Meaning: Hwa-Rang is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group, which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity.
Movements: 29
Ready Posture: Close Stance C (towards D)
Motions and additional information:
- Movement 6 is performed in a sliding motion
- Perform movements 18 and 19 in fast motion
- Movement 25 is performed in a sliding motion
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1
Horizontal
Sitting Stance
Left Middle Palm Pushing Block
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 1
Move the left foot to B to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a middle pushing block to D with the left palm.
Movement: Left Middle Palm Pushing Block
Step: Horizontal
Stance: Sitting Stance
Tool: Palm
2
On The Spot
Sitting Stance
Right Middle Forefist Punch
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 2
Execute a middle punch to D with the right fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
Movement: Right Middle Forefist Punch
Step: On The Spot
Stance: Sitting Stance
Tool: Forefist
3
On The Spot
Sitting Stance
Left Middle Forefist Punch
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 3
Execute a middle punch to D with the left fist while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.
Movement: Left Middle Forefist Punch
Step: On The Spot
Stance: Sitting Stance
Tool: Forefist
4
On The Spot
Left L-Stance
Twin Outer Forearm Block
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 4
Execute a twin forearm block while forming a left L-stance toward A, pivoting with the left foot.
Movement: Twin Outer Forearm Block
Step: On The Spot
Stance: Left L-Stance
Tool: Outer Forearm
5
On The Spot
Left L-Stance
Forefist Upward Punch
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 5
Execute an upward punch with the left fist while pulling the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L-stance toward A.
Movement: Forefist Upward Punch
Step: On The Spot
Stance: Left L-Stance
Tool: Forefist
6
Slide To The Right
Right Fixed Stance
Middle Forefist Punch
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 6
Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward A in a sliding motion.
Movement: Middle Forefist Punch
Step: Slide To The Right
Stance: Right Fixed Stance
Tool: Forefist
7
On The Spot
Left Vertical Stance
Right Knifehand Downward Strike
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 7
Execute a downward strike with the right knife-hand while forming a left vertical stance toward A, pulling the right foot.
Movement: Right Knifehand Downward Strike
Step: On The Spot
Stance: Left Vertical Stance
Tool: Knifehand
8
Step Forward
Left Walking Stance
Middle Forefist Punch
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 8
Move the left foot to A forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a middle punch to A with the left fist.
Movement: Middle Forefist Punch
Step: Step Forward
Stance: Left Walking Stance
Tool: Forefist
9
Turn 90 Degrees Left
Left Walking Stance
Low Outer Forearm Block
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 9
Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a low block to D with the left forearm.
Movement: Low Outer Forearm Block
Step: Turn 90 Degrees Left
Stance: Left Walking Stance
Tool: Outer Forearm
10
Step Forward
Right Walking Stance
Middle Forefist Punch
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 10
Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
Movement: Middle Forefist Punch
Step: Step Forward
Stance: Right Walking Stance
Tool: Forefist
11
Step Forward
Pull The Left Foot Toward The Right Foot While Bringing The Left Palm To The Right Forefist, At The Same Time Bending The Right Elbow About 45 Degrees Outward.
12
Step Forward
Right Middle Side Piercing (Pull Hands) Kick (Footsword)
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 12
Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the right foot while pulling both hands in the opposite direction and then lower it to D forming a left L-stance toward D, at the same time executing a middle outward strike to D with the right knife-hand.
Movement: Right Middle Side Piercing (Pull Hands) Kick (Footsword)
Step: Step Forward
Tool: Footsword
13
Step Forward
Left Walking Stance
Middle Forefist Punch
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 13
Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a middle punch to D with the left fist.
Movement: Middle Forefist Punch
Step: Step Forward
Stance: Left Walking Stance
Tool: Forefist
14
Step Forward
Right Walking Stance
Middle Forefist Punch
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 14
Move the right foot to D forming a right walking stance toward D at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.
Movement: Middle Forefist Punch
Step: Step Forward
Stance: Right Walking Stance
Tool: Forefist
15
Pivot 270 Dregees Counter Clock Wise
Right L-Stance
Middle Knifehand Guarding Block
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 15
Move the left foot to E turning counter clockwise to form a right L-stance toward E while executing a middle guarding block to E with a knife-hand.
Movement: Middle Knifehand Guarding Block
Step: Pivot 270 Dregees Counter Clock Wise
Stance: Right L-Stance
Tool: Knifehand
16
Step Forward
Right Walking Stance
Middle Fingertip Straight Thrust
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 16
Move the right foot to E forming a right walking stance toward E while executing a middle thrust to E with the right straight finger tip.
