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t appears to be just a simple palm-thrust technique against the opponent. However, it is a palm strike enhanced with Ki and its effect is powerful enough to leave a silhouette of the user's palm on the opponent while sending him several meters backwards. Even strong martial artists, like Ha-Ill Gang have lost conciousness and couldn't move properly for several hours.is taught by the Black Heaven & Earth School. It is the ultimate power distribution technique, coveted by all the Murim. It is the only technique strong enough to deal with the amount of Ki let off by the One Moon Divine Dan

This technique is the reason for Un-Wol's exile. After mastering the technique, he was brought before the Martial arts alliance chiefs to demonstrate its final stage. After starting the demonstration Un-Wol unintentionally entered the Black Origin Threshold and blacked out. Upon waking up, Un-Wol discovered that he had slaughtered all the Munju in the room with no visible damage to himself.

## OverviewEdit

### AdvantagesEdit

The specifics of the technique have yet to be explained in detail, but it is implied that the technique allows the user to become stronger than they would be without it. Some possible explanations of its use may be seen when Shi-Woon is training under Chun-Woo when the latter explains that Ki exercises will bring basic skills such as speed and strength up to a new standard.

### DisadvantagesEdit

Despite its advantages, it is extremely difficult to use. The pure state of Black Origin Threshold can be accessed at any given time by the practitioner but there are cases when this cannot be controlled. Extreme negative emotions, such as anger, can spontaneously drive the user in the pure state. In addition, it seems that the longer the Black Heaven and Earth Technique remains active the closest the user gets to the Black Origin Threshold. This is shown as a natural reaction of the body due to exhaustion of Ki reserves.[2]

### ActivationEdit

While the activation of the technique is yet to be explained. Chun-Woo said in one of the video he left for Shi-Woon that the first thing to be done was to gather Ki and he was shown doing it by taking a deep breath.

## TechniquesEdit

### Black Origin ThresholdEdit

*Main article: Black Origin Threshold*

It is the purest form of the Black Heaven & Earth technique. The Black Origin Threshold causes the natural flow of the Ki to flow in reverse and signifies the moment when one surpasses the limits of the consciousness and the subconsciousness, the enemy & the self, and becomes the purest "Mu" (Fighting Spirit). Black Origin Threshold is the essence of the Black Heaven & Earth technique, but at the same time, it is the greatest fault. Those who have attained the threshold in the past were all swallowed up by animal-like emotions, and lost their sense of the self [3]. Learning to control it is the greatest goal of any practitioner of the Black Heaven and Earth Technique.

Black Origin Threshold is a state that represents the purest form of the the Black Heaven and Earth Technique.

This greatest of the Ki Circulation techniques was taught by Un-Wol to Chun-Woo Han who then passed it on to Shi-Woon Yi. It is envied and coveted by many masters and elites, most notably the former alliance chief.

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Overview

Characteristics

Rage

Internal Dialouge

Loss of Self

Seemingly Limitless Ki and Stamina

Disregard for Pain and Injury

Formless Martial Arts and Power

Dark Intimidating Aura

Variations

Pseudo State

Semi-Cognition State

Known Users

Trivia

Gallery

Chun-Woo Han

Shi-Woon Yi

References

OverviewEdit

The Black Origin Threshold causes the natural flow of the Ki to flow in reverse and signifies the moment when one surpasses the limits of the consciousness and the subconsciousness, the enemy & the self, and becomes the purest "Mu" (Fighting Spirit), but this is also its greatest weakness.[1] Despite being the ultimate Ki circulation technique, Black Origin Threshold is also considered to be The Murim worst demon art.[2]

CharacteristicsEdit

RageEdit

Those who attain the threshold are all swallowed up by animal-like emotions, mainly rage, and lose their sense of self.[3]All known users have been unable to distinguish between friends and enemies, attacking anyone who approaches them. When Un-Wol showed this technique to the MAA Munjus he slaughtered all of them for no reason.[4]

Internal DialougeEdit

Both Goomoonryong and Shi-Woon have exhibited strange discussions in their minds while in the Black Origin Threshold State. They seem to be aware of their actions but unable to properly comprehend the situations they are in. Chun-Woo speaks on his inability to control the technique[5] and Shi-Woon exhibits denial of a tragedy.[6]

Loss of SelfEdit

While in this state the conscious and subconscious minds seem to switch. While the subconscious mind is in control and consumed with rage, the conscious mind is left to observe what is going on leading to the users to contemplate the situation they are in.

