Style of which i can not spell...

[KamasandSais]

Hello everyone, sorry i havent been on in a while, been kinda busy. Anyways our school has recently added a new stlye to our original . The thing is im trying to look it up in the web for a little info but i do not know how to spell it . The style is pronounced (from what i know)

(Sohn-aum) or (en-Wah) depends on the form ) does anyone practice that style, or at least know how to spell it? I would ask my instructor but the school is getting repaired and i have no clue how to contact him (about 200 last name Andersons in phone book) ( i know what a lot of your are thinking, what the heck, how are we supposed to help him out???)

[stoneheart]

Sounds like you are practicing some American Taekwondo Association forms or hyung. Songham and In-Wha are the words I think you are spelling phonetically.

[bushido_man96]

Yep, that's right. ATA is what it is. The system is called Songham Taekwondo. Songham means "Pine tree and Rock." These are supposed to be Korean symbols of stability and growth. The first five forms are called Songahm 1 thru 5 (white, orange, yellow, camo, and green belts); the next two are called Inwha 1 and 2 (purple and blue belts). Inwha means "Unbroken Glory." The last two colored belt forms are called Choon Joon 1 and 2 (brown and red belts). Choon Joon means "All things turn out perfect and beautiful."

They are fun forms to preform, and they have more kicks in them than some of the earlier forms systems. However, they don't have any laid out bunkai, as far as I remember.

I enjoyed my time in the ATA, and I think you will, too. Have fun! If you have any more questions, I should be able to answer them, or find the answer for you.

[KamasandSais]

Thanks bushido and stoneheart