Forms (Hyungs)

Tang Soo Do is an art of self-defense, first and foremost.  Hyungs are taught after the students have thoroughly been taught the proper technique in a self-defensive manner.  Those moves are taught then executed in what is called drill.  Drill is the part of class where we move on a repetitive count that the instructor calls out during class which is often referred to as a Ki-Hap.  We go back and forth concentrating on discipline and concentration during the execution of the technique.  After the technique is understood we then demonstrate and explain the Hyung in full detail.  Hyungs are a method of exercising the mind while developing hand, eye and foot coordination.  Balance and endurance are also attributes to the beauty of Hyungs.  Hyungs are often described as a form of sparring exercise imaging that you are in fierce competition with an attacked looking to harm you.

As the student advances in rank, the Forms become increasingly complex and yet each is unique having its own unity and purpose. If a Form is to be properly done, each technique must have crisp power, speed, rhythm, precision and breath control. Proficiency in Hyungs will require intense concentration and maximum physical effort. Students should master each Form before moving to the next. The practitioner who moves too fast and over reaches himself does a disservice to both himself and the art.

 

Form 1 – Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu

Form 2 -  Ki Cho Hyung E Bu

Form 3 – Ki Cho Hyung Sam Bu

Form 4 – Sam Sang Hyung Il Bu

Form 5 – Sam Sang Hyung E Bu

Form 6 – Sam Sang Hyung Sam Bu

Form 7 – Pyung Ahn Cho Dan

Form 8 – Pyung Ahn E Dan

From 9 – Pyung Ahn Sam Dan

Form 10 – Pyung Ahn Sah Dan

Form 11 – Pyung Ahn Oh Dan

Form 12 – Bassai

Form 13 – Naihanchi Cho Dan

Form 14 – Sip Soo

Form 15 – Naihanchi E Dan

Form 16 – Naihanchi Sam Dan