The style of Tae Kwon Do practiced in the North American Tae Kwon Do Schools is that of Chung Do Kwan or "Sea (Gym, School) of the Blue Wave". The fundamental elements of Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan consist of 15 basic techniques. These techniques are based upon speed, power, balance, accuracy and focus. Training forms are patterns of techniques meant to build not only an understanding of the movements but fluidity in execution of the art. These elements are emphasized while building an understanding of the unity of techniques, as well as the mind, body and (indomitable fighting) spirit