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Forms (Hyungs)
Performing with the hands and feet to condition the body is the beginning of the study of the Martial Arts. In actual combat, form does not seem to be obvious as a necessary part of the Martial Arts. Practicing the forms perfects the ability to use one's own natural weapons (Hands & Feet) for self defense.
This is the basic foundation of all Martial Arts. After the basic movements are learned, they are applied to and transformed to Hyungs.
The term "Hyung" means "form". Forms are established, traditional, and clearly defined sets of steps, jumps, blocks and attacks using both the hands and feet, as well as other parts of the body. Each of the forms in our style has unity and purpose.
Basic forms consist of single steps with blocks, or attacks patterned to develop control, rhythm, power speed and agility. As the student progresses in rank, the forms become increasingly complex in the variety of combination and sequence of blocks, attacks jumps, and turns. It can take years to master even the most basic form. Performed correctly, a form is a thing of beauty- an exquisite fusion of the mind and body.
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