The information provided in this section details the standard/primary basic techniques and stances practiced as part of the Han Moo Kwan Tae Kwon Do art form.  These basic techniques are not the end to the style, but the foundation to basic principles and concepts that can be leveraged and expanded upon.  Additional techniques (extensions to the basics) that are practiced in the various Hyung are also described below.  A few other techniques not seen in either the basics or in the Hyung but taught from time to time are listed as well.  This material is meant to serve as reference material, not a training guide, and is not meant to take the place of direct instruction from a qualified teacher. 

 

 

Stances:
Stances provide a means of practicing proper posture, body alignment, body shifting, and breathing.  Without a solid stance, the techniques lack sufficient force and energy.  A solid stance is the key to all effective techniques.  Each stance has its own advantages or disadvantages and each should be practiced to discover and learn the best use of each for each circumstance.

The Han Moo Kwan Association Tae Kwon Do art form employs eight basic stances practiced and demonstrated in its basics and lower level hyung:  Ready Stance, Horse Stance, Attack Stance, Cat Stance, Fighting Cat Stance, Attention Stance, Closed Stance, and Natural Stance. 

Three additional stances are introduced in the advanced hyung: Sweeping Attack Stance, Elongated Attack Stance, and Cross Step.