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… Continue Reading “SOAR Training: Hyungs”
This week’s focus will be on Ho Sin Sul – Self-defense one-steps – and on Concentration. Be prepared to spend some time practicing your forms. Please review and practice according to your required study sheets. Concentration (Chung Shin Tong Il): the ability to focus mental effortWhen… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Ho Sin Sul”
We will spend time on foundational techniques and move to applications as time permits. Stances: 자세 (Jah Se) Our three basic action stances are Front Stance (Chun Gul Jah Se), Horseriding Stance (Ki Ma Jah Se), and Fighting Stance (Hu Gul Jah Se). From… Continue Reading “SOAR Training: Jok Ki (족기) Basics”
It’s time to begin another week. This week, I want you to focus on your hand techniques. Here is a link to your study sheets and the belt progression order. When you load your strikes or blocks, be sure you are fully loading everything.… Continue Reading “SOAR TRAINING: SOO KI (HANDS)”
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… Continue Reading “SOAR Training: Hyungs”