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A hyung, poomsae or tul (referred to as forms) is a martial arts pattern that is typically used in a Korean martial art. A hyung is a performance of a sequence of typical techniques from the martial art, either with or without the use of a weapon. This sequence is sometimes called "imaginary fighting" as it involves pre-determined and choreographed routines, sequences and patterns which resemble real combat, but are artistically non-combative or cooperative. These hyungs are performed as a way of practicing basic and advanced techniques in the martial art as well as in open competitions. In competition, routines are evaluated by a panel of master-level judges who base the score on many factors including energy, precision, speed, and control.
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