………………………………………………………………….Front Stance

Hu Gul Jaseh..…………………………………………………………………...Back Stance

Ki Ma Rip Jaseh………...……………………………………………………….Horseback Stance

There are many more stances and versions of these stances, but we will study and learn these

basic stances first and learn more of stances as we progress thru the ranks

Choon Bee Jaseh Stance (Ready Position)

Choon Bee Jaseh is a preparatory stance or movement to set the body so that one is

ready to respond to any action in Tang Soo Do. It is both a mental and physical

preparation so that you are ready to respond to any action and prepared both mentally

and physically to do anything. The start of an action will decide whether it will be

successful or not. An appropriate proverb states that, ”The starting is half the

achieving.” The Beginning is important in all human endeavors, but in Mi Guk Kwan

Tang Soo Do the beginning position is more important because each time we face our

opponent we are involved in a life and death struggle. It is very important, therefore to

pay close attention to the way we begin.

We not only assume the Choon Bee Jaseh at the beginning of a motion, but also at the

end. This is in agreement with the theory that every- thing will become one according

to the sequential philosophy of Yin and Yang (the oriental philosophy which links plus

and minus). Someone may start out bravely but may fail in the end. Sometimes we will

carry on continuously without any mistakes but then make mistakes during the last

movement. The practitioner must pay attention throughout his movement to prevent

unexpected failure. Even at the end we must maintain our state of readiness lest

something happen.

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Therefore, we assume the Choon Bee Jaseh at the start and at the finish and then we

can rest. We should apply the Choon Bee Jaseh training and philosophy to all our

social living and not only to Tang Soo Do, because even in success if you neglect the

last minutes you may fail and it is the ending that will stay in others' minds. With the

Choon Bee Jaseh, we learn to preserve the beauty of the last moment. To assume

Choon Bee Jaseh, stand and spread both feet to the width of your shoulders. Look

straight ahead and make both fists lightly. Bring your fists in front of the abdomen.

There should be a space of about 4 to 6 inches between the body and hands (Fig. 2).

Specification of the Body

Face: Pull your chin back naturally to keep your head straight.

Chest: Expand the chest naturally and stand straight.

Arms: Bend your arms slightly and naturally.

Legs: Spread your legs naturally (Fig. 1 A; and maintain angles of 30 degrees

for legs and 75 degrees for both feet as shown. Center of Gravity: Stand with a

90-degree angle between the body and the ground (Fig.1 C).

Sight: There should be a 90-degree angle between the line of sight and the

front of the face (Fig.1 C)

Hands: Hold the fists lightly closed and bring them both 4 to 6 inches in front of

the abdomen. Feet keep your feet at shoulder width, slightly facing outward

(Fig.1 B).

Distribution of Strength: Distribute 10 percent of all your strength to every

part of your body equally. Concentrate your balance on your abdomen.

Purpose: This is the basic fundamental motion to start every movement.

Special Remarks: This Choon Bee Jaseh is only one of many “ready stances”,

but is the most representative.

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Choon Bee Jaseh (Ready Stance)

Fig 2

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Chun Gul Jaseh Stance (Front Stance)

Chun Gul Jaseh Stance (Front Stance) is a power stance for both offensive and defensive

motions. This stance makes moving forward while defending one’s self or attacking an opponent

stronger and in balance. First spread both legs to 1 shoulders width apart. Then step forward

with one leg at least 1 to 1 ½ shoulders length. The front leg is bent at the knee while keeping the

back leg straight. Both feet are facing forward. Concentrate your balance in the center of your

body. See Fig.3 D for an illustration of this stance.

Specification of the body

Head: Look straight ahead with your head held upright and straight. Make sure not to tilt your

head forward, backward or to either side

Body: Stand straight and naturally expand your chest.

Arms: Drop your arms to both sides of your body naturally or held up in the fighting position

Legs: Spread your legs to the sides to about one shoulders length apart in width. Then step

forward with one leg to about one to one and one half shoulders length and bend the front leg

while keeping the back leg straight. There is an angle of 60 Degrees between the rear leg and the

ground. There is an angle of 80 degrees between both legs. The knee of the front leg is bent to

make a 130 degree angle between both parts of the leg. The bottom of the front leg maintains a

90 degree angle with the ground. See Fig. 3 C.

Balance: the center of gravity runs through the center line of the body. The body is at a 90

degree angle to the ground as shown in Fig. 3 C.

Sight: Maintain a line of focus at a 90 degree angle from the face. Look straight ahead.

Hands: hold your fist closed loosely and keep your arms down at your sides straight and

naturally or up in the guard position (fighting position)

Feet: the distance between both feet is about one to one and one half shoulders apart in length

and one shoulders length in width.

Distribution of Strength: Distribute 10 percent of your total strength to the upper part of your

body and distribute 15 percent of your total to each leg. Concentrate your balance in the

abdomen.

Application: The fundamental stance to start any movement. Often used as an offensive stance.

One can advance forward and backwards easily from this stance. This stance provides a strong

balance and stability to withstand any frontal attack.