Seemingly Limitless Ki and StaminaEdit

This state also grants the user a seemingly limitless amount of strength and stamina. Using this state Chun-Woo fought and even killed several masters after being exhausted and shot twice. Shi-Woon, still recovering from his broken Ki-Center, managed to fight with two real master level fighters defeating one and fighting the other to a stand still.

Disregard for Pain and InjuryEdit

The Black Origin Threshold also allows the user to ignore all pain and injuries. Users have been shown to keep fighting when anyone else would have died several times over. Shi-Woon sustained a wound that tore open his side and maimed his left arm but still continued fighting.

Formless Martial Arts and PowerEdit

Perhaps the strangest trait of the Black Origin Threshold is that while in this state the users' fighting style becomes animalistic. It loses all martial form and focuses solely on destruction and power. Despite some looking down on this lack of form, it has been shown to be very effective with Shi-Woon effortlessly defeating the Western White Star and Chun-Woo defeating several high level Murim including three of the Heavenly Way School's Five Protectors and So-Chun Hyuk.

Dark Intimidating AuraEdit

While those who practice the style are seen with such aura, entering the Black Origin Threshold take this to the extreme. Chun-Woo caused almost everyone who saw him to tremble in fear when he entered it after the death of Shi-Ho and Shi-Woon caused the S.U.C who were surrounding him not to even try to attack him and freeze in their place after defeating those who attacked when he used it for the first time.

“ This form . . . This state . . . Is this what sanseugnim wanted all along!? ”

— Shi-Woon Yi seeing his master in Black Origin Threshold

VariationsEdit

Pseudo StateEdit

Interestingly, while rescuing Sera, Shi-Woon seemed to have entered into a pseudo-Black Origin Threshold. He exhibited the trademark limitless Ki and disregard for pain but retained his reasoning skills and focused on attacking the enemy and protecting his allies from harm. Although he never lost control there were several points when he showed the animalistic tendencies. After its use, Hyun Won-Jae commented that his pulse was beating at an unreal pace and wondered how a human could live in such a state at all. Upon activation of the technique, however, Shi-Woon was shown to feel extreme pain and needed to crush his head on the wall so that he can remain conscious. Hence, it seems that this state is not the Black Origin Threshold but a manifestation of it and that this state was the result of the artificially activated Ki inside Shi-Woon by Seung-Jae Bae's Spirit Medicine, the Ma-Hwan Dan.[7]

Semi-Cognition StateEdit

When Shi-Woon entered this state and engaged Ryuji at the Nine Dragons High School Ryuji commented that it was not the Black Origin Threshold that he knew. This was prompted by Shi-Woon seeming to observe and copy his fighting style. This is contrary to most everything else known about this state where the user is consumed with animilistic rage and at best seeks a singular individual to kill as opposed to anyone. It doesn't make sense that Shi-Woon would be doing such high level thinking as analyzing and copying a technique. This may be what was hinted at the first part of the series when Chun-Woo commented that he had failed to master the technique [8]. Shi-Woon's consciousnesses is later shown active in the state of the Outer Body Training Method and, given the explanation provided by Yae-Won master about the learning capabilities of the technique, it appears that the technique is the reason why Shi-Woon was able to interact as he did [9]. Also, while in this state the conscious was remembering events of the past and subconscious was not able to distinguish between the past and the present as shown after seeing the Chaotic Heavens Destruction Strike Shi-Woon believed that he is training with his master and even asked if it was his turn.

* Before he even know about the existance of the Black Origin Threshold that caused him to keep attacking without backing down Shi-Woon always kept fighting without giving up or backing down.

Chaotic Heavens Destruction Strike (Hon Cheon Meol Gyuk): It is the most powerful technique from the Black Heaven & Earth School.

DescriptionEdit

As the strongest technique of arguably the strongest school in the entire Murim it is no surprise that it is both powerful and complicated. According to, Chun-Woo Han this technique is quite difficult. It combined all the teachings of the Black Heaven & Earth School.

UsageEdit

There are three main steps in starting this technique. Not all of them are understood but here is the basic outline from Chun-Woo Han.

Gather the three different Ki flows and focus them into one area.

