SOAR Training: Hyungs

We will begin this week with the ever-important Hyung. Hyungs 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. The hyung is a living, breathing textbook of martial arts knowledge. Let’s begin to explore these concepts 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). 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 Se Kye Hyung Il /Ee /Sam Bu. Then we will practice some line drills followed by a few partner drills.