Technical Aspects of Hwa Rang Do
Apart from the skills, the following aspects need development
to foster martial spirit and capacity.
The division into these categories is partly for convenience. Some
of the topics (eg, Relaxation) fall under more than one category,
and many are inter-related.
Internal: Breathing;
Relaxation; Poise; Awareness; Concentration; Intention;
Ki.
External: Flexibility; Strength; Stances; Balance; Timing.
Movement: Continuity;
Sensing and Blending; Footwork;
Tools: Um tools - Open Hand, Circular Kicks, ...;
Yang tools - Fists and Straight Kicks.
Mental:
Preparation;
Contemplation; Judgement; Meditation; Storing and Using Ki.
Body Knowledge
Locks, Escapes, Holds;
Ki;
Pressure Points
and Set-Ups.
Spirit: Virtue and Sanity; Partner Work.
Identity - Freedom, Enticement and Control;
Weapons and
Extending Ki.
Once again, comments are appreciated.
Tom Osborn - March 21 1996