Won-Hyo Hyung Date: Jan 9, 2009 7:18:54 AM PST Author: Jdex In my ongoing strive to improve my kicking technique and balance I know that we have two side kicks within the pattern. There are two but both are different tactically. The first side kick after the outer forearm block and punch is offensive in that I am reacting to an attack and in a backward move. The second side kick application is moving forward on a defensive posture. I was looking at this due to control both balance and directing some penetration to each kick.. especially in the beginning. So I embed this in my mind as to what is coming next and why. It is still two side kicks but they are different.. any comments?   Reply to this Post

Won-Hyo Hyung Date: Sep 28, 2009 2:05:09 PM PDT Author: Kirk It seems that way to me also. The first seems as you kick someone coming at you then you are moving forward with the blocks then ending with a spearhand. It appears to me that after that you move on to a different opponent. I understod the second sidekick as defending, kicking, pushing, a opponent away then spinning and coming into a fighting stance as if after all that, daring them to attack again. Is my interpretation accurate?   Reply to this Post

Won-Hyo Hyung Date: Oct 29, 2009 11:25:13 AM PDT Author: Jdex Thank you for your comment Kirk. In the pattern itself I contend there are three attackers. In the final movements after the circular block and mid section punch, there is the end with the right yup chagi , followed by the swift turn to the left guarding block, then to right guarding block. This is the close of the defensive technique. What I find that helps me at the end of this pattern is after throwing the right punch, my left fist at my left hip... I draw the right fist back swiftly to the left hip as I am chambering the right yup chagi,. This provides better center balance and draws more power into the kick. I feel that visualizing through the movements develops the technique because you are now reacting, and whenever you react there is meaning, power and purpose.   Reply to this Post

Date: Nov 1, 2009 9:11:36 PM PST Author: Kirk I have been going over this pattern and it seems, and correct me if I am wrong, that there could be several different numbers of attackers. My first thought was there are 3 attackers but I have realized this pattern could vary greatly. What about having a large group of attackers? first one to your left as you circular block and then attack, second as you do the same to your right. Then the third in front of you as you perform a Yup chagi, 3 double knifhand blocks then a groin spear hand. Now,It is arguable that the following two circular blocks are against the same 2 that you contended with in the first two circular blocks but, after moving forward so much with the knifhands it may be two completely new opponents. Then the final opponent is as your going back the other way with the scooping blocks and Up chagi's and the final Yup chagi as you move in to fighting stances. As to your comment about the balance at the end I find you to be absolutely correct, much more balance and in turn more power and precision.   Reply to this Post