Chayon-Ryu includes all the aforementioned arts. These forms are a series of specified movements, much as a dance recital would contain. Many of these chuan-fa forms, and advanced karate forms, have been lost in time. Due to our heritage, and my continual training, Chayon-Ryu is one of the few systems to preserve the traditional forms as designed and practiced by the original Grandmasters. Modern taekwondo places heavy reliance on tournament fighting, to the extent it is now an Olympic sport.
Some people see tournaments as the pinnacle of martial arts ability.
However, while sparring has always been part of training, it is not the most important part. Martial art training is not about trophies and medals for the physically gifted or aggressive. Sparring should benefit both participants, not result in winners and losers. In Chayon-Ryu, sparring is intended to help individuals develop their martial art skills, without the threat or intimidation of being injured. There is no emphasis on tournaments and sport competitions.