Passai — The Cobra

Stillness embodies motion; motion, stillness.

That line is taken from the Song of the Sip Sam Seh, and to me it encompasses the essence of the Passai hyung — that in stillness we find the source of motion, and in motion, the need for stillness.

The meaning and history of Kong Sang Koon Hyung

Kong Sang Koon Hyung will be discussed, looking at its history, meaning and the names used in various martial arts around the world.

The history of Jin Do

Jin Do or Chintō (In Shotokan, Gankaku 岩鶴, meaning ‘rock crane’) is an advanced kata practiced in many styles of Karate.

The meaning, history and characteristics of Yuk Ro Sam Dan (Pol Wol) Hyung

The meaning, history and characteristics of Pol Wol will be discussed, including some of the thoughts that I have on this Hyung.

Background of Chil Sung Hyung

The Chil Sung (七 星) Hyung are the prime picture of the art of Soo Bahk Do™ Moo Duk Kwan™. Created in 1952 by Hwang Kee, Chang Shi Ja (CSJ), Chil Sung Hyung are the hallmark of the art of Soo Bahk Do™. They embody the knowledge Hwang Kee, CSJ acquired from decades of training and study. This essay will discuss the history, meaning, and character of the Chil Sung Hyung.

Read the full article by Brian Corrales Sa Bom Nim on Wasatch Martial Arts blog.

Pyung Ahn Hyung

The Pyung Ahn Hyungs originated in China and exemplify the southern regional style (Nam-Pa). They were created by a Chinese military leader named Jeh Nam (Ztu – Nan) and were once known as the Jeh Nam Hyungs till late 1800.

Read the full article by D.K. Jang Sa Bom Nim on Wasatch Martial Arts blog.