Take 3 steps back. This movement is due to it belonging to the Rising Fist Arts and provides a chance to execute an Iron Kick. They were explained as 3 " steps" with a unique pattern, probably related to the Black Heaven and Earth School's movement teachings.

Finally, begin executing the strike by entering the 12 Red Heavens Paths. At this point the user assumes a posture with their back turned toward their opponent and fists touching near the bellybutton. From this point on the user must factor the technique into the situation they are in and use it accordingly.

The next step is not elaborated on in Chun-Woo Han's explanation but it seems that after gathering, focusing, and preparing their Ki the user instantaneously leaps forward (by likely using a Walking Technique such as Jin) and brings their right fist forward while turning their torso to maximize the blows power.

Its strength is such that it creates a small shock wave upon impacting with its target and managed to tear open the side of a Black Origin Threshold user as well as maim one of his arms. [1]

VariationsEdit

While the inner(Ki) portion of this technique is clearly defined and specific, the outer(Physical) part is much more suggestive and malleable.  It seems that either arm can be used for the strike.  The action of meeting both fists in the pre-exection pose is unnecessary as shown by Shi-Woon and Chun-Woo using it with only one arm.  As Chun-Woo explained, an Iron Kick can be used but is not necessary.  So far only Shi-Woon has used an Iron Kick.

TriviaEdit

On the cover of the first volume of The Breaker Chun-Woo's pose resembles a very relaxed form of the final step.

According to Ryuji Chaotic Heavens Destruction Strike is easier when the user gather Ki first

Cry of the Phoenix (Bong Hwang Hu) is a sound technique used by Goomoonryong and his disciple, Shi-Woon. It is the only known sound technique so far. This may speak to the difficulty of using them or simply to the small amount of the Murim world we have seen so far in the series

This Martial Arts Style was lost to time due to unknown circumstances in the last 60-70 years based on a living witness of the original users. In recent times it has been resurrected by So-Chun Hyuk, although he insists that his version is simply a copy of a few basic principals and not real mastery of the style. [1]

ExecutionEdit

When the practitioner withdraws the left hand the flow of Ki changes. Hence, in order to use it the practitioner must change the Ki-Flow and use a heavier Ki. The practitioner then punches forward. It is a Ki strike capable of effortlessly breaking a wooden stake in half.[1]

OverviewEdit

The specifics to this technique are never discussed but it seems to be, essentially, a scream loosed with little or no preparation. The mind set of the user could be a condition as Goomoonryong was enraged over Shi-Ho's apparent death when he let it loose and Shi-Woon instinctively used it when he was distraught over Elder Kwon's death. It can be assumed that it requires Ki circulation around the respiratory system. This is shown when both users subconsciously gathered a large amount of Ki towards the area of their lungs before screaming towards the sky to unleash the gathered Ki as an enormous shock wave.

EffectsEdit

When used it sends out a shock wave that is capable of shaking nearby helicopters and shattering glass windows and solid concrete. It also caused many Murim of varied degrees of power, including masters, great discomfort causing many to even cover their ears in pain.

Focus Stomp (Jin-won-gak): Is a stomping technique that, when utilized by a master practitioner, is capable of cutting through flesh, bone, concrete, and stainless steel.

This technique comes from an unknown school and has been used by Chun-Woo Han, Kang-Sung and Shi-Woon. It focuses the three energies to the practitioner's source. The practitioner then focuses that concentrated energy through one's arteries to their feet. The technique can break an opponents bones upon contact with the kick.[1]

VariationsEdit

True Seismic Step Edit

The True Seismic Step is a more focus step in a point of a opponents body point.

Double Focus StompEdit

While fighting in the Koa Tower Chun-Woo used the Focus Stomp with both of his feet at once while standing on an opponents shoulders.  Needless to say it decimated his opponent.  It is unknown if this is a technique that Chun-Woo developed or if it is a further step in the Focus Stomp Technique.

Focus Stomp & Rupture Point StrikeEdit

The Rupture Point Strike is actually the same technique as Focus Stomp. It had the same Kanji in the original. When translating to English however the technique that Shi-Woon Yi utilized was named Rupture Point Strike. This might originate from the large swing Shi-Woon used before performing Focus Stomp to break Cool Guy's hand.

Known UsersEdit

Chun-Woo Han used this technique on Gijoo Song's left hand to desperately escape Gijoo's Strong Metal Binding and to kill the Former Chief of the Martial Arts Alliance.

