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(Korean/Japanese Style)

In Hap Ki Do, movements are hard and soft. Target areas are the joints, pressure points and nerves. Close proximity to opponent is most beneficial. Hands and feet are equally used in offensive and defensive movements. Strikes are in all directions, and are more angles than circles.

Similarly, in Ai Ki Do, movements are hard and soft, and the target areas are the joints, pressure points and nerves. However, hands are usually used more than the feet. Offensive and defensive movements are applied in all different directions, angles and curves, and a very strong handgrip is used.

(Korean and Japanese Style)

 During this form, one keeps strong eye contact with the opponent, while at the same time watching the opponent's body. Excellent mental development is achieved. The mind, body and sword must be as one. Offensive and defensive movements are straight and to either side, with more circles than angles. Movement is usually in all different directions.

(Korean and Japanese Style)

The form is soft, and develops proper falling techniques without injury-by keeping the body flexible, and developing coordination and strength. The opponent's strength is used against them in offensive and defensive movements. Precise placement of the feet is vital. Very strong handgrips are applied over the opponent's entire body. Strikes are in all different directions, using more circles than angles.

(Chinese and Korean Style of Weapons)

Forms are soft and hard. Develops flexibility, coordination, strength and speed. The mind, body and weapons used must be as one. Strong eye contact is maintained with the opponent, and movements are usually offensive. The hands and feet are used in all different directions, with both angles and circles.