Hyung reference articles — history, meaning, and technique for each form in the Soo Bahk Do and Tang Soo Do curriculum.
The Chil Sung (七 星) Hyung are the prime picture of the art of Soo Bahk Do™ Moo Duk Kwan™. Created in 1952 by Hwang Kee, Chang Shi Ja (CSJ), Chil Sung Hyung are the hallmark of the art of Soo Bahk Do™. They embody the knowledge Hwang Kee, CSJ acquired from decades of training…
12 Road Tan Tui, or Dham Doi Ship E Ro in Korean, is a set of basic Chang Quan (long fist/boxing) combinations with a unique emphasis on kicks. Hwang Kee, founder of Hwa Soo Do, Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan, and Soo Bahk Do, learned these exercises while he was in China training under…
The turtle, a symbol of great cultural significance in Korea, was designated by Hwang Kee as the symbol of the Pyung Ahn Hyung. Similar to the Chinese reverence for the dragon, turtle sculptures can be found throughout Korea, dating from historical times to the present, prominently featured in gardens and temples. The turtle’s head signifies…
In order to have proper body connection, it is important that each member of the body works together as one harmonious unit. Kwan Jang Nim Hwang often teaches the concept of “chain of command”. The chain of command begins with your mind (general). Your mind, or general, only speaks directly with your huri (waist). Your…
There are 12 essential points of emphasis that must be followed in order to have an effective technique. With a proper understanding and application of all 12 points, your technique will be efficient, effective, and beautiful. They include: Proper Foundation A proper foundation is centered around Ja Seh, roughly translated as Stance. Literally, Ja Seh…
The Yuk Keun Kyung (Yi Jin Jing in Chinese) are a set of ancient Chinese exercises, supposedly created by Pan Wei during the Qing Dynasty. They are similar in purpose and style to the Moo Pahl Dan Kuhm (Ba Duan Jin) exercises familiar to Soo Bahk Do and Tai Chi practitioners worldwide. Kwan Jang…
