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The Basics of Bunkai: Part 2

by Iain Abernethy, www.iainabernethy.co.uk In this second article, we’ll be looking at the basic application (bunkai) for the knife-hand block or “shuto-uke”. As we established in part one, due to a series of historical events, the modern terms used to label kata movements are not… Continue Reading “The Basics of Bunkai: Part 2”

Soar Training 1& 3 Aug

안녕하세요 여러분  Hello Everyone. I’ll. Be TDY their week, but we are still having class. Mr. Hovan will be taking the lead on classes this week. Last week I began sharing a series of articles from Iain Abernethy on hyungs/kata/forms interpretation. I’m taking a… Continue Reading “Soar Training 1& 3 Aug”

The Basics of Bunkai: Part 1

by Iain Abernethy, www.iainabernethy.co.uk Kata (formal forms) were regarded as the cornerstone of martial arts training by the past masters. However, many modern karate practitioners question the value of kata. Some have even stopped the practise of kata altogether. So what is the point of… Continue Reading “The Basics of Bunkai: Part 1”

Foot 발 Training 훈련(18 & 20 Jul)

One of the distinctive features of Tang Soo Do in relation to the other Karate systems is the use of dynamic kicking techniques. Which is why we are working on foot techniques and training this weeks, and along with out kicking one-steps, I offer… Continue Reading “Foot 발 Training 훈련(18 & 20 Jul)”

Training Focus (훈련 초점, hulryon chojjom) – July 11 & 13

Our training focus is on Soo-Ki (Hands) One Steps this week. We will continue to draw real life applications from our Pyung Ahn forms. The basic form is just a “text book,” but it is our job and responsibility to interpret and apply the… Continue Reading “Training Focus (훈련 초점, hulryon chojjom) – July 11 & 13”