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Fig. 3 D

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Hu Gul Jaseh (Back Stance or Cat Stance)

In this stance most of your balance is concentrated on your rear leg. To assume this

stance, face your rear leg 90 degrees to the left or right (Depending on which side of your body is

facing forward) and bend the rear leg. Move the front foot a short step to the side of your body

about 10 to 12 inches there is no or little weight on the front leg, you are sitting on your back leg

the front leg can be picked up or moved with very little effort. The front leg is bent the feet form

an L shape as in Fig. 4B or as seen in Fig. 4C also. The body is naturally facing in a side

direction; i.e., in the center of the angle between both legs. The head is turned in the direction of

the front extended leg. This stance is particular to the martial arts and is not usually found

elsewhere. The practitioner may turn the upper part of their body to the side only as far as to not

interfere with their defense. A version of this stance is also known as the fighting stance. This

stance allows easy movement and the ability to kick off the front leg very quickly and easily, it is

a good defensive stance.

Specification of the Body

Head: the Head is turned in the same direction as the front foot. The head is kept straight and

upright (not tilted in any direction).

Body: Shoulders are kept straight and in line with the front foot.

Arms: The arms are usually kept on the waist as in Fig. 4A or up in a fighting position

Fig. 4C

Legs: Maintain a 90 degree angle between the rear leg and the ground. The rear leg is bent

slightly. The front leg is bent and maintains an angle of 120 degrees between the thigh and the

calf. As seen in Fig. 4A and in Fig. 4C.

Balance: The Center of gravity is in a line which extends from a 90 degree angle with the

ground through the rear leg to the upper part of the body as seen in Fig. 4A

Sight: Maintain a line of focus at a 90 degree from your face; look straight ahead over the

extended front leg as seen in Fig. 4A and in Fig. 4C.

Hands: Hold both fists loosely closed and place them on both sides of the waist as in Fig. 4A

and or held in a fighting position as in Fig. 4C

Feet: The distance between the feet is about 10 to 12 inches and both feet make an L shape as

seen in Fig. 4B

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Distribution of Strength: Distribute 10 percent of your total strength to the upper part of your

body and your front leg. Distribute 15 percent of your total strength to the rear leg.

With this stance it is easy to move backward and it affords a good defensive position either to the

front or to the back. It allows fast and effective kicking from the front leg or rear leg.

Hu Gul Jaseh (back Stance or Cat Stance)

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FIG. 4 C

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Ki Ma Rip Jaseh (Horseback Stance)

As the name infers you look as though you are sitting on horseback. Weight is distributed evenly between both legs, knees are bent feet are pointing straight ahead or up to an 30 degree angle in Either Direction hands are held on sides of waist or up in fighting position. This stance gives your opponent a much smaller target and give you the ability to move back and forth very quickly and to throw techniques off the back leg such as round kicks or rear legged sidekicks.

Ki Ma Rip Jaseh (Horseback Stance)

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FORMS (HYUNG) Introduction

The concepts of forms Ancient people had a deep interest in the development of forms as well as a profound

Understanding of them. The following is a translation of what is found in the text,

Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji, author unknown, of the 17th century:

"Performing with hands and feet and conditioning the body is the beginning of the study

of the art of Tang Soo Do. In actual combat, form does not seem in an obvious way to be a necessary

part of the martial arts. However, practicing forms perfects the ability to perform hand and foot

techniques freely. This is fundamental to making the best use of one's body at all times." Basic to all

martial arts is this: After the basic movements are learned they are applied to and

transformed into forms. As established, traditional and clearly defined sets of steps, jumps,

blocks, kicks, punches and thrusts, each of the forms in our art has a unity and purpose.

Basic forms consists of one block, one thrust or strike, and turns patterned to develop control,

rhythm, power and speed in the early integration of basic techniques. As they progress, the

forms become increasingly complex in the variety, combination and sequence of blocks, kicks,

thrusts, jumps and turns.

0ne advanced form may take years of daily practice and intense concentration to master. Perfect

form, exquisite fusion of mind and body is a high art and a thing of beauty. The form is not, however,

the whole art in itself. As an exercise, it is that part of the progression in the art which conditions the

mind, body and reflexes for the stresses of free sparring and ultimately for the realities of defensive

conflict. The sequence of moves may simulate responses to many kinds of attack and strategies for

defense against a number of attackers, and the control of one's space in Dealing with the direction of

attacks.

In different forms a discrete number of movements are put together into intricate sequences and

varied patterns. The practitioner cannot remember only the order of the form. It is more important

for him to concentrate on balance, rhythm, breathing control, variation in speed and power control.

It is vital to pay attention to these things so that the form is presented as an approach to a living

ideal. It would be disrespectful to consider that one knows a form simply by virtue of having

memorized a series of individual movements.

As in all art we perceive greatness and perfection not by the addition of bits and pieces, not by the

analysis of the separate elements that make up the whole, but by a realization that the whole seems

greater than the parts. That realization is intuitive and instantaneous.

