http://blog.wasatchmartialarts.com Philosophy in Action Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:45:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've copied a very old tape that explains the philosophy of hyung (forms) for Tang Soo Do (Soo Bahk Do) Moo Duk Kwan.  Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang demonstrates some advanced, traditional forms such as Wang Shu along with what appears to be self-designed sparring combinations.  I hope you enjoy ... http://blog.wasatchmartialarts.com/the-moo-duk-kwans-philosophy-of-hyung/182 This is part 2 of 12, explaining the 12 Propers of Technique. Click here for the previous post. In order to have proper body connection, it is important that each member of the body works together as one harmonious unit.  Kwan Jang Nim Hwang often teaches the concept of "chain ... http://blog.wasatchmartialarts.com/proper-body-connection/177 For Christmas, I received a VHS to DVD converter. For years, I've had a very old video with footage of Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee explaining his Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan system. It's probably the 10th copy of a copy and the quality is quite poor. ... http://blog.wasatchmartialarts.com/kwan-jang-nim-hwang-kee/175 There are 12 essential points of emphasis that must be followed in order to have an effective technique.  With a proper understanding and application of all 12 points, your technique will be efficient, effective, and beautiful.  They include: Proper Foundation Proper Body Connection Proper Shi Sun—Mental and Physical Focus and Intent. Proper Choong Shim—Proper ... http://blog.wasatchmartialarts.com/12-propers-of-effective-technique/160 Eli, my son, just barely turned 3.  Before he could even walk, I remember teaching him how to balance on against a chair executing a front and side kick into my palm.  He watches me teach and often practices his hyung when I'm supposedly not looking.  Soo Bahk Do being ... http://blog.wasatchmartialarts.com/elis-soo-bahk-do-training/151 Recently, the US Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation issued a new Gup/Dan manual for all of our members.  All current and active members of the federation are eligible to receive a free manual.  You will find that the testing requirements for Cho Dan (1st degree black belt equivalent) ... http://blog.wasatchmartialarts.com/new-testing-requirements/147 Um Yang Philosophy Throughout all of history, man has tried to understand the workings of the universe and his relationship with both Heaven and Earth.  In ancient Korea, the traditional Um/Yang symbol had three distinct sections: heaven, earth and human.  These people deduced that whenever two forces opposed one another one ... http://blog.wasatchmartialarts.com/the-13-influences-of-the-martial-arts/140 Thanks to Master Daniel Segarra, former member of the US Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation and the current founder of his own art--Moo Sa Do Kwan--for posting these priceless videos of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan.  The first one is Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang himself sparring.  ... http://blog.wasatchmartialarts.com/old-moo-duk-kwan-videos/139 Below are some of the highlights from Mr. Murray's Kyo Sa Examination.  You can also view pictures on Flickr.  Mr. Peter Murray tested during the 123rd Dan Classing Championships which was held in Salt Lake City, Utah.  We are all very proud of his performance.  Soo Bahk! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WoFW7TMrk8] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h0r5oqTTI0] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdxkwkmHueA] http://blog.wasatchmartialarts.com/congratulations-mr-murray/138 By: Libby Hunt                                     Yong Gi is the Korean way of saying courage. Yong Gi means a lot. It means standing up for yourself and your friends, not running away from your fears, holding that pose until your arms and legs sting with pain. That is Yong Gi!   I ... http://blog.wasatchmartialarts.com/yong-gi/137