Category: Training
Review and Test
This is the final week before the belt test on Saturday, March 29, 2025. We have three candidates testing for their next grade. The test will begin at 4 PM. We will work on an overall review and Sparring.
Saor Training: One Steps
This week, we will review and train all your one-steps. What is the purpose of one-steps? The answer is at least two-fold. First, the one-steps are generally pulled from portions of the Hyungs, and because of that, the one-steps help us understand how to… Continue Reading “Saor Training: One Steps”
SOAR Training: Hyungs
Hyungs (Forms or patterns) 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 include punching and kicking, but Hyungs… Continue Reading “SOAR Training: Hyungs”
SOAR Training: Soo Ki (수기) & Jok Ki (족기) Basics
Let’s get back to the basics. I hope to spend some time on foundational techniques and quickly accelerate to more advanced applications. Stances: 자세 (Jah Se) Our three basic action stances are Front Stance, Horseriding Stance, and Fighting Stance. From these stances, we can… Continue Reading “SOAR Training: Soo Ki (수기) & 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. Do not be surprised if we move on to kicking one steps and ho sin sul. When you load your strikes or blocks, be sure you… Continue Reading “SOAR TRAINING: SOO KI (HANDS)”
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