Category: Training
SOAR TRAINING: HO SIN SUL
Ho Sin Sul (Self Defense) is the topic of the week. This is always a fun week of concentration. Up front, I am telling you to be careful, deliberate, and slow. You can really hurt someone while manipulating joints and performing throws. While remaining mindful… Continue Reading “SOAR TRAINING: HO SIN SUL”
Soar Challenge: Three Directional Kick
The challenge this week is 100 triple kicks. I challenge you to perform a three-directional consecutive kicking combo: Front Kick, Side Kick, and Back Kick. Perform this consecutive combo with the same leg without placing your leg back on the ground to restabilize. Move… Continue Reading “Soar Challenge: Three Directional Kick”
Soar Challenge: 100 Squat Side Kicks
The challenge this week is 100 Squats with Side Kicks (Yup Cha Ki). You may space out the kicks any way you wish, but the challenge is to complete 100 squats and kicks on each leg. Perform these from a squat similar to a… Continue Reading “Soar Challenge: 100 Squat Side Kicks”
Soar Training: Soo Ki (수 기)
This week, we focus on hand techniques. When loading strikes or blocks, be sure to fully load everything. Don’t take shortcuts in training; it will get faster with proper practice. Be patient and not “overly ambitious.” For blocking (막기 [mahk kee] defense techniques), remember… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Soo Ki (수 기)”
Soar Training: Hyungs/Forms
We will begin this week with the ever-important Hyung. Hyungs are as basic and as complicated as you make them. Studying the Hyungs allows us to gain deep insight into the intricacies and creative application of various techniques within Tang Soo Do. These obviously… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Hyungs/Forms”
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