Hyung are hard to do. Practice and proper breathing will make it easier but it will still physically challenging if you do it right. Cho Geup Hyung is no exception. It is a from that goes in a basic straight line from one spot to another.
* Below is a Video for refence of the Hyung, I am not picking on Tony, especially since he got a very good score.
Here some tips that I notice people need to improve on when I am grading or judging at a tournament for Cho Geup Hyung. They may even help some of you win Gold.
1. Your Long Stance should be Longer
Too many people shorten up their long stances which doesn’t allow them to have deep, 90 degree knee bend stances. It’s obvious when your stances are not long enough and a huge improvement when they are long enough.
2. Turn that Foot
This is one of the most common problems with long stance. People like to leave their back foot turned out 90 degrees. Turn that foot towards your target at least 45 degrees. One big help will be turning your upper body and hip toward the target as well, this will make it easier to get that foot right.
3. Ki Hap Louder
You know you should. Not a blood curtling scream, but enough to let everyone know you mean business.
4. Breathe
This is a problem I have sometimes. Everyone needs to breathe during their form. It makes it easier and allows you to fully concentrate on stances and hand movement.
5. Get a Good High Sidekick In
When it’s time for the sidekick make sure and kick head level or a little higher.
6. Work on Your Dragon Stance
Every form has “make or break” movements. Meaning, as a judge or grader there are certain elements in a form that either indicate you have a full grasp of the form or whether you need more practice. The Dragon Stance is a god indicator for the quality of your form. If you have a good Dragon Stance it usually correlates to a better form overall.
7. Punch from the Hip
Every punch you do should come from a fist that is TOUCHING your hip. Not hovering in imaginary space, but physically touching your hip. If are doing multiple punches you hands need to touch your hip before they punch again.
8. Ride that Horse
Work on your horse stances. They should be low and strong. Work on them everyday and you will see a lot of improvement.
9. Don’t hit the Ground with your Fist
At the end of the 3 step forward sequence you will do a rolling back fist as you sit down and back. Don’t hit the ground. It’s not good for you and it looks bad.
10. Precision
Make sure all your strikes are precise. Punches are punches and chops are chops. Get the full range of motion from each block and strike.
