Totally Tae Kwon Do Magazine - Issue 20 - Usadojo
Totally Tae Kwon Do Magazine - Issue 20 - Usadojo
Totally Tae Kwon Do Magazine - Issue 20 - Usadojo
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Fig 21: Opponent throws lead leg<br />
turning kick defender pushes back<br />
out of range<br />
Points to remember<br />
1. Train to be in good condition, so you are not concerned about losing your wind.<br />
When fatigued move around your opponent without attacking until your wind is back<br />
never stand still.<br />
2. Move around in a side on defensive stance and be on the balls of your feet and be<br />
prepared to move in any direction.<br />
3. Use simple techniques first to find your range and to open up your opponent then<br />
finish with more complex techniques example, strike to the body first with fast quick<br />
kicks then go to the head with high section techniques.<br />
4. Avoid being predictable in your sparring.<br />
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Fig 22: Opponent moves<br />
forward and throws lead leg<br />
turning kick<br />
Thank you to Eastern Cyprus <strong>Tae</strong>kwon-do junior students for providing the<br />
photographs that accompanied this article.<br />
Jason Ainley, 4 th Degree Black Belt, Eastern Cyprus <strong>Tae</strong>kwon-do<br />
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Fig 23: Defender counters with<br />
back kick<br />
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<strong>Totally</strong> <strong>Tae</strong> <strong>Kwon</strong> <strong>Do</strong> - 27
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