Tang Soo Do Karate Basic Form #1 Advanced

Chumbae stance

1) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, and step 1/4 turn to the left to a front stance as the left arm blocks (and the right fist pulls back to the hip).

2) a) A stepping front kick (right leg) is completed* simultaneously with a

b) center punch (right arm).

 
*Completed refers to the step (following the recoil) and the punch locking out together.

 3) Look to the right, fold for a right low block, and step 1/2 turn to the right to a front stance as the right arm blocks (and the left fist pulls back to the hip).

4) a) A stepping front kick (left leg) is completed simultaneously with a

b) center punch (left arm).

5) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, and step 1/4 turn to the left to a front stance as the left arm blocks (and the right fist pulls back to the hip).

6) a) A stepping front kick (right leg) is completed simultaneously with a

b) center punch (right hand).

7) a) A stepping front kick (left leg) is completed simultaneously with a b) center punch (left hand).

8) a) A stepping front kick (right leg) is completed simultaneously with a b) center punch (right hand) / *Ke-I

9) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, and step 3/4 turn to the left to a front stance as the left arm blocks (and the right fist pulls back to the hip).

10) a) A stepping front kick (right leg) is completed simultaneously with a

b) center punch (right hand).

11) Look to the right, fold for a right low block, and step 1/2 turn to the right to a front stance as the right arm blocks (and the left fist pulls back to the hip).

12) a) A stepping front kick (left leg) is completed simultaneously with a

b) center punch (left hand).

13) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, and step 1/4 turn to the left to a front stance as the left arm blocks (and the right fist pulls back to the hip).

14) a) A stepping front kick (right leg) is completed simultaneously with a b) center punch (right hand).

15) a) A stepping front kick (left leg) is completed simultaneously with a b) center punch (left hand).

16) a) A stepping front kick (right leg) is completed simultaneously with a b) center punch (right hand) / *Ke-I

 17) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, and step 3/4 turn to the left to a front stance as the left arm blocks (and the right fist pulls back to the hip).

18) a) A stepping front kick (right leg) is completed simultaneously with a

b) center punch (right hand).

19) Look to the right, fold for a right low block, and step 1/2 turn to the right to a front stance as the right arm blocks (and the left fist pulls back to the hip).

20) a) A stepping front kick (left leg) is completed simultaneously with a b) center punch (left hand).

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

IMPORTANT RULES AND HELPFUL HINTS

• This form is in I formation and should take approximately 30 seconds to perform.

• The entire form is done in front stances.

• Front kicks focus at groin level.

• Punches focus to the solar plexus.

• Step and punch should lock out together; place extra emphasis on the recoil of the front kick. The body moves slower than the hand; so at the last instant, snap the punch.

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