Hyungs
Hyungs or forms are as important to a martial art and the kicks and punches themselves. Every student will learn a hyung for each belt they earn. The hyungs showcase both the students mental ability to memorize the pattern of moves as well as their physical ability to perfect the moves and stances. Along with each hyung there is also a definition that the students must learn that teach them a little about the hyungs history.
In total there are 24 hyungs to represent the 24 hours of the day. By the time a student reaches their black belt they will only have learned eleven of them.
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Chon-Ji – (chon-gee) – 19 movements Literally means, “Heaven and Earth”. It is, in the orient, interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consist of two similar parts; one to represent the Heavens and the other the Earth. …
19 movements Definition – White through 2nd Blue Heaven and Earth Definition – 1st Brown and Up Literally means, “Heaven and Earth”. It is, in the orient, interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore, it is the initial pattern played by the beginner. This pattern consist of two similar …
21 movements Named after the holy Dan-Gun legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 BC. Start on the intersection of ABCD facing D in a parallel ready stance. Turn 90° to your left moving only your left leg and form a left back stance toward B while executing a knife hand guarding block. Step …
24 movements The pseudonym of the patriot An Chan Ho, who devoted his entire life to the furthering of the education of Korea and its independence movement. Start on the intersection of ABCD facing D in a parallel ready stance. Turn 90° to your left, pivoting on your right foot, to make a left forward …
28 movements The noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in 686 AD. Start on the intersection of ABCD facing D in closed ready stance 1. Turn 90° to your left, pivoting on your right foot, to make a left back stance toward B and execute a twin outter forearm block. Reach out …
38 movements The great philosopher and scholar Yi I (1536 – 1584), nicknamed the Confucius of Korea. The 38 movements represent his birthplace on the 38º line of latitude and the diagram plus over minus represents scholar. Start on the intersection of ABCD facing D in a parallel ready stance. Slide your left leg across …
