Category: Training
SOAR Training: Jok Ki (족기) Basics
We will spend time on foundational techniques and move to applications as time permits. Stances: 자세 (Jah Se) Our three basic action stances are Front Stance (Chun Gul Jah Se), Horseriding Stance (Ki Ma Jah Se), and Fighting Stance (Hu Gul Jah Se). From… Continue Reading “SOAR Training: Jok Ki (족기) Basics”
SOAR TRAINING: SOO KI (HANDS)
It’s time to begin another week. With this week, I want you to focus on your hand techniques. When you load your strikes or blocks, be sure you are fully loading everything. Don’t take shortcuts in training; it will get faster with proper practice.… Continue Reading “SOAR TRAINING: SOO KI (HANDS)”
Soar Training: Hyung
This week, I want you to put work into your forms. Check for proper stances (Length and level) as well as where your weight is set in your body. Go for full extensions on all your techniques, but do not overreach. Check for squareness… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Hyung”
Soar Training: Ho Sin Sul
Schedule Change this Week ONLY: We will have class on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The extra Monday class is to make up for the weather cancellation last week. This week’s focus will be on Ho Sin Sul – Self-defense one-steps – and on Concentration.… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Ho Sin Sul”
Soar Training: Kicking Week
Jok Ki (Kicking Techniques) are the bread and butter of Korean Martial Arts. In the world of karate, Tang Soo Do’s differences are most apparent in kicking – dynamic, high, and aerial. I want you to concentrate on combination and consecutive kicking while “Crossing the… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Kicking Week”
SOAR Tang Soo Do 