Each belt level has a different curriculum of basics, techniques, long form, and certain belts also have joint manipulations and weapon training. Basics are short combinations of punches, kicks, and blocks that introduce new material to the student. Techniques are defensive fighting techniques, practiced with a partner. Joint manipulations are defensive and practiced with a partner as well. Long forms are a long combination of punches, kicks, and blocks that demonstrate fluidity of motion and memory.
Grappling is combat on the ground, comparative to wrestling, practiced with a partner.
The final part of class is saying the Hwa Rang Do Meng Sae . The code of ethics is very important to Hwa Rang Do , and distinguishes it from some other martial arts. Some commands, terms, the Meng Sae, and the thank you are spoken in Korean, but the instructors understand that it will take time to pick up the phrases and are patient. Instructors and advanced students are always willing to answer questions and help newer students. Soo Do , please ask us.