Category: Training
Soar 100 Challenge: Squat and Roundhouse
The challenge this week is 100 Squats with Roundhouse Kicks (Tollyo Cha Ki). You may space-out and break-up the kicks any way you wish, but the challenge is to complete 100 on each leg this week. Notice where is your weight is setting in… Continue Reading “Soar 100 Challenge: Squat and Roundhouse”
SOAR Training: Soo Ki (수기) & Jok Ki (족기) Basics
Last week was not what I expected it to be regarding the rain and its interruption to the normal routine. We were supposed to work on hand techniques and their associated one-steps last week and kicking techniques this week. My plan is to actually… Continue Reading “SOAR Training: Soo Ki (수기) & Jok Ki (족기) Basics”
SOAR 100 Challenge: Squat Sidekicks
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 100 Challenge: Squat Sidekicks”
Weather Call
As much as I hate it, I feel it prudent to cancel class this evening due to the torrential rain we are receiving. I do not want y’all driving home in the dark and not be able to see a washed out roadway. Come… Continue Reading “Weather Call”
Soar Training: Soo Ki (수기)
This week is all about hand techniques – especially the load and the pulling hand. When loading strikes or blocks, be sure to fully load everything. Don’t take shortcuts in training; it will get faster with proper practice. Regarding blocks (defense techniques), remember they… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Soo Ki (수기)”
SOAR Tang Soo Do 