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Part of Master
Hong's martial heritage can be traced back through Master Lee,
Nam-Suk of the Chang Moo Kwan. Master Lee was a student of Master
Yoon, Byung-In. Master Yoon first studied martial arts in Manchuria.
It is not known what styles he practiced, but it is known that he
became extremely proficient in Northern Chinese Kempo forms and
passed them on to his students.
Master Yoon was also a student of
Shudokan Karate and was promoted to Master Level by the founder
of the Shudokan, Toyama Kanden. Another part of Master Hong's lineage
has roots in Shotokan Karate through Jung Do Kwan Tang Soo Do. Master
Hong studied Jung Do Kwan under the guidance of Master Lee, Pak-Do.
As you will note below Myo Sim practices forms that have evolved
from both Okinawan and Northern Chinese origins (So-rim yu, So-ryung
yu, and Kwon Bup)
Form names in BOLD print are
the pronunciations used by Myo Sim Karate.
History materials and kata details
were researched and compiled by Master John Bulson (JFBulson@aol.com),
Master Instructor, Sim Do Kwan, Institute of Self Defense (Utica
NY Branch of Myo Sim Karate).
| So-Rim Yu, Shorin-ryu
(Northern Chinese roots) |
| Also referred to as Shuri-te
on Okinawa, it was developed around Shuri and Tomari villages.
This style has been characterized as light, speedy, agressive
in movement and dynamic in action. When advancing or retreating
the feet move in a straight line. Breathing is natural and no
specialized breath training is required. |
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KOREAN |
Old Okinawan |
Modern Japanese |
ENGLISH |
| Pyung-An |
Hei-an |
Pinan |
Heian |
Safety and Peacefulness, Peaceful Mind, or Peace
and Serenity |
| Bat Sai, Bal Sai |
Bassai |
Passai |
Breaking through the Fortress |
| Wang Soo |
Yun Bi |
Wanshu |
Empi |
Chinese Envoy's name (Flying or Darting Swallow) |
Kong Sang Kun,
Kouh-shang-kouh |
Kusanku |
Kwanku or Kanku |
Chinese Military officer - Kung, Hsaing-Chun (Viewing
the Sky) |
| Am Hak, No pae |
Rohai |
White Heron |
| Jin Do |
Chinto |
Quiet Waves (sailor's name) |
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| So-Ryong Yu, Shorei-ryu (Southern
Chinese roots) |
| On Okinawa this style is also referred to as Naha-te.
It was refined around the city of Naha. Slow, forceful, deliberate
in movement for the purpose of muscle development distinguishs
this style. Breathing is deep, forceful and rhythmically coordinated
with each step. Traveling rather slowly the feet move fluidly
along a crescent-shaped arc ending in solidly rooted stances. |
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KOREAN |
Old Okinawan |
Modern Japanese |
ENGLISH |
| Ja Soo |
Sip Soo |
Jitte |
Jutte |
Temple Hands (Ten Hands) |
Niagie,
Nae Han Ji |
Chul Ki |
Naifanchi |
Tekki |
Inner Step, Rooted to the Ground
(Iron Horse) |
| Ja Un |
Jion |
Name of a Temple and a Buddhist Saint |
| Si Sam |
Ban Wol |
Seisan |
Hangetsu |
The Thirteen Hands (Half-Moon) |
| Kwon Bup, Kempo, Chu'an-fa |
| The following three forms are
all 2-man Kempo sets of Northern Chinese origin with both offensive
and defensive sides. |
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Korean |
Chinese |
English |
| Don Kwon |
Tuanquan |
Short Fist - origin unknown |
| Chang Kwon |
Changquan |
Long Fist - origin unknown |
| Pal Ki Kwon |
Bajiquan |
Eight Flags (or Cavalry) Fist - variations of
this form are practiced by at least two Northern Chinese styles,
"Eight Ultimate Fist" and "Eight Golden Gates."
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