Song, Siyeol
"Ou Am"
(1607~1689)

Silla changed its name several times, first to Ko Ryu in the year of 918 and to Jo Sun in the year of 1392. During these times, Soo Bak Ki was a military art, and it was the major form of training for the Jo Sun (Korean) army known as the Hwarang Warriors (Flowers of Youth). Soo Bak Ki was only used to learn warfare. Great philosopher Song, Siyeol came along and spread his version of the Eastern philosophy Sunglie-hak (art of nature) by publishing books and through his teachings. His translation of Sunglie-hak became very popular in Asia, and it is known as the absolute correct version. When Grand Master Song, Siyeol taught these concepts of Sunglie-hak at his school.  His lessons were aimed at maintaining optimum health through the total concepts of balancing the mental, physical, and spiritual.  Of course, Grand Master Song, Siyeol followed his own teachings by staying balanced mentally, physically, and spiritually. Although society and the general public was able to benefit from Grand Master Song, Siyeol , the pure concepts being spread by Grand Master Song, Siyeol could only be kept alive and passed down within the Song bloodline. These traditions remain unchanged, and became the foundation for the official OHTC in 1851.

Song, Siyeol (his nicknamed Ou Am) lived from 1607-1689. He was well balanced philosopher and his achievements are well highlighted in Korean history books.  Song, Siyeol's family lineage is traced back to the Song Dynasty of China.  Song, Siyeol has many descendants that trace their family roots back to his lineage.  

Song, Siyeol's achievements include: Secretary of the Military (Yi Jo Pan Su), Secretary of the States (Ou Oeui Jung) and Prime Minister (Jwa Oeui Jung).  He wrote many books such as "Joo Ja", "Dae Jun Chan Ye", "Ou Am Jib", "Ou Am Hu Jib", and "Non Mang Moon Ye Tong". His books mainly regarded philosophy and were so widely read they even influenced the lives of the Japanese Today. Many people in Japan still learn by Song, Siyeol's books especially "Joo Ja Hak".  Song, Siyeol's literary works are displayed on numerous historical sites throughout Korea and were even on display at museum's in Japan as part of a cultural exchange between the two countries.  

During his lifetime, Grand Master Song, Si Yeol was recognized as an author, politician, scholar and master.

OHTC Martial Arts family consider Grand Master Song, Si Yeol (Ou Am) as the founder of OHTC's concepts that combined mental, physical and spirit balance. 

Due to a political matter and conflict, Song, Siyeol was executed by the government's opposition party.  He was 82 years old and a very healthy person.  After his murder, the King recognized the wrong-doing of his death, and Song, Siyeol had actually been framed by the opposition party.  Song, Siyeol's reputation was recovered and all his honor and praise restored.  He was recognized as a treasure and his teachings continue to be passed down to all generations.

162 years later, Grand Master Song, Duk Soon re-systemized philosophy of Sung lie-hak and Martial arts together from the concepts to practice.