10th Kup - 4 Directional Punching
 
This Hyung lays the foundation of future Hyung to come.  This is the most basic Hyung providing the beginner with understanding and combining the fundamental movements at different orientated angles to develop the coordination and balance of the execution.  The Hyung is divided into two parts of duplicated movements to ensure the equal balance of the body development.  It consists of simple basic attack and defence situations.  Although there is lack of variation of technique, the practitioner is given more opportunity to concentrate on precision skills in execution and good control of power and balance, together with correct breathing.
 

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9th Kup - Chon-Ji Hyung

This is considered to be the first official constructed Hyung after the initial basic Hyung previously.  It has two distinct parts combined symbolising heaven and earth - the creation of the world or the universe - as the word Chon Ji  implies.  The two parts in the Hyung consist of a lower section block and medium punch, and a inner forearm block and medium punch .  These movements are executed in different directions to cover all points of the earth.
 

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8th Kup - Dan-Gun Hyung

Dan Gun was the legendary founder of the kingdom of Korea in the year 2333B.C.   Today on October 3rd is a national holiday to commemorate Dan Gun because of his greatness and significant historical importance in maintaining and protecting the kingdom and its cultural values through the turbulent years of the Silla, Koyon and Lee Dynasties.  This is the  mythical story of the  birth of Dan Gun, the son of Hwan Ung who became a man that came from Heaven and changed a bear to a woman whom he married.
 

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7th Kup - Do-San Hyung  

Chang Ho Ahn (1876 - 1938) known as Do San was the son of a farmer who at the age of 18 years joined the independence movement.  His aim was to promote free choice in education, culture and speech.  These activities, together with gaining back independence were carried out underground during the Yi Dynasty in 1910 when the Japanese Empire ruled.   His outstanding effort came to an end when he was captured by the Japanese and eventually died in prison.  He literally gave his life to the cause and was a proud member of the Korean Independence Movement
 

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6th Kup - Won -Hyo Hyung

During the Silla Dynasty (686 AD) Buddhism was introduced to its people by a prominent monk called Won- Hyo.  He was well known not only for his scholastic achievement but also for a greater accomplishment in helping and taking care of the poor and suffering people.  He felt comfortable amongst the underprivileged people and often sang and danced for them.  He was obviously well received and respected everywhere he went.
 

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5th Kup - Yul - Gok Hyung

During the Yi Dynasty there was a great philosopher and scholar called master Yi I (1536 - 1584 AD).  Known to many as Yul Gok he was dubbed the “Confucius of Korea”.  Yul Gok’s exceptional intelligence was well served in many governmental postings and on retirement he constantly advised on various social and governmental affairs.  The diagrammatic representation of the Hyung and the number of movements represents his birth place and him being an outstanding scholar.
 

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4th Kup - Joong-Gun   Hyung 

(1879 - 1910)  Nothing demonstrates true patriotism more than to die for one’s country.  This was exactly what Ah Joong Gun did.   He sacrificed his life by assassinating an important Japanese governor- General in Korea during the Japanese occupation. - Hirobumi Ito on the 26th October at the Halbin railroad station.  Joon-Gun was captured and executed at the age of 32 which now represents the number of movements in the Hyung.
 

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3rd Kup - Toi-Gye Hyung

Yi Hwang (15-1 - 1707) was known as Toi-Gye, a brilliant scholar specialising in Confucianism (Joo Jo Hak)  Toi Gye’s own interpretation of Confucius (Toi Gye Hak) is well recognised both in the eastern and western worlds.  His great authority on intellectual theories has earned him many disciples through the Do San Learning Institute founded by himself.  The 37 movements in the Hyung represent his birthplace on the 37° latitude.
 

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2nd Kup - Hwa-Rang Hyung

Hwa Rang  youth were famous for their great fighting skills and impervious spirit.  Without them the three kingdoms of Korea would not have been unified. During the Silla Dynasty (1350 years ago) a group of youth sprang up with high moral and patriotic ideas and devoted to strict discipline and unparalleled training skills - bodies and spirits - calling themselves Hwa Rang Do.  Membership to this organisation was most selective, the young candidates must prove to be men of character, virtue and conscience; and should be educated and of noble birth. Today the Hwa Rang spirit lives on-used as the motto for youth.
 

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1st Kup -  Choong-Moo Hyung

Admiral Yi Sun-Sin known as Choong Moo was noted for his invention of the armoured battleship - Kobukson (the turtle boat) during the Yi Dynasty.  In 1592 when war broke out between the Japanese Empire and the Yi Dynasty, Admiral Yi lead his Kobukson to victory and reigned supreme over the sea for several years.  Unfortunately he was sentenced to death after being found guilty of plotting against another commanding officer, then later pardoned by the king.  Admiral Yi died at the age of 54 during another sea battle against the Japanese.  Today he is still admired in Korea as a true protector of his country.
 

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1st Dan - Gwang-Gae   Hyung

Gwang-Gae-T’o Wang was the 19th king of the Koguryo Dynasty.  Being young and ambitious and believing in expansionism, his success in conquering near-by land holdings increased the size of his empire.  The most outstanding achievement was the regaining of lost territories from Manchuria.  He reigned for 39 years as represented by the 39 movements in the Hyung.
 

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