Botany Taekwon-Do

STANCES

 

Bending ready stance A (guburyo junbi sogi A)

 

When standing with a left foot executing a right forearm guarding block, it is called a left bending ready stance and vice-versa. It is principally used for a preparatory position of side piercing and side thrusting kicks.

 

 

Fixed stance (gojung sogi)

 

It is an effective stance for attack and defence to the side. This stance is similar to the L-stance with the following exceptions:

• The body weight is distributed evenly on both legs. (50 - 50)
• The distance between the big toes is about one and a half shoulder width.

             When the right foot is advanced the stance is called a right fixed stance and       vice-versa. It is always half facing, both in attack and defence.

 

       Close stance (moa sogi)

 

        Stand with the feet together.                  

        It can be either full facing or side facing

 

 

Close ready stance A (moa junbi sogi A)

The distance between the philtrum and the fists is about

30 centimetres.

 

 

DEFENSIVE TECHNIQUES

 

Inner forearm circular block

(an palmok dollimyo magki)

 

This technique is to block a combination of hand and foot attack. A walking stance is most suitable for this block.

• The fist should reach the same level as the defender's shoulder.
• This shoulder should be slightly lower than the opposite one at the moment of the block.
• The blocking tool should reach the attacking foot in a large circular motion to enable the blocking hand to scoop the foot.
• Keep the body half facing the target at the moment of the block.

 

 

Crescent kick (bandal chagi)

 

This kick is used for blocking the attacking hand or foot to the middle section and area below. The sole of the foot is the tool, which should reach the target in an arc.

An advantage of this technique is that the blocking foot can be available for a swift counter attack. The main target should be the elbow joint, Achilles tendon or ankle joint with the forearm and outer or inner tibia secondary. Though the outside block is more effective, an inside block is also used frequently.

Keep the back heel faced downward at the moment of the block. This technique is classified into low and middle crescent kicks.

 

OFFENSIVE TECHNIQUES

 

Fixed stance side punch

 (gojung so yop jirugi)

When the punch is delivered to the flank it is called a side punch.

This technique can be found in the pattern Won-Hyo.

Movements 3 & 6.

 

 

Knifehand inward strike

(sonkal anuro taerigi)

 

The attacking tool reaches the chest line at the moment of impact. In this case being the knifehand. This technique is effective in attacking the target located at the side front.

 

Reverse knifehand strike (sonkal dung taerigi)

 

This is mainly performed with walking, sitting and X-stances

but occasionally a parallel or close stance is used. Bring the

opposite hand under the elbow joint at the moment of impact

and be sure to attack the target from the side front so that

the reverse knifehand stays at the centre of the attackers

own body.

 

 

Vertical kick (sewo chagi)

 

This technique is employed in attacking the target from a 90-degree angle. It is performed mainly with the footsword and occasionally with the reverse footsword. The foot must be vertical to the target while bending the leg about 30 degrees at the moment of impact. The attacking tool reaches the target in an arc.

 

 

Pick shape kick (gokaeng-i chagi)

 

This is a variation of a downward kick. The attacking tool reaches the target in a vertical line, and besides its

attacking role is frequently used in harassing and keeping away the opponent. The back heel and ball of the foot are used as the attacking tools. Be sure to keep the leg straight while it is rising. The heel of the stationary foot is normally off the ground while rising.

Back Heel

The skull and clavicle are the primary targets, with the chest and face secondary. The point of focus should not be lower than the attackers own shoulder and the leg should be bent about 45 degrees at the moment of impact.

Ball of the foot

The face is the primary target with the jaw and the temple secondary.

Keep the leg slightly bent at the moment of impact.

 

Twisting kick (bituro chagi)

 

If the attacking tool approaches the target area describing an out curved line the kick can be defined as a twisting kick. The kick is divided into low, middle and high twisting kicks. The foot should be

vertical to the target at the moment of impact except for the case of a high twisting kick.

 

Low Twisting Kick

It is used in attacking the opponent in front. The inner thigh presents

the best target for this kick, and the ball of the foot is the supreme

weapon, though occasionally the knee and toes are used.

 

Middle twisting kick

This kick is used for attacking the opponent at the side

front. The philtrum, solar plexus and scrotum are the main

targets while the ball of the foot and instep are chiefly

used, though occasionally the knee or toes are used.

 

High twisting kick

This technique is employed in attacking the opponent

at the side rear. The face is the only target, and the

ball of the foot is chiefly used, though occasionally the

toes can be used when wearing shoes. Keep the back

heel facing front at the moment of impact.

