SOAR Training: Ho Sin Sul, Weapons, and Looping Drill
This week we return to Ho Sin Sul, weapons, and the Looping Drill. These areas look different, but they require the same habits: posture, distance, control, and a clean finish.
In Ho Sin Sul, the goal is not to force a partner into a lock. The goal is to recognize the grip, protect your balance, align your body, apply the assigned release, and create a safe exit. A release is not complete until you recover your guard and establish distance.
Weapons practice develops the same discipline at a longer range. We will work only with instructor-approved practice weapons and assigned material. Pay attention to grip, stance, controlled path, spacing, and the safe return position. Speed has little value when the weapon path is uncontrolled.
The Looping Drill connects recognition, distance, recoil, guard, rhythm, and balance. Work smoothly enough to see every action and recover every technique. The purpose is not to race your partner. The purpose is to make each repetition more accurate and more controlled.
As you train, ask yourself: Did I keep my posture? Did I move before trying to use strength? Did I create enough distance to finish safely? Did I recoil and recover my guard? Could I stop immediately if my partner tapped or the instructor called break?
Bring your dobok and a bottle of water. Students assigned weapons material should bring only an approved practice weapon. Do not bring live blades.
School App Update
Students and parents must use DojangFlow to track attendance and progress and complete required written tests. The Learning Center provides rank-based test practice, basic Korean study, WTSDA tournament-rule familiarization, and future rank written tests. Updated Study Guides are under Resources > School Resources. If you lack access, ask Mr. Calvert for another invitation email.
Weekly Conditioning
This week’s four-page plan combines strength, endurance, mobility, solo Ho Sin Sul mechanics, Looping Drill shadow practice, and assigned weapon work. Use your tier and scale the physical load to your readiness.
Practice slowly enough to preserve alignment and control. Partner locks, throws, and takedowns belong in supervised class. Weapons work must use approved practice equipment and clear space.
Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude – SOAR!