Kang-Sung demonstrated the technique.[2] He later used it to divert Chun-Woo's attempt on the Former Alliance Chief's life.

Jae-Kyu Kwon perhaps used a similar stomping technique or the same focus stomp when he landed on Ji-Woo Li's convertible car door that tore it off and sent it spiraling towards the edge of a tunnel entrance during their fight a few seconds after landing on it. It's much similar to the way the Former Alliance Chief used the True Seismic Step where Elder Kwon steps on his target and stomp on it after a few seconds.

Shi-Woon Yi uses this technique in conjuncture with an axe kick. When he used it against Yong-Hyun Yan it was not as strong as when performed by Kang-Sung and Chun-Woo Han. However, it was strong enough to break Yong-Hyun's hand even through his special gauntlet.[1] Recently, Shi-Woon used this technique in his fight with Jung Lae Won . While Jung managed to dodge the attack, it seems to have become more powerful as it left an Impact crater about half a meter in diameter and a fourth of a meter deep in the ground. [3]

The Former Alliance Chief used a Black Heaven and Earth version that he states is the true version of the technique to save Shi-Woon from Jae-gal's assassination attempt which also killed the latter and destroyed the concrete ground they were on while on top of his head

The back of the user is turned towards the opponent. A protective large circular distribution of Ki resembling a shield is created and the opponent who comes in contact with the Ki is forcefully sent flying backwards.

Gale Wind Destruction Strike comes of the school of Black Heaven & Earth School.

OverallEdit

It is a Ki-strike with a whirlwind like effect that sends the receiver of this technique flying while whirling around in a spiral pattern. A successful direct attack with this technique is supposed to make the internal organs explode ensuring the death of the target. According to Ryuji it is the strongest Ki-strike. It is one of the techniques that belong to the Black Heaven & Earth School's martial arts.

**Heavenly Exploding Penetration Strike (광천폭시)** is a powerful strike punch that is thrown when circling around the opponent's attack. This technique is so powerful that Jae-Kyu Kwon (a one of the Ten Grand Masters) was unable to block and thus had to dodge though he was in a heavily injured state and had his Ki network ruptured.

### DescriptionEdit

By grabbing hold of one's arm and quickly twisting his body around it, the user has the ability to dislocate it

### ActivateEdit

The user most likely gathers most if not all of their Ki to strengthen and harden their bodies with their skin being a notable case that turns it into a dark color. This darken skin effect is likely due to the heightened circulation of Ki that the user uses to activate this technique.

### AdvantagesEdit

When using this technique the body becomes as hard as "forged steel" and the physical strength is increased dramatically. When Jae-Myung used this technique he was able to punch through reinforced steel and was able to deflect and flip a moving car. The body can withstand physical attacks increasing the user's defence.

### WeaknessEdit

Because the technique hardens the user's muscles, their bodies become rigid and thus their speed decreases making it hard for the user to fight against faster opponents (though those that have great mastery can still move faster than normal such as in the case of Jae-Myung Cho). Although the user's body is as hard as steel, their eyes still remain soft human flesh and can be destroyed if targeted. Also it seems that the enhanced defense of the technique is only effective against blunt attacks and physical blows as despite being as hard as steel, the body it can still be pierced by strong and sharp metallic objects.

The Iron Wall Stance is a fighting stance that centers around the user's two fists.  The two fists represent a spear and shield, respectively.  To use this stance the user stands with their left shoulder facing their target.  He or she then takes a wide stance with their feet about shoulder length apart and crouches slightly into the stance.  From here the user needs to place the left fist straight out at their target's face.  This fist represents the shield.  Their second fist is held low and cocked against the stomach ready to strike.  This second fist represents the spear.

Once the proper stance is assumed the user has to keep their shield fist in the way of their opponents line of sight.  The wide, even stance allows the user to easily pivot and move in response to the opponents moves and keep them blinded.  When the opponent presents an opening the user strikes with their spear fist using the opening caused by their shield fist.

The user relies on a foothold from above to deliver a fast vertical sword strike. Blocking the attack seems extremely hard due to the force behind the blow.

