SOAR Training: Hyungs

Hyungs (Forms or patterns) are as basic and as complicated as you make them. Studying the Hyungs allows us to gain deep insight into the intricacies and creative application of various techniques within Tang Soo Do. These obviously include punching and kicking, but Hyungs also include throws, joint locks and breaks, grappling, and dynamic dodges. Let’s begin to explore these together. 

From the Hyungs, we also learn kinesthetic awareness (how long our arms and legs are). We learn how to move our body weight and where our center of gravity is located. The goal this week is to move as smoothly as possible (Hint: keep your knees “soft” and your head on the same horizontal plane – avoid bouncing). From the Hyungs, we also learn patience, diligence, and dedication. 

We will begin with the Saju Jirugi (four-directional punch), Saju Mahk Ki (four-direction block), and the Sae Kye Hyungs (World Forms).