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Korean Forms

This forum is dedicated to an exchange of ideas relating to the practical application of the forms of Korean systems such as Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do etc. Increase your understanding of forms whilst helping others to do the same.

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Taeguek Yi Jang form 2 - Drills and applications

For the second form of the 8 Korean Taeguek forms we focus on Limp clearing - make room and strike.

For each form we have chosen 3 main applications, the teaches elements we find important for that particular grade. The main applications are also linked to the HAOV inspired selfdefence elements for that grade.

The video shows: applications, flow drill and live drill for the grade.

https://youtu.be/d4Qb3Khk6Z0

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Taegeuk Ill Jang - Taeguek 1 - Applications and drills - PART 2

Because we ease our students into forms and applications, they are working with the same form for both 10. kup and 9. kup.

For the 9th kup the focus is on dealing with Lapel grabs, and introducing the cover.

For each form we have: 3 core applications, a flow drill and 1-2 live drills.

https://youtu.be/i5XMikeTsaY

 

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Taegeuk Ill Jang - Taeguek 1 - Applications and drills

Wanting to integrate a more holistic and pratical approach in our Taekwondo, we wanted to make a clear progression at each belt level, from the Taegeuk - (kata) to the selfdefence applications based on the HAOV typology onto live drill that test some of that skill set.

We set out to create a short video for each form.

This is the drills for the first belt, we decided to start with wrist grabs as a way to ease the students into self defence, and the mindset.

https://youtu.be/EfKx41i2CWY

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Azato's picture

Kong Sang Koon Opening Movements

Hey everyone,  

This is my interpretation for the opening movements found in Kong Sang Koon. Very simple but effective. Would love to know what you think of it. Thanks!

http://youtu.be/sV56N9z1ORE

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Azato's picture

Naihanchi Elbow Strike Live Application

Hey everyone,

 

This is a short video of the elbow strike from Naihanchi being used in training against a resisting partner. Hope you enjoy, thanks!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QAubN6N6q8&t=5s

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Tae Gi Hyul - obscure Moo Duk Kwan hyung

Hello all, I am trying to do some research on the origin/lineage of a series of hyung called Tae Gi Hyul. There are two forms that go by the name (Il and Ee) and they are practiced by very few remaining Korean martial artists. The two forms were passed down by my grandmaster, the late GM Richard Chun.

Based on the research I've done so far it seems as though the Tae Gi Hyul forms are practiced exclusively by those who come from a Ki Whang Kim lineage, including Chuck Norris and Pat Johnson.

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Taeguek Ill-Jang

The benefit of working with a blank canvas - or the lack of good explanation for the Kukkiwon Taegueks(kata) - is that when developing a practical sylabus, you can decide what skills you want to develop with what form.

We decided that the first form Taeguek Ill jang, should teach simple escapes from wrist graps, progressing to a lapel grap (the technique is borrowed from Iain). Our thoughts behind this is to ease the students into the mindset, and use the first two grades to teach the inportance of creating space, and covering.

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Azato's picture

Practical Tang Soo Do - Form, Interpretation, Application

Hey everyone,

This is a video from one of my classes where I am giving a brief explanation of my approach of forms practice. I lay out how we start with the movements, interpret them with a compliant partner, and apply them against a resisting partner. I use sequences from Naihanchi and Pyung Ahn Ee Dan as examples.

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Pyung Ahn Ee Dan (Pinan Shodan/Heian Nidan) Opening Applications

Hey everyone,

In this video I'm teaching some of my students the opening movements of Pyung Ahn Ee Dan (Pinan Shodan/Heian Nidan) along with the practical application of those movements. I've gotten to the point with my bunkai practice that I finally feel comfortable teaching these things side by side. Hope you enjoy. Thanks!

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Practical Applications for Naihanchi Cho Dan

Hey Everyone,

These are 4 drills that cover the first Naihanchi from from beginning to end. I've been playing around with and refining them. Hope that you find them useful or at least interesting. Thanks!

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