Locked Gate Soul Cutter is a wrist movement technique used by

The Locked Gate Soul Cutter is a unique martial arts technique. It is a restraining art technique that focuses on overwhelming and twisting the opponents attack. By overwhelming and twisting the opponents attack the user is capable of countering any attack and even going as far as cutting whole limbs. If taken to extremes, this art can be considered as the ultimate amputation technique.[1]

### ExecutionEdit

In its execution this technique appears to take the form of a whirlwind surrounding the opponents limb with enough force to rip clothing and cut the limb. If the opponent has good reflexes it is possible to avoid losing the limb if one withdraws fast enough. Even then, there are still signs of a whirlwind on the targets limb.[1]Although this technique seems to have a high level of difficulty it does not have any requirements for its usage. It can be used in any situation or position the user is in although the result might not be the same and the damage on the target might be less.[2]Regardless, this gives a great advantage over offensive techniques that require certain preparation.

A basic technique of the Murim Special Ops that restricts the targets movements. The level of this technique is high enough to restrict even the movements of seasoned pro martial artists.

DescriptionEdit

The target of this technique is the hand the opponent uses to attack. Bending forward sideways, the practitioner grabs the attacking arm of the opponent and jumps upwards through the side of the opponent. The grip is efficient enough to lead to the breaking of the arm with the slight resistance.

Outer Body Training Method (Hyun Hwan Shim Yun Gon) is a technique that allows one to train and practice martial arts in a meditative trance. It has only been shown so far to be practiced by the Artists' Society.

HistoryEdit

This technique was said to have been developed so that women in bondage could practice martial arts as the user can practice techniques and develop reflexes without doing anything but concentrating.

CharacteristicsEdit

The basis of this technique is meditation and as such it looks like just that from the outside. It seems to require a large amount of Ki but if the user has insufficient Ki distribution skills they could use some from another person.

It has been said that it takes around ten years to reach the meditative state where the individual will be able to use it to train. Despite this Shi-Woon Yi managed to reach the final stage of meditation training in just one day. Sera Kang has implied that it took her three years to barely master the Outer Body Training Method, while others couldn't master it even after ten years.[1]

TrainingEdit

Before beginning to use this technique the user takes a posture of meditation or Ki circulation. To use the Outer Body Training Method the user begins by spreading Ki throughout until he or she can feel it pulsing in their Ki channels.  Once the pulsing can be felt the practitioner can enter in the meditating state. From there he creates a mental image of their body composed solely of their Ki creating a spiritual body. It is important to make the image separate from their physical form. At this point the user then needs to bring up memories of past opponents. As the memories surface illusions of the opponent appears and can be fought against for practice, or presumably, any other purpose.

Advantages & DisadvantagesEdit

This training method can be done without physically moving which saves for injuries that can occur in actual sparring. The user does not have to know the full extent of the opponents he meets for them to appear in his memories. The Ki itself remembers the opponent's Ki and strength. This also means that by seeing a technique once the user can see it again as many times as he wishes with this training and even learn it (Abyssal Insight).

However, the opponents that appear in this training method have the same level of strength as they had when the user last encountered them. This means that any increase in strength that these opponents have undergone is not apparent until the user can encounter them again.

While in the meditation state one can increase one's reflexes faster because the nature of this training method, the meditating, focuses and starts from the mind, and can also increase one's control over one's Ki and learn how to use it more efficiently.

Sub-SkillsEdit

Due to the way it works an individual gains abilities that assist in the increase of one's skill:

Abyssal Insight: A skill of the Outer Body Training Method. It allows the user to memorize any technique that he has seen even once, regardless of the martial arts style, and make it his own.[2]

VariationsEdit

Triple Blossom Meditation: A form of the Outer Body Training Method. During its use the user is in a state of mind that causes three flower blossoms to appear on top of his head. With this technique, similar to Outer Body Training Method, the user recreates his/her previous opponents and battles them in order to enhance his/her skills. The deference is that this technique pushes the Ki further in order to help the user surpass his/her limits. In Shi-Woon's case the result was an immense amount of Ki being released that scared Sera Kang, Jin-Ie Kwon and Ha-Ill Gang [3].

**Phantom Kick** is an aerial kick that involves twisting the body while in mid-air to land a powerful kick. This technique can be used as intended or when the opponent has a hold of the user's leg and is either throwing or holding them in place.

that uses the arm as a kind of whip.

