Gup Hyung (Color Belt Forms) | ||
(click a link to see a description of each form listed below) | ||
Hyung (Forms) | ||
Ancient people had a deep interest in the development of forms as weel as a profound understanding of them. The following is a translation of what is found in the text, Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji, author unknown, of the 17th century: | ||
'Performing with hands and feet and conditioning of the body is the beginning of the study of the art of Tang Soo Do. In actual combat, form does not seem in an obvious way to be a necessary part of the martial arts. However, practicing forms perfects the ability to perform hand and foot techniques freely. This is fundamental to making the best use of one's body at all times.' | ||
White / Gold Belt | ||
Ki Cho Hyung Il Bo | Basic Form #1 | |
Ki Cho Hyung Ee Bo | Basic Form #2 | |
Ki Cho Hyung Sam Bo | Basic Form #3 | |
Orange Belt | ||
Pyung Ahn Cho Dan | Peaceful Confidence #1 | |
Chil Sung Ee Rho | Seven Star #2 | |
Pyung Ahn Ee Dan | Peaceful Confidence #2 | |
Green Belt | ||
Pyung Ahn Sam Dan | Peaceful Confidence #3 | |
Pyung Ahn Sa Dan | Peaceful Confidence #4 | |
Pyung Ahn O Dan | Peaceful Confidence #5 | |
Red Belt | ||
Bassai Sho | Storming the Castle (minor) | |
Bassai Dai | Storming the Castle (major) | |
Chil Sung Il Rho | Seven Star #1 | |
Nai Han Ji Cho Dan | Inward Step Advance #1 | |
Chil Sung Sam Rho | Seven Star #3 | |