How to Do Basic Form in Tang Soo Do (Karate)

Last Updated: March 4, 2021

If you practice Tang Soo Do Karate, this is your first form called Keecho Hyung Il Bu. Each step is performed in the front stance and each punch is a middle punch(as if to the stomach).

Steps

1
Make sure your hips and shoulders are square throughout the form in your front stance and toes of both feet are pointed forward to protect the knees from twisting injuries. Your back should be straight. No leaning forward or backwards.
2
From Jun Bi(Ready Stance - Feet shoulder width apart, hands in fists in front of you about waist high) turn 90 degrees to the left and execute a left hand low block(also known as down block) in front stance

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3
Step Forward with your right foot and Right hand Middle Punch in front stance with left hand chambered
4
turn 180 degrees to the right into Right Hand low block in front stance
5
Step Forward with your left foot and Left hand Middle Punch in front stance
6
Turn 90 degrees to the left into Left hand low block in front stance
7
Step Forward with your right foot and Right hand Middle Punch in front stance
8
Step Forward with your left foot and Left hand Middle Punch in front stance
9
Step Forward with your right foot and Right hand Middle Punch in front stance with loud ki hap - ki hap is used to tighten your stomach muscles and also to scare your opponent
10
turn 270 degrees and repeat steps 1 - 8
11
turn 270 degrees and repeat steps 1 - 4
12
Retreat your left foot to Jun Bi, so you are facing in the same direction you began, come to attention(feet together, hands at sides), bow, and return to Jun Bi.

Community Q&A

Question

How can I get a sparring partner since I left the karate school?

Community Answer

You could advertise for a partner online or put a flyer on a message board, or maybe you could just grab another friend and do it with him or her.

Warnings

This is meant to supplement instruction by an actual school or for informational purposes. It is in no way, shape or form a replacement for training at a school of martial arts by a trained practitioner of martial arts. Consult your physician before beginning any physical training regimen.

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