HOONLYUN
The Journal of the
United States Taekwondo Alliance
Here are some highlights of the current edition:
Master Bing Chul Ahn
HOONLYUN InterviewMaster Bing Chul Ahn
HOONLYUN Interview
Finding Meaning and Fulfillment in Taekwondo
Trained in South Korea under highly respected masters, and having contributed to the continued development of Taekwondo both domestically and internationally, Master Ahn represents a living bridge between generations. His approach emphasizes not only technical excellence, but also character, respect, and the cultivation of meaning through practice.
Haenyeo
The Sea Women of Jeju IslandHaenyeo—The Sea Women of Jeju Island
HOONLYUN Culture Spotlight
Haenyeo—The Sea Women of Jeju Island
Remarkably, these Korean divers are outliers in a culture based on Confucian principles placing men at the top of the family hierarchy and women in the more subservient role of wife and mother. Things are slowly changing in Korea but for generations, the Haenyeo have been their family’s primary breadwinners becoming Korea’s first working moms.
What is a Form?
Revisiting Taekwondo’s Original Definition (1959)What is a Form?
Revisiting Taekwondo’s Original Definition (1959)
In Taekwon (Taekwondo), what is called hyeong does not simply refer to the kind of “form” found in ordinary sports. Rather, it is a systematic expression of various offensive and defensive techniques, including breaking skills, organized and demonstrated through a continuous sequence of movements. For this reason, it stands as the most fundamental pillar among the three major elements of Taekwondo.
