| Tang Soo Do | | | | instinctively in very little time. |
| Tang soo do is an extremely popular martial art that | | | | Won Hwa Do |
| evolved from the kicking arts of taekyon and subak. It | | | | Won hwa do is a hybrid art that relies on 360-degree |
| is similar to tae kwon do and maintains its heritage as | | | | rotations to generate power, supporting the key |
| a traditional way of promoting the values of | | | | philosophy that, in nature, there are no straight lines or |
| self-control, respect, and discipline in the pursuit of | | | | angles of attack. Long-term practice, however, |
| self-improvement. Important characteristics that | | | | damages the joints and ligaments. Weapons such as |
| underpin the art include humanity, wisdom, etiquette, | | | | the short stick, knife, and sword are routinely taught, |
| and trust. | | | | with attacks and defends born from "bi son"-the |
| Tang soo do is particularly popular in the US, where it | | | | rhythm used during traditional prayer and dance. The |
| is sometimes advertised under the name of karate or | | | | circular attacking motions of the art belong to the |
| Korean karate. Chuck Norris is probably its most | | | | same tradition as those used for massaging injuries. |
| well-known practitioner in the West. He is the six-time | | | | Hankido |
| undefeated world professional middleweight karate | | | | Hankido is a hybrid martial art that incorporates |
| champion and one-time martial teacher of Steve | | | | aspects of aikido, with kicking and striking techniques, |
| McQueen, Priscilla Presley, and Donny Osmond. | | | | acrobatic flips, and kicks reminiscent of tae kwon do. |
| Han Kum Do | | | | Students develop "ki"-Korean for"qi"-and learn 12 basic |
| Han kum do (HKD) is a sword system in which the | | | | self-defense moves and 24 breathing techniques. |
| basic cutting techniques mimic the Korean script | | | | They also spin and dance to develop coordination, |
| known as "hangul". It follows the fundamental principles | | | | rhythm, timing, and softness. The art's philosophy |
| of multiple strikes on multiple opponents. Developed by | | | | centers on the principles of "circle," "flow," and "heart," |
| Myung Jae Nam, the art came to popular attention | | | | and each has a specific exercise. "Jeon hwan bup" |
| during the third international HKD Games in 1997. | | | | (the circle exercise) teaches circular moves for |
| Hangul, known as the most scientific alphabet in | | | | defense, leverage, and throwing. "Young nyu bup" (the |
| existence, is very easy to learn and has 24 characters | | | | flow exercise) encourages students to see moves as |
| (10 vowels and 14 consonants). Making the sword cuts | | | | a continual interaction between themselves and their |
| on the letters of the alphabet is an ingenious training aid | | | | opponents, promoting an attitude of fearless, relaxed |
| that helps students to memorize the various cuts and | | | | action. "Shim hwa bup" (the rowing exercise) |
| enables them to perform the required movements | | | | encourages the heart to develop a fighting spirit. |