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If the practitioner makes us aware that the form consists of parts of individual

movements, then we witness skill, perhaps, but not art form is the mother body or

essence of all aspects of technique in the martial arts. The practitioner must, therefore,

practice his forms with sincerity and a deep commitment to the ideal. Also, he must

practice only those forms for which he is mentally and physically prepared. It is

unreasonable and presumptuous for a white belt to practice a black belt form. He would

gain no understanding of the value, purpose, meaning or unity of the form. Furthermore,

one of the major aspects of mental development and discipline in our art is the self.

Mastery that comes with the habit of accurately perceiving and estimating our individual

level of competence and achievement.

The practitioner who over reaches himself does a disservice to himself and to our art.

In summary, to study forms one must be concerned with the application and meaning

behind each movement and technique, both offensive and defensive. Instead of

practicing each movement within the form by itself, one should find the meaning behind

each movement, the inter-relationship among movements and the reasonableness of each

sequence within a meaningful whole. If one were to disregard the history, value and

concept of forms, one could develop hundreds of forms with the individual movements

available. That would be, in effect, an attempt to create new ideals, a different

philosophy, That would destroy the integrity of our martial art. The body of traditional

forms we have offers more than enough challenge, difficulty and complexity for one

lifetime. Each form has its own character, just as each person does. The elements which

make up the character or personality of a form may be' understood as follows:

1. FORM SEQUENCE - The proper and correct sequence of moves in a particular

form.

2. POWER CONTROL - Command of the release, restraint and relaxation of ex-

plosive energy of focused power.

3. TENSION AND RELAXATION Mastery of breathing and timing in the

accumulation and release of energy or power.

4. SPEED AND RNYTHM CONTROL Coordination and patterning of moves at

rates

appropriate to the sub-sequences within the form.

5. DIRECTION OF MOVEMENTS - Certainty of balance and confidence of step

in changing direction.

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6. SPIRIT OR ATTITUDE - Evidence of a sense of calm and humility based on self-

knowledge and dedication to the perfect form.

7. POWER OF TECHNIQUE - Rigor and strength of moves especially evident in

equal power of attack and defense.

8. UNDERSTANDING FORM TECHNIQUE - Demonstration in the form that the

sequence of moves has been internalized and flows with the naturalness and ease of

reflex responses, that is, without the 'obvious intervention of conscious thought.

9. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE FORM - Evocation in the observer of a

vivid awareness of the specific kinds of attack and of the number and direction of

attackers for which a particular form is designed.

10. PERFECT FINISH - As additional evidence of concentration and control, the last

move of the

Form ends at the starting point and then remains frozen or fixed there until signaled

by the referee, judge or teachers.

11. PRECISION OF MOVEMENTS Such accuracy in the execution of a move as

reflects the finest

Logical coordination of balance, distance, power, ability and control.

12. INTENTNESS - Direction and concentration of the entire attention upon points of

power. The intent eyes communicate both a determination to defend against attack and a predetermined plan or deliberate design for defense. Further, the eyes anticipate the intended direction of moves by quick shifts and then concentration of focus upon the point of power.

These twelve elements may be used as a basis for evaluating a form and for the study of its improved performance. Many people say that the forms are a waste of time, Which they really have nothing to do with your ability to fight. The People who say and think this way do not have an understanding of Martial Arts, for it is by practicing the blocks, strikes, Stances and kicks that you learn how to use them to make them work effectively against an attacker or multiple attackers. Forms are the most effective way of accomplishing this. Page 30

Mi Guk Kwan Tang Soo Do Hyungs_(Forms)_

Korean American Counts Motions

1. Giecho Hyung Il Bu.……………...…..Basic Form No. 1 20 20

2. Giecho Hyung Yi Bu………………....Basic Form No. 2 20 20

3. Giecho Hyung Sahm Bu…………..…Basic Form No. 3 20 20

4. Pyingahn Cho Dan……………….…..Pyung Form No. 1 20 22

5. Pyingahn Yi Dan………………..........Pyung Form No. 2 22 29

6. Pyingahn Sahm Dan…………….….. Pyung Form No. 3 16 24

7. Pyingahn Sahn Dan……………….…Pyung Form No. 4 20 29

8. Pyingahn Oe Dan……………….……Pyung Form No. 5 18 25

9. Bassai……………………………....…Bassai Form (Black Belt) 20 49

10. Nai Ahn Chi Cho Dan……………….1st Dan Form No. 1 27 27

11. Nai Ahn Chi Yi Dan………………....1st Dan Form No. 2 26 26

12. Nai Ahn Chi Sahm Dan…………….2nd

Dan Form 27 27

13. Sahm Ship Soo………………..….…..Tension Form 20 27

14. Chin Toe……………………...………3rd

Dan Form 32 42

15. Gung San Kung………………………4th

Dan Form No. 1 42 61

16. Row Hi……………………………..….4th

Dan Form No. 2 24 27

17. Wanshu………………………….……4th

Dan Form No. 3

18. Seishan…………………………….…..5th

Dan Form

19. Jion……………………………………6th

Dan Form

20. O Sip Sa Bo…………………………...7th

Dan Form

21. Hwa Rang……………………………..8th

Dan Form

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