Totally Tae Kwon Do Magazine - Issue 17 - Usadojo

1. Different angle of attack this time,
attacker lunges forward with down
ward attack
3. Defender applies downward
pressure with right forearm on
attackers upper arm
2. Defender steps forward and
blocks attack with chookio magi
while simultaneously executing
palm strike with right hand
4. Defender continues to apply
pressure steps through and takes
attacker to the floor
Putting the techniques into practise
Practising with a partner is essential to enable a student to develop timing and distance.
Start with your partner throwing half speed and power punches and then gradually
increases to full speed when timing improves. Practise the striking techniques against
impact shields, punch bags and body protectors.
Points to make 1 steps more effective
1. Attacker kihaps and immediately punches, not waiting for defender to kihap back.
2. Attacker lunges forward rather than just stepping.
3. Attacker throws wide swinging punches.
4. Defender steps inside of punching range.
5. Defender makes use of bodyweight by keeping arms close to body generating power
by the lunge forward focusing power through point of impact.
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