This week our attention turns to One-Steps (Il Soo Sik Soo Ki & Jok ki). One-steps are far more than memorized sequences for belt testing. They are laboratories where we learn to transform the techniques found in our hyungs into practical self-defense. Every block, strike, stance, and angle has a purpose, and one-steps teach us…
Serious Approach Each of the attitude requirements is codependent with the others. This becomes immediately apparent when you move from the first to the second attitude. The first attitude explains why, but the second begins to explain how. In developing the mental and physical prowess of the practitioner (attitude 1), the student needs to approach…
Due Date: 21 July Mountain climbers are excellent for Tang Soo Do because they develop core stability, hip mobility, explosive footwork, cardiovascular endurance, and chamber speed. By incorporating different knee paths and hip heights, students can reinforce movements that transfer directly to kicking, stance transitions, and sparring. Challenge Goal: Build a Faster Core, Stronger Hips, and…
This week our attention turns to Hands One-Steps (Il Soo Sik Soo Ki). One-steps are far more than memorized sequences for belt testing. They are laboratories where we learn to transform the techniques found in our hyungs into practical self-defense. Every block, strike, stance, and angle has a purpose, and one-steps teach us how those individual…
The purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment. The attitude requirements of Tang Soo Do are designed to support mastery of the art. The first attitude requirement of Tang Soo Do addresses the purpose of training. Why do we train in Tang Soo Do? We train for mental and physical betterment.…
Challenge Rules – Due Date: 14 July Yup Cha Ki: There are three parts to every kick: the chamber, extension, and rechamber. Tuck the kicking knee into the chest, raising the foot in line with the knee, pointed at the target; extend the leg with a flexed foot position (pointing the heel and pulling the…
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