Hi. I am a TKD black belt who has recently begun to learn what I believe are Hwrang 1 & 2. I believe these forms originate from Tang Soo Do. I am trying to find out more about them but I can't seem to find any information on line and before I lay out any more money on tapes that don't feature what I am looking for - I wonder if anyone is or has practiced these forms and can direct me further.
I can give you a brief description of the motions I have learned so far and hopefully that will give you a clearer idea of what it is I am looking for.
Our joombe begins in front stance, facing forward with a slow double palm block, left hand pushing forward, mid section, right hand blocking down, low section.
The first motion is a quick finger strike with the back of the left hand followed with a quick high punch, right hand. You leave your right arm extended to support your left hand which pulls back and goes forward quickly for a mid section punch. The final motion is to pull both hands back to your right hip, then execute a double front punch, left hand back fist, right hand, straight punch.
The second part of the form begins with the same joombe but then you place your left and right hand to your left hip, swinging your arms outward, to the right side as you execute a right front kick. You quickly execute a fake left hand outer block, then immediately bring that hand back to a palm block which will support your right hand which then executes a right straight punch. As you turn to the back, your left hand quickly executes a left high block as you kneel down on your right leg, right hand punch right with a knuckle punch. As you stand up, you perform the same motions you did in the beginning, chambering to your left hip, then over to your right and front kick and finally end up facing forward once again.
Thanks for any help or direction anyone can give me!
Pamela
I can give you a brief description of the motions I have learned so far and hopefully that will give you a clearer idea of what it is I am looking for.
Our joombe begins in front stance, facing forward with a slow double palm block, left hand pushing forward, mid section, right hand blocking down, low section.
The first motion is a quick finger strike with the back of the left hand followed with a quick high punch, right hand. You leave your right arm extended to support your left hand which pulls back and goes forward quickly for a mid section punch. The final motion is to pull both hands back to your right hip, then execute a double front punch, left hand back fist, right hand, straight punch.
The second part of the form begins with the same joombe but then you place your left and right hand to your left hip, swinging your arms outward, to the right side as you execute a right front kick. You quickly execute a fake left hand outer block, then immediately bring that hand back to a palm block which will support your right hand which then executes a right straight punch. As you turn to the back, your left hand quickly executes a left high block as you kneel down on your right leg, right hand punch right with a knuckle punch. As you stand up, you perform the same motions you did in the beginning, chambering to your left hip, then over to your right and front kick and finally end up facing forward once again.
Thanks for any help or direction anyone can give me!
Pamela