SOAR Training: Ho Sin Sul, Weapons, and Looping Drill

This week we will connect three parts of Tang Soo Do training: Ho Sin Sul, weapons, and the Looping Drill.

Ho Sin Sul begins at close range, where posture, balance, grip alignment, and a clear exit strategy matter more than strength. A release is not complete when the hand comes free. It is complete when you recover your guard, create safe distance, and can leave the situation.

Weapons training sharpens the same principles. A staff makes poor alignment easy to see. The path must be controlled, the stance must support the movement, and the weapon must return safely.

The Looping Drill adds continuity. Partners exchange attacks and targets while maintaining rhythm, distance, recoil, guard, and balance. The goal is not speed for its own sake. The goal is to move continuously without losing technical control.

As you train, ask yourself: Did I use posture before strength? Did I control the line without forcing my partner? Did I recover my guard? Could I stop immediately when the instructor called? Did the next movement begin from a balanced position?

Weekly Conditioning

This week’s take-home plan uses strength, endurance, mobility, solo Ho Sin Sul mechanics, Looping Drill shadow work, and rank-appropriate weapons practice. Use the page for your rank and adjust the physical load to your current fitness level.

Outside class, use solo shadow practice unless a trained partner is available and both students understand the assigned drill, tap signal, and contact limit. Use only instructor-approved practice weapons in a clear space.

Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude – SOAR!