OverviewEdit

This is an striking technique taking advantage of the body's rotation and the arm's ability to act as a whip. It seems that beginners of the technique utilizes it while having their arms in a X - cross formation and swing both outward. Though a master like the creator, Elder Kwon, can use it instantaneously by swinging his arm downward like an actual whip. The technique can be used offensively to destroy physical objects in front of user or defensively to repel attacks.

### DescriptionEdit

The Reflective Technique stops the flow of power and redirects them back to the opponent. [1]

### StrengthsEdit

The strength or pattern of the attack does not matter since the technique does not block the attack but reflects the force of it.[1]Thus, this attack can be used towards stronger opponents than the user of this technique.

### WeaknessesEdit

The user must be fast enough to see the attack of the opponent otherwise the user will be caught off guard. Use of Walking Techniques like Hwan are ideal to help the attacker confuse the user of this technique. Also, in order to use the technique properly the user needs ground as foothold otherwise the user is unable to reflect the full force of the attack and suffers some of the damage

Soul-Crushing Strike (쇄혼권; Sweh-Hon-Gwon) is a technique using physical movement and Ki circulation in tandem with each other to create an exceptionally powerful attack.

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Overview

Variations

Lightning Strike

Pseudo Soul-Crushing Strike

Trivia

Known Users

References

Gallery

OverviewEdit

The Soul-Crushing Strike is a Ki strike intended to deal internal damage.  Most of these techniques are not very strong as their intended targets are weak points such as organs. The Soul-Crushing Strike, however, has been show to be powerful enough to break bones and even a door of reinforced glass.[1].

This juxtaposition of power and control makes it an especially challenging and dangerous technique to master. As such it is said that few people in the present age know how to use the Soul-Crushing Strike and this has proved true as Chun-Woo Han and the Former Alliance Chief are the only natural members of the Murim show that have been able to use it.  Even Chun-Woo was surprised that someone other then himself and Shi-Woon knew how to use this technique.[2][3]

At the precise moment of the fists making impact with its target, the Ki circulation must be properly timed or the attack will fail and the user will feel the burn of improperly released Ki on their fist.[4] This technique can be recognized by the sonic boom it makes when used.[5]

It is characterized by a full extended arm and an explosion of Ki directly in front of the fist.

VariationsEdit

Lightning StrikeEdit

During his short fight with Fattie, Shi-Woon used the Soul-Crushing Strike without Ki, which he named Lightning Strike. It has been confirmed that the attack was the same as shown in the short flashback of Chun-Woo Han when he taught Shi-Woon the Soul-Crushing Strike. However, due to the lack of Ki in the strike the impact that the hand accepts is greater and the shoulder.[6]

Pseudo Soul-Crushing StrikeEdit

Chang-ho uses a false version of the Soul-Crushing Strike. It looks like the same technique and is therefore used as proof that they are disciples of Gomoonryong. A true disciple and Soul Crusing Strike user like Shi-Woon was able to see through the similarities.  This technique has also been shown to be much weaker than the true technique. Shi-Woon's, Chun-Woo's and the Former Alliance Chief's were able to break apart a reinforced glass door, man sized boulder, and the left hand of Goomoonryong respectively while the Pseudo version has only been shown breaking text books and non-murim-in's arm bones.

As a Ki technique the practitioner must circulate Ki through his body and releases it through his fist at the same time he extends his hand. When extending the practitioner twists his or her fist into position. This produces a spinning drill of Ki that spins around the user's arm. **Spinning Dragon Exploding Strike** is a technique using physical movement and Ki together with a spinning motion.**Split Heaven Kick** (*Pachungak*) is a strong Ki-releasing downside kick.It is an overhead axe-kick that the user releases Ki. It is similar to the Soul-Crushing Strike. It can be able to cut though several feet straight a metallic platform.[1]

 According to the literal translation given for the technique, Pachungak stands for:

* Pa: Shatter/Break

* Chun: Heaven

* Gak: Leg

However, the free translation is used.

**Strong Dragon Sudden Outburst** is a sword technique made up of several seemingly simultaneous sword thrusts.  It belongs to the Strong Dragon School.

## OverviewEdit

Not much is know about this technique or its execution but it seems to rely on the changing form of the Strong Dragon School and quick clustered thrusts used together. The technique seems to be a mass of sword strikes happening at the same time.

Strong Metal Hand is a technique of the Song Clan's martial arts. It has several different levels ranking from one (the lowest) to ten (the highest).

