SOAR Training: One Steps

This week we return to One-Steps: Soo Ki for hand techniques and Jok Ki for kicking techniques.

One-step practice is cooperative training. The defender cannot learn recognition, distance, and position unless the attacker gives a clean, predictable feed. The attacker cannot train safely unless the defender applies the assigned response and stops the counter with control. Both partners shape the quality of every repetition.

We will begin by checking stance, guard, attack line, and starting distance. Hand one-steps will emphasize waiting for the feed, moving to the assigned safer position, completing the chamber, establishing the stance, and placing the counter on the correct line. Kicking one-steps will add supporting-foot position, guard, chamber, extension, recoil, and a balanced landing.

Speed comes later. A faster repetition is not better when the attacker changes the feed, the defender guesses, or either student loses balance. The goal is a technically accurate response that both partners can repeat safely.

As you train, ask yourself: Was my feed predictable? Did I wait to recognize the attack? Did I move far enough to improve my position? Was the technique on the intended line? Did I stop with control? Could both partners reset immediately?

Bring your dobok and a bottle of water. Come ready to work carefully with a partner.

The SOAR Gup Test is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.; testing students should use this week to sharpen control rather than chase speed.

School App Update

Testing is a good time to make sure DojangFlow access is working. All students and parents must be registered so they can track attendance, monitor progress, and complete required written tests. The Learning Center includes rank-based written-test practice, basic Korean study, WTSDA tournament-rule familiarization, and administration of future rank written tests. Updated Study Guides are under Resources > School Resources.

If you do not have access, ask Mr. Calvert for another invitation email.

Weekly Conditioning

This week’s take-home plan uses strength, endurance, mobility, and solo one-step rehearsal to support stance stability, distance, guard, kick recoil, and controlled partner work. Use the page for your rank and adjust the physical load to your current readiness.

Practice slowly enough to keep the assigned sequence accurate and the finish controlled. A floor line, mirror, or stationary target is a safe out-of-class substitute when you do not have a partner.

Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude – SOAR!