Tang Soo Do Karate Basic Form 1

All forms begin in Chumbae stance.

1) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, and step with the left foot 1/4 turn to the left, pivoting on the balls of the feet to a front stance: the left leg is forward, and the block and step are completed simultaneously.

2) Raise the left hand solar plexus level, step forward, and punch in front of the solar plexus:

the right leg is forward, and the right arm is out in center punch position.

3) Look to the right, fold for a right low block, and step with the right foot 1/2 turn to the right, pivoting on the balls of the feet to a front stance: the right leg is forward, and the block and step are completed simultaneously.

4) Raise the right hand, solar plexus level. Step forward and punch in front of the solar plexus: the left leg is forward and the left arm is out in (stepping) center punch position.

5) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, and the left foot steps 1/4 turn to the left, pivoting on the balls of the feet to a front stance: the left leg is forward, and block and step are completed simultaneously.

6) Stepping center punch with the right hand (front stance).

7) Stepping center punch with the left hand (front stance).

8) Stepping center punch with the right hand (front stance) / *Ke-I as the stance and punch lock out together.

9) Look to the left, the left hand folds for a low block, and the left foot steps 3/4 turn to the left, pivoting on the balls of the feet to a front stance: the left leg is forward, and the step and block are completed simultaneously.

10) Stepping center punch with the right hand (front stance).

11) Look to the right, fold for a right low block, and the right foot steps 1/2 turn to the right, pivoting on the balls of the feet to a front stance: the right leg is forward, and the block and step are completed simultaneously.

12) Stepping center punch with the left hand (front stance).

13) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, and the left foot steps 1/4 turn to the left, pivoting on the balls of the feet to a front stance: the left leg is forward, and the block and step are completed simultaneously.

14) Stepping center punch with the right hand (front stance).

15) Stepping center punch with the left hand (front stance).

16) Stepping center punch with the right hand (front stance) / *Ke-l as the punch and stance lock out together.

17) Look to the left, the left hand folds for a low block, and the left foot steps 3/4 turn to the left, pivoting on the balls of the feet to a front stance: the left leg is forward, and the step and block are completed simultaneously.

18) Stepping center punch with the right hand (front stance).

19) Look to the right, fold for a right low block, and the right foot steps 1/2 turn to the right, pivoting on the balls of the feet to a front stance: the right leg is forward, and the block and step are completed simultaneously.

20) Stepping center punch with the left hand (front stance).

Wait for the perow command, & step back with the left foot to Chumbae stance. The student should finish on the same mark and face in the same direction as in the beginning of the form.

IMPORTANT RULES AND HELPFUL HINTS

• This form is in I formation and should take approximately 20 seconds to

perform.

• The focus is on front stances, low blocks, & center punches (at solar plexus 4

level).

