Notes from the 1998 ITFNZ Techniques Seminars
The 1998 Techniques Seminars were conducted by Mr Paul McPhail in Auckland,
Palmerston North, Wellington and Christchurch. Great numbers were achieved
in each centre with all venues packed to capacity.
The emphasis on this year's seminars was to reinforce the new grading
requirements being introduced November 1998. The procedure for 3 step
sparring was practiced, including two way 3 step sparring which green
stripes must know. It was also emphasised that equivalent stances must
be used - e.g. if you want to use an L-stance inner forearm block, your
partner should use an L-stance punch to attack.
All the new breaking requirements were practiced on pads and boards and
the following emphasised:
- Use maximum mass in all breaks (hip, sinewave, momentum etc)
- Use maximum acceleration of the attacking tool
- Make use of the maximum distance that the attacking tool can travel
(eg with the turning kick, pick the foot up early and kick on a wide
horizontal plane)
- Penetrate the target correctly - both by adjusting your distance
and by "thinking through" the target
- -Condition the attacking tools by use of pads and bags to strengthen
the muscles, in particular in the joints.
Black belts in their own session practised some of the more unusual kicking
techniques, including attempted breaks with the inward pressing kick (side
sole). A new appreciation for this kick was found by most.
A study in pattern diagrams followed with exercises with patterns Ge
Baek and Eui Am. Each group was firstly asked (with the help of tape and
chalk) to find exactly where movement 20 is in relation to the starting
point of the pattern. Key points in the pattern diagram where explained
and discussed.
Senior dans then had the opportunity to practice their own patterns.
Notes handed out at the course:
Explanation of Step Sparring Routines
3 step sparring
This is the initial basic sparring exercise for beginners. It is an exercise
for familiarisation of correct attack and defence techniques and correct
use of stances. There are two methods of practice: one way and two way.
1. One way (Han Chok)
The attack is executed only while stepping forward, and the defence while
stepping backward.
2. Two way (Yang Chok)
Both the attack and defence are executed while either stepping forward
or backward.
Both of them can be practiced either alone or with a companion.
When performing this level of step-sparring the student should keep the
following points in mind:
- The exercise should be performed against an attacker whose height
is the same as the defender. If the height is not the same, the stance
must be adjusted, e.g. the taller takes an L-stance while the shorter
takes a walking stance.
- It is important that all blocks are executed at the proper location
and with proper tools.
- The student should make every effort to use correct stances.
- An appropriate block, attack, or counter attack is a technique that
is taught to the student at their belt level by their instructor, a
technique that is in one of the patterns up to this level or one that
is listed as a 'required technique' in the Techniques Syllabus.
- The attacker will normally perform a walking stance middle punch,
but students are encouraged to defend against other attacks. Partners
can pre-arrange attacks, or the defender can simply ask the partner
to perform an attack other than a punch. All attacks are preceded by
the forearm low block on walking stance. The attacker should re-measure
before changing stances.
- 3 step sparring should be carried out without rushing, concentrating
on correct technique.
- The student can return to either a guarding block or parallel ready
stance following counterattacks with the foot.
- Any stances can be used when defending as long a correct distance
is maintained. As a general rule, if the defender is using an L-stance
defence, the the attacker should also be on L-stance.
Examples of 3 step sparring procedure
One way - without companion (10th & 9th gup)
1) At the command of sambo matsoki junbi, move the right
foot from an attention stance to form a left walking stance while executing
a low block with the left forearm (gunnun so palmok najunde makgi),
yell as a ready signal.
2) At the command sijak move the right foot forward performing
a right walking stance middle punch (gunnun so kaunde jirugi), followed
by a left, then right punch moving forward. Bring the right foot back
to a parallel ready stance.
3) Yell as a ready signal, then move the right foot back to form a
left walking stance while performing an inner forearm middle block (gunnun
so an palmok kaunde makgi), followed by a right then left block moving
backward.
4) Perform a flat fingertip thrust maintaining a left walking stance.
Bring the right foot back to a parallel ready stance.
One way - with companion (8th gup)
Distance measuring:
Both participants must come to attention. The attacker steps forward
placing the right foot to the outside the defender's left foot.
Preparatory moves:
The attacker steps back with the right foot while executing a left
walking stance forearm low block. The attacker should yell at the same
time as they execute the block. At the same time that the attacker steps
back into a left walking stance the defender moves the left foot to the
left into a parallel ready stance. The defender then yells as a ready
signal to begin.
1) First attack:
The attacker steps forward into a right walking stance placing the
right foot to the outside of the defender's left foot while executing
a right middle punch. The defender steps back with the right foot into
a left walking stance while executing a middle block with the left inner
forearm. The block should lightly contact the attacker's wrist.
2) Second attack:
The attacker steps forward into a left walking stance placing the
left foot to the inside of the defender's right foot while executing a
left middle punch. The defender steps back with the left foot into a right
walking stance while executing a middle block with the right inner forearm.
3) Third attack:
The attacker steps forward into a right walking stance placing the
right foot to the outside of the defender's left foot while executing
a right middle punch. The defender steps back with the right foot into
a left walking stance while executing a middle block with the left inner
forearm.
Counter attack:
The defender executes an appropriate counterattack.
Return to ready position:
Both the attacker and the defender step into a parallel ready stance,
with the attacker stepping backward and the defender stepping forward.
Next Routine:
If the distance between the participants needs to be readjusted, the
new attacker comes to attention. This will signal the defender that measurement
is necessary. The defender will then come to attention. The attacker steps
forward in order to re-check the distance.
Two way - with companion (7th gup)
Perform as above including the counter attack, then the attacker steps
backward three times executing the same three attack techniques. The defender
steps forward executing the blocks, then counter attacks with the other
hand or foot. The partners then switch roles.
FOOT DIAGRAMS
Walking stances (outside, inside, outside)
L stances (inside, outside, inside)
Walking and L stances (inside)
Destruction
From the November 1998 grading, any grade may be asked to do a basic
break, plus the new requirements for blue belts and above from November
are:
4th gup:
Front snap kick (Apcha busigi), side piercing (Yopcha jirugi), turning
kick (Dollyo chagi).
3rd gup:
Flying side piercing kick (Twimyo yopcha jirugi), flying turning kick
(Twimyo dollyo chagi), flying back kick(Twimyo dwit chagi).
2nd gup:
Knifehand side strike (Sonkal yop taerigi), reverse knifehand strike(Sonkaldung
taerigi), front elbow strike (Ap palkup taerigi).
One or more breaks may be asked for. Previous grade requirements may
be asked for also. Junior red belts do elbow only.
Credit points
Those grading for 2nd and 1st gup from November 1998 must submit a credits
list, achieving at least 4 and 6 points respectively.
Black belt class - pattern diagram notes
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