Category: Training
Soar Challenge: 100 Passings
The challenge this week is 100 Passing defenses. You may space out and break up the movement any way you wish, but complete 100 on each side this week. Notice where is your weight is set in your hips, your feet, your knees, and… Continue Reading “Soar Challenge: 100 Passings”
Soar Training: Kicking
In the world of karate, Tang Soo Do’s differences are most apparent in kicking – dynamic, high, and arial. The kicking is what makes Korean karate distinct. A flying side klick is on our association flag and seal! This week, we will practice our… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Kicking”
Soar Training: Soo Ki (Hands)
It’s time to begin another week. With this week, I want you to focus on your hand techniques – especially your loads and your pulling hand. When you load your strikes or blocks, be sure you are fully loading everything. Don’t take shortcuts in… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Soo Ki (Hands)”
Soar Training: Hyungs Week
Our focus this week will be on Hyungs (forms). We one third into the testing cycle for the Summer Belt Test. Some of you will be learning new forms while others will be refining the forms they know. Key concepts to remain aware of… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Hyungs Week”
Soar Training: Ho Sin Sul
Ho Sin Sul is Korean for self-defense. This week we will shift our focus to close-quarters defense from grabs and clinches. There are many ways to escape from various attacks, and we will begin reviewing some of those options. It is common for these defense… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Ho Sin Sul”
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