 

Reverse hooking kick (bandae dollyo gorochagi)

This is a variation of a reverse turning kick, and has dual purposes. One is to kick

and the other is to hook the opponent who moves in during the execution of the kick.

• Bring the heel close to the body soon after the kick.
• Bend the kicking leg properly during the kick.

 

PATTERN

 

Won-Hyo Tul 28 movements

 

Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 AD

 

 

 

Ready posture: Close Ready stance A

1. Move the left foot to B, forming a right L- stance toward B while executing a twin forearm block.

2. Execute a high inward strike to B with the right knifehand while bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder, while maintaining a right L - stance toward B.

3. Execute a middle punch to B with the left fist while forming a left fixed stance toward B, slipping the left foot to B.

4. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to A, forming a left L- stance toward A while executing a twin forearm block.

5. Execute a high inward strike to A with the left knifehand while bringing the right side fist in front of the left shoulder, maintaining a left L - stance toward A.

6. Execute a middle punch to A with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward A, slipping the right foot to A.

7. Bring the right foot to the left foot, and then turn the face toward D while forming a right bending ready stance A toward D.

8. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the left foot.

9. Lower the left foot to D, forming a right L - stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knifehand.

10. Move the right foot to D, forming a left L - stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knifehand.

11. Move the left foot to D, forming a right L - stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knifehand.

12. Move the right foot to D, forming a right walking stance toward D while executing a middle thrust to D with the right straight fingertip.

13. Move the left foot to E, turning counter-clockwise to form a right L - stance toward E, at the same time executing a twin forearm block.

14. Execute a high inward strike to E with the right knifehand, bringing the left side fist in front of the right shoulder while maintaining a right L - stance toward E.

15. Execute a middle punch to E with the left fist while forming a left fixed stance toward E, slipping the left foot to E.

16. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to F, forming a L – stance toward F while executing a twin forearm block.

17. Execute a high inward strike to F with the left knifehand, bringing the right side fist in front of the left shoulder while maintaining a left L - stance toward F.

18. Execute a middle punch to F with the right fist while forming a right fixed stance toward F, slipping the right foot to F.

19. Bring the right foot to the left foot, and then move the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a circular block to CF with the right inner forearm.

20. Execute a low front snap kick to C with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 19.

21. Lower the right foot to C, forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the left fist.

22. Execute a circular block to CE with the left inner forearm while maintaining a right walking stance toward C.

23. Execute a low front snap kick to C with the left foot, keeping the position of the hands as they were in 22.

24. Lower the left foot to C, forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.

25. Turn the face toward C, forming a left bending ready stance A toward C.

26. Execute a middle side piercing kick to C with the right foot.

27. Lower the right foot on line CD, and then move the left foot to B, turning counter-clockwise to form a right L - stance toward B, at the same time executing a middle guarding block to B with the forearm.

28. Bring the left foot to the right foot, and then move the right foot to A, forming a left L- stance toward A while executing a middle guarding block to A with the forearm.

End: Bring the right foot back to ready posture.

 

 

Wonhyo (617-686), one of Korea's most beloved and unconventional monks.

 

 

SPARRING

 

• Two step sparring (ilbo matsogi)

Defender: Own choice of blocking and counter attacks

The attacker performs the following attacks:

From a right L-stance guarding block, move forward and perform:

1. Right walking stance front punch / left middle front snap kick.

2. Right middle front snap kick / left walking stance high front punch

3. Left L-stance side punch / left middle front snap kick

4. Right middle front snap kick / Left fixed stance side punch

5. Left L-stance knifehand side strike / left middle front snap kick

6. Right middle front snap kick / left walking stance backfist side strike

 

• One step sparring

 

• Free sparring (jayu matsogi)

 

 

SELF DEFENCE (hosin sul)

Showing: attacking, breaking and releasing techniques

• Release per Do-San
• Lapel grab with one hand
• Lapel grab with two hands
• Bear hug from behind - over arms
• Bear hug from behind - under arms
• Two hand wrist Grab From Behind
• Two Hand Shoulder Grab From Behind

 

FITNESS

• Hold plank for 60 seconds
• 10 x Sit up’s
• 5 x Push up’s

 

DESTRUCTION

• Turning kick (dollyo chagi)
• Back fist side strike ADULT
• Back piercing kick

 

THEORY

 

All Taekwon-Do Terminology above

Meaning of the Green Belt

Green signifies the plants growth as the Taekwon-Do skill begins to develop.

Rules of conduct: Dress for training.

Refer to 10th Gup syllabus