Movement: Middle Fingertip Straight Thrust
Step: Step Forward
Stance: Right Walking Stance
Tool: Fingertip
17
Pivot 180 Degrees Counter Cloclwise
Right L-Stance
Middle Knifehand Guarding Block
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 17
Move the right foot on line EF forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with a knife-hand.
Movement: Middle Knifehand Guarding Block
Step: Pivot 180 Degrees Counter Cloclwise
Stance: Right L-Stance
Tool: Knifehand
18
Step Forward
Right High Turning Kick (Ball Of Foot)
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 18
Execute a high turning kick to DF with the right foot and then lower it to F.
Movement: Right High Turning Kick (Ball Of Foot)
Step: Step Forward
Tool: Ball Of Foot
19A
Step Forward
Left High Turning Kick (Ball Of Foot)
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 19A
Execute a high turning kick to CF with the left foot and then lower it to F forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with a knife-hand. Perform 18 and 19 in a fast motion.
Movement: Left High Turning Kick (Ball Of Foot)
Step: Step Forward
Tool: Ball Of Foot
19b
Land After The Kick
Right L-Stance
Middle Knifehand Guarding Block
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 19B
Execute a high turning kick to CF with the left foot and then lower it to F forming a right L-stance toward F while executing a middle guarding block to F with a knife-hand. Perform 18 and 19 in a fast motion.
Movement: Middle Knifehand Guarding Block
Step: Land After The Kick
Stance: Right L-Stance
Tool: Knifehand
20
Turn 90 Degees Left
Left Walking Stance
Low Outer Forearm Block
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 20
Move the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a low block to C with the left forearm.
Movement: Low Outer Forearm Block
Step: Turn 90 Degees Left
Stance: Left Walking Stance
Tool: Outer Forearm
21
On The Spot
Right L-Stance
Middle Forefist Punch
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 21
Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot.
Movement: Middle Forefist Punch
Step: On The Spot
Stance: Right L-Stance
Tool: Forefist
22
Step Forward
Left L-Stance
Middle Forefist Punch
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 22
Execute a middle punch to C with the right fist while forming a right L-stance toward C, pulling the left foot.
Movement: Middle Forefist Punch
Step: On The Spot
Stance: Right L-Stance
Tool: Forefist
23
Step Forward
Right L-Stance
Middle Forefist Punch
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 23
Move the left foot to C forming a right L-stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.
Movement: Middle Forefist Punch
Step: Step Forward
Stance: Right L-Stance
Tool: Forefist
24
On The Spot
Left Walking Stance
X-Fist Pressing Block
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 24
Execute a pressing block with an X-fist while forming a left walking stance toward C, slipping the left foot to C.
Movement: X-Fist Pressing Block
Step: On The Spot
Stance: Left Walking Stance
Tool: X-Fist
25
Slide Forward
Right L-Stance
Side Elbow Thrust
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 25
Move the right foot to C in a sliding motion forming a right L-stance toward D while thrusting to C with the right side elbow.
Movement: Side Elbow Thrust
Step: Slide Forward
Stance: Right L-Stance
Tool: Elbow
26
Pivot 270 Dregees Counter Clock Wise
Close Stance
Right High Inner Forearm Side Front Block
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 26
Bring the left foot to the right foot, turning counter clockwise to form a closed stance toward B while executing a side front block with the right inner forearm while extending the left forearm to the side downward.
Movement: Right High Inner Forearm Side Front Block
Step: Pivot 270 Dregees Counter Clock Wise
Stance: Close Stance
Tool: Inner Forearm
27
On The Spot
Close Stance
Left High Inner Forearm Side Front Block
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 27
Execute a side front block with the left inner forearm, extending the right forearm to the side downward while maintaining a closed stance toward B.
Movement: Left High Inner Forearm Side Front Block
Step: On The Spot
Stance: Close Stance
Tool: Inner Forearm
28
Turn 90 Degees Left
Right L-Stance
Middle Knifehand Guarding Block
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 28
Move the left foot to B forming a right L-stance toward B at the same time executing a middle guarding block to B with a knife-hand.
Movement: Middle Knifehand Guarding Block
Step: Turn 90 Degees Left
Stance: Right L-Stance
Tool: Knifehand
29
Foot To Foot Right
Left L-Stance
Middle Knifehand Guarding Block
HWA-RANG - MOVEMENT 29
Bring the left foot to the right foot and then move the right foot to A forming a left L-stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A with a knife-hand.
Movement: Middle Knifehand Guarding Block
Step: Foot To Foot Right
Stance: Left L-Stance
Tool: Knifehand
