DAN HYUNG (Black Belt Forms)
Ancient people had a deep interest in the development of forms as well 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.'
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'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.'
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Jin Dolearn more
Jin Do or Chintō (In Shotokan, Gankaku (岩鶴) rock crane)) is an advanced kata practiced in many styles of Karate. According to the late Grandmaster Hwang Kee, Jin Do Hyung is derived from the thirteen basic poses or positions in the martial arts (Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Vol 2). These are known as Sip Sam Se, which consists from Pal Kye, or eight positions indicating direction, and O-Heng, or five actions of movement oriented positions. The O-Heng was further divided into Neh Ja, which is oriented toward mental discipline, and Weh Ja. Weh Ja consists of Jìn, Toe, Ko, Ban and Jung. Neh Ja consists of the mental disciplines of Jom, Yeon, Jom, Soo and Boon Ju Hang. Jin Do comes from Weh Ja’s Jìn(進) and Toe(退), meaning advance and retreat, which are the characteristic movements of this form. The movements are active and light as well as irregular. There are many crane stances similar to those in Lo Hai Hyung. Jin Do’s creator is unknown, although it is believed to have been created in Ha Nam, the southern area of China, about 200 to 300 years ago. It belongs to the So Lim school of martial arts, and consists of many technically demanding and rapid movements. The kata is very dynamic, employing a diverse number of stances (including the uncommon crane stance), unusual strikes of rapidly varying height, and a rare one-footed pivot. Jin Do Hyung symbolises the Crane. According to Okinawan legend, it is named after a Chinese sailor, sometimes referred to as Annan, whose ship crashed on the Okinawan coast. To survive, Chintō stole from the crops of the local people. Matsumura Sōkon, a Karate master and chief bodyguard to the Okinawan king, was sent to defeat Chintō. In the ensuing fight, however, Matsumura found himself equally matched by the stranger, and consequently sought to learn his techniques. When Gichin Funakoshi brought Karate to Japan, he renamed Chintō (meaning approximately "fighter to the east") to Gankaku (meaning "crane on a rock"), possibly to avoid anti-Chinese sentiment of the time. He also modified the actual pattern of movement, or embusen, to a more linear layout, similar to the other Shotokan kata. It is often said that Chintō should be performed while facing eastwards. |
Nai Han Ji Ee Danlearn more
Although the exact origin of this series is unknown, the forms are thought to have originated in the Ha Buk region of Northern China during the Song Dynasty (circa 1100). The form comes from the Kang Yu Ryu (hard and soft style) system. In modert times it is also know as Tekki (Iron Horse) named by Okinowan master Gichin Funakoshi in reference to his old teacher, Itosu, and the form's power. |
Jin Do (Bonus)learn more
In this clip students explore applications of the movements in the first half of Jin Do Hyung. |