United Kingdom Tang Soo (Soo Bahk) Do Federation - Moo Duk Kwan

Kee Cho Hyung

Kee Cho Hyung is structured so that beginners can practise basic techniques as a coherent linked exercise.

Pyung Ahn Hyung

Pyung Ahn Hyung was originally called Je Nam Hyung. It was devised approximately 130 years ago separating Je Nam Hyung into five components. Pyung Ahn Hyung symbolises the Turtle.

Ba Sa Hee Hyung

Ba Sa Hee Hyung was devised approximately 450 years ago. It is based on the art of boxing and has undergone many changes while evolving into its present form. It was practised by the Buddhist monks at the So Lim Sa temple situated in the Ha Nam region of China, and consists of carefully selecte moves from the So Lim Sa techniques, which are executed with the effective use of force and speed. The name of the originator is not known. Ba Sa Hee Hyung symbolises the Cobra.

Chil Sung Hyung

The Chil Sung (seven stars of the Plough) Hyung was devised by Grand Master Hwang Kee in the latter half of the 1980s. It is so called because Grand Master Hwang Kee's mother was said to have dreamt about the seven stars of the Plough prior to conceiving Hwang Kee. It contains a large number of moves, many of which are found only within this Hyung. Chil Sung Hyung symbolises the stars.

Naihanji Hyung

The Naihanji Hyung was devised 950 years ago, during the era of the Song Dynasty, by the founder of the Kang Woo Ryu school of martial arts. It is characterised by a horse riding posture in all movements, with both feet placed toe-in. Naihanji Hyung symbolises the Horse.

Ship Soo (Jin Thwe) Hyung

Also known as Jit Dae, this Hyung originates from the Ha Book region of China. The originator is unknown. It is characterised by having only a small number of moves, practised in a slow dignified manner with concentrated power. Ship Soo Hyung is particularly suitable for people with a large physique, or holders of the 4th or 5th Dan, and symbolises the Bear.

Jin Do hyung

Jin Do Hyung was originally known as Jin Dwe and was developed in the Ha Nam region of China about 300 years ago. The originator is unknown. It belongs to the So Lim school of martial arts, and consists of many technically demanding and rapid movements. Jin Do Hyung symbolises the Crane.

Kong San Goon Hyung

This Hyung was devised by Ggung and SSang Gween who lived in the Ha Nam region of China, and contains many fascinating, varied and effective movements. The movements portray the repelling of enemies attacking from four directions. It is regarded by many as the Hyung of all Hyungs and symbolises the Eagle.

Ro Hai Hyung

Ro Hai Hyung belongs to the So Lim school of martial arts. Its originator is unknown.

Basic Hand Techniques Hand techniques involve amongst others, a variety of fist and knife hand techniques. Each one has a correct form and application, and are used in blocking and attacking.	Basic Foot/Kicking Techniques Like hand techniques, foot techniques also have form and technique. Tang Soo Do places much emphasis on foot techniques and flexibility. They are also used for both blocking and attacking.
Stances There are many stances within Tang Soo Do, from the basic 'ready stance' through to those requiring more balance, such as the 'one knee' stance or 'crane' stance.	Patterns/Forms Tang Soo Do forms are derived from many sources over hundreds of years. They show application of all the fundamental techniques in a variety of applications.