OverviewEdit

A practitioner of Strong Metal Hand develops supernatural hand strength and durability. Gijoo Song using the highest level, showed the ability to tear through the flesh and bone of Chun-Woo Han (a martial artist with an exceptionally well conditioned body) and stone pillars.[1]

TrainingEdit

In order to progress to the higher levels of Strong Metal Hand (above level five) one's hands must be trained through the use of strengthening drills. These drills for both the hands and fingers apply for martial artists having attained ranks five through nine. While performing these drills, the hands and fingers grow more durable and eventually are strong enough to withstand the stresses of rank ten. Using rank ten without completing the strength training might allow one to use Strong Metal Hand's full power, but only for a few minutes. After the time passes the users hands will be crippled for life.[2]

VariationsEdit

Strong Metal Binding: Once this technique activates the user's hand becomes hard and stiff as solid steel and cannot be moved unless the user deactivates it. This technique remains active even after the user's death. It can also be used as the last act of desperation where even in death, one will not let go of what one has grasped.[2]

As previously stated this technique is based around the fingers.  When used the other two fingers are curled up leaving the pointer and middle fingers extended in a slashing motion. There is not much information on this technique except what is observed from Kwon-Young. It has been seen cutting through wood (trees) indicating that, although the execution is focused on two fingers, the result of this technique can be quite devastating and that it can cut through flesh at the very least.

VariationsEdit

Apparently, based on the direction that the execution of the technique follows the name of it changes.

Tae-Geuk Ascending Strike: This variation is a kind of uppercut combined with the standard slash.  It left twin slash marks around 1.5 - 2 meters long.  Kwon-Young is well known for this strike and has been commented as executing it "perfectly."[

DescriptionEdit

This technique belongs to the Hyul-Do (pressure point) martial arts and and specifically to the Acupuncture style.

WeaponEdit

Lifeblood Silver Needles:

Pros & ConsEdit

AdvantagesEdit

This techniques makes use of acupuncture needles to attack the pressure points of an opponent from a distance giving a long range advantage to the user.

LimitationsEdit

Overhaul Rebirth can start from different point of the body. If the user is not aware of the starting point then the Technique won't have as strong an effect as it should as shown with Shi-Woon Yi. Although, in Shi-Woon's case, it is hinted that his endless ki reserves was a reason since a common uncertain was the source of Shi-Woon's strength. This suggests that individuals with hightened Ki due to the ingestion and adaptation of One Moon Divine Dan.

speed sword technique from the Heavenly Way School.

DescriptionEdit

It is a technique which focuses on both defense and offense. It builts defensive barrier created from presumably 1,000 intersecting sword slashes made at extremely high speed to block the opponent from attacking while it cuts any opponent that attempts to enter.

UsageEdit

The user must have a sword in order to use this technique and have great speed and technique. Only a Real Master can use its full effect in a fight similarly to any other high level technique.

This technique have the user focuses around the fist. By gathered Ki strengthens into the fist enough to result in a very powerful strike. It is an one hit kill technique that use's only one fist.

### VariationsEdit

There are various forms of this technique, depending on how the strike is delivered.

* **Ascending Thunder Fist:** The first variation press themselves against the ground and deliver a very powerful uppercut.
* **Descending Thunder Fist**: The Second variation the users press themselves against a wall or ceiling and then deliver the blow downward like a lightning bolt.
* **Heaven Shattering Thunder Strike:** This is a special type of the original technique it is on a different level power wise. It has only been seen used by Jae-Kyu Kwon.[1]

### TraitsEdit

All of the different variations of this technique result in some kind of electric aura forming around the users hand and in some cases the preparation for this technique causes a kicking up of dust around the user’s feet.

## Known UsersEdit

* **Hyun Won-Jae** Despite not being a member of the Sun-Woo Clan, he is able to perform this technique.
* **Jae-Kyu Kwon**: He is able to use all three of Thunder Fist. As he has master all three and he likes to use Heaven Shattering Thunder Strike.
* **Gyu-Bum Yi**: He is able to use two variation of the thunder fist. He has fully mastered the techinque which can cause a air presser around he target.
* **Jin-Ie Kwon**: She is only able to use only one of the variation of the technique but she hasn't fully mastered the technique which casing a shock within her hand. As she variation hits the opponent hand causing their head to hit the ground making them flip over her land in front of her.
* Walking Techniques are an imperative part of martial arts which includes movements for attacking, defending and offsetting the opponent.

This is due to the importance of Walking Techniques in martial arts. They are the base of any attack and movement because the possibility of a successful attack mostly depends on the effective use of the Walking Techniques. No matter how strong a fist is, if it cannot connect with the opponent then it becomes useless. That is why foot techniques can be seen as some of the most fundamental techniques.[1]

### ExecutionEdit

They are Inner power techniques utilized by matching up the circulating Ki to the ankle and synchronizing the flow of Ki with the physical movement of stepping, to initiate a foot technique.[2][3]

## TechniquesEdit

### Basic Walking TechniquesEdit

According to Chun-Woo Han there are five basic walking techniques:

* 1. **Jin** (To Advance): Draws the user closer to his opponent. The move is so fast that it appears the practitioner moved toward the opponent instantaneously within the blink of an eye.[3]
	2. **Tweh** (To Retreat): Allows the user to retreat or create distance between user and opponent. This move is also instantaneously within the blink of eye.[3]
	3. **Hweh** (To Evade): Allows the user to avoid the opponents attack and gaze. This move allows the practitioner to instantaneously disappear from sight.[3]
	4. **Gyuk** (To Attack): Attacks the opponent. One cannot just simply use 'Gyuk' however they want. Its a skill that allows the practitioner to read an enemy's foot technique and change its movement to neutralize the opponent.[3] The user reads the opponent's movement and by giving a slight change to that movement he can neutralize it.[4]
	5. **Hwan**: It is a secret technique that affects the enemy's mind and willpower. This technique creates the effect of the practitioner being in multiple places at once to distract the opponent.[3]

These five techniques seem to be more like a basis for all non-specialized walking techniques.  The ammount of Ki and skill they are used with changes them so much they can seem to be completley different techniques.  This can be seen by comparing the usage of Gyuk by Chun-Woo and Jang-Il Jeong to Shi-Woon as well as Chun-Woo's Hwan to Shi-Woon's.

### Known UsersEdit

* + Chun-Woo Han
	+ Shi-Woon Yi

#### Non-Ki Walking TechniquesEdit

Shi-Woon displayed the use of walking techniques without Ki circulation:

* + **Non-Ki Jin**: Used against Fattie in order to escape when he was locked.
	+ **Non-Ki Hweh**: Used it against Chang-ho to avoid his attack. When used without Ki the user does not "disappear" but instead rotates fast to evade. This move results in a sprained ankle due to the lack of Ki in the execution.

### Pseudo Walking techniquesEdit

There are pseudo walking techniques which are false walking techniques are non-Murim who use imitate of the ones used by Goomoonryong.  They are impressive to non-murim-in but noticeably weaker than the originals technique.  This is shown when Shi-Woon is easily able to overwhelm Chang-Ho who is know for his pseudo walking techniques.  The pseudo walking techniques, used by S.U.C. members, include three basic techniques as shown so far:

* + **Pseudo Jin**: Looks the same as the *Jin* and its use is the same but the techniques is different.
	+ **Pseudo Tweh**: Looks the same as the *Tweh* and its use is the same but the techniques is different.
	+ **Pseudo Hweh** (*Ghost Step*): Looks the same as the *Hweh* and its use is the same but the techniques is different.

### Known UserEdit

* + Chang-ho
	+ Yong-Hyun Yan

### Black Heaven & Earth SchoolEdit

People who are train in Black Heaven & Earth Style are different as they use walking techniques that create a air pressure upon execution. They belong to the martial arts school that Un-Wol represented and were taught to Ryuji.  It is unknown whether the air pressure is a practiced part of the technique or simply a result of the great speed and power. Known User

* + Un-Wol (Deceased)
	+ Ryuji (Leaved Murim World)
	+ Former Alliance Chief
	+ Chun-Woo Han
	+ Shi-Woon Yi

### OtherEdit

This includes techniques that are not categorized or are assumed to belong to the Walking Techniques category:

#### White Rock DojoEdit

* *Main article: White Rock Dojo*
	+ **Wall Tiger Skill**: It is a climbing technique which enhances the ability of a user to step on walls. It is considered a movement technique so it is assumed that it belongs to the category of Walking Techniques.