In Young Ryu differs from other marshal art techniques in that all of the forms are performed in a simple "I" pattern and are attack based and have little or no defense. In reality, rarely does an opponent go down with one strike and a follow up attack is necessary. In Young Ryu provides these additional attacks as the student learns multiple strike sequences within each form. This eliminates the need to think about how to attack as it is ingrained into the student by the act of practicing the form. Additionally, each form is learned bi-directionally, meaning that the form may be started from the left or right , one being the mirror image of the other.

As there are multiple attacks in each of the In Young Ryu forms, there are multiple opportunities to test skills in breaking tests. As mentioned, In Young Ryu uses strikes that are not commonly associated with Tae Kwon Do. These strikes include ridge hand, reverse knife hand, double knife hand, and hammer fist, as well as several kicking techniques. These attacks, as well as traditional ones, may be tested individually or in combination within forms.

As all In Young Ryu forms are learned bi-directionally, beginning from a left or right facing position. In this way, students have the advantage of learning how to attack an opponent from either side, eliminating the confusion of where to position themselves. This coupled with standardized attack sequences is beneficial to the novice practitioner who has not yet developed the background knowledge that an advanced student has garnered by breaking down WTF and ITF forms. This is not meant to create a "cookie cutter" method of training but to give the novice an immediate capability to defend himself or herself that is not gained through other forms.

The benefits of In Young Ryu include, but are not limited to:

• Increased knowledge of Tae Kwon Do as a martial art as opposed to a sport.

• Improved free sparring techniques and understanding of one-step and three-step sparring.

• Increased understanding of the application of Tae Kwon Do in self defense.

• Increased coordination and discipline.

• Improved breaking techniques.

• Learnable by students as young as six years of age.

• A large space is not necessary to learn or practice forms.

• Allows Masters, instructors, and black belts to bring new techniques and philosophy back to their schools.