In “DongBeop,” literally “Dynamic Discipline,” motion is applied to the six basic positions of static discipline for the purpose of self-defense, sparring, or performance art. Students learn to fight with empty hand - using both the fist and the palm - and with tools such as a sword, a long stick, a knife, a Korean fan, etc. ​ At this stage, students learn how to tap into their internal and external forces and move their bodies effectively, like a wild animal -- with strength and power, but also suppleness and elegance.