Tang Soo Do Karate Intermediate Motion Number Three

 Chumbae stance.

1) Look to the left, fold for a left outside block, then step 1/4 turn to the left to a back stance as the left hand outside block is completed.

2) The right foot slides up to the left foot on a slow count of 2.

a) On completion of the slide-up, the right hand punches to low block position (as the left hand remains in an outside block). Then, hand positions switch twice:

b) the left hand punches to low block position (as the right hand switches to an outside block), and the

c) right hand punches to low block position (as the left hand switches to an outside block). Thus, these moves end in the original double block position.

3) Look to the right, fold for a right outside block, then step 1/2 turn to the right to a back stance as the right hand outside block is completed.

4) The left foot slides up to the right foot on a slow count of 2.

a) On completion of the slide-up, the left hand punches to low block position (as the right hand remains in an outside block). Then, hand positions switch twice:

b) the right hand punches to low block position (as the left hand switches to an outside block), and the

c) left hand punches to low block position (as the right hand switches to an outside block). Thus, these moves end in the original double block position.

5) Look to the left, fold for a left hand reinforced outside block, then step 1/4 turn to the left to a front stance as the reinforced outside block is completed.

6) Step forward into a front stance with a right reinforced spear hand focused at solar plexus level.

7) a) The right hand closes to a fist (in a grab motion) and pulls to the right hip with the elbow extending. Fold for a left spinning bottom fist.

b) Step forward to a straddle leg stance and strike.

8) Step forward into a front stance with a right center punch/ *Ke-I.

9) Pivot 1/2 turn to the left on the ball of the right foot. The left knee simultaneously lifts (similar to a front kick preparation), and fists raise above the head (palms forward, similar to a knife hand position but higher).—This is a trapping position to bait the opponent to attack. Hold this position, demonstrating balance, for a count of 3.

Hands and feed descend in a count of 4.

Knuckles come to hips and feet come together simultaneously.

12) In this position, hips tilt forward in preparation for a kick. The left foot steps slightly forward, turning outward at a 45 degree angle.

13) a) Fists stay pinned to the hips while the right foot crescent kicks, recoiling and stomping into straddle leg stance while

b) simultaneously blocking with the right elbow (—in the same direction as an inside block with the right elbow while fists remain on hips).

c) The right fist leaves the hip and snaps a back fist to the opponent’s temple,

d) recoiling quickly to the hip, and the upper body returns to an upright position.

14) The right foot pivots on the heel, turning forward in preparation for the left crescent kick

a) Fists stay pinned to the hips while the left foot crescent kicks, recoiling and stomping into straddle leg stance

b) while simultaneously blocking with the left elbow.

c) The left fist leaves the hip and snaps a back fist to the opponent’s temple,

d) recoiling quickly to the hip, and the upper body returns to an upright position.

15) The left foot pivots forward on the heel, and

a) fists stay pinned to the hips while the right foot crescent kicks, recoils, and stomps into straddle leg stance,

b) simultaneously blocking with the right elbow.

c) The right fist leaves the hip and snaps a back fist to the opponent’s temple, and the upper body returns to an upright position. However, the fist does not recoil but instead remains extended.

16) The following occur simultaneously:

a) the right foot pivots forward on the heel, the right fist turns palm down, and the left fist (on the hip) turns palm up.

b) Next: step forward with the left foot into a front stance and center punch simultaneously.

17) The right foot slides up the left foot and then out to a

18) straddle leg stance (on a slow count of four).

19) Look over the left shoulder. The left foot steps in 180 degree motion to the opposite straddle leg stance (—similar to stepping with a bottom fist). The left fist pulls back to the hip, delivering a left elbow to the opponent while the right fist punches over the left shoulder(elbow held high). [—This move simulates an elbow to the solar plexus and a punch to the face of an opponent behind you].

20) a) Look to the right (head snap).

b) Jumping off both feet and landing both feet simultaneously, jump up and to the right

c) Upon landing, switch hands in reverse position to move # 19 (right elbow to opponent while the left fist punches over the right shoulder) / *Ke-l

Wait for the perow command; the right foot steps back to Chumbae stance.

This form simulates a defender who is fighting against 3 attackers.

 

RULES AND HELPFUL HINTS

• This form should take approximately 35 seconds to perform.

• This is the first introduction in a form to the demonstration of balance moves, inside crescent kicks, and double strikes.

• In this form, the second Ke-I does not occur on move # 16 but on move #

20.

• On move # 17, keep the left knee well bent to maintain even head level on each motion.

• Demonstrate correct stances going down the center: front stance, front stance, straddle leg stance, front stance. Be sure the first stance down the center is a front stance and not a back stance (—a common error!)

• Moves # 9 through 12 need practice for the demonstration of balance.

• Take longer stances up the center and shorter stances back down the center to meet your starting mark.

• Be sure to practice on a seam on a line for the inside crescent kicks down the center of the form. Remember to maintain consistency of the stances and to keep fists on hips.

This form simulates a defender who is fighting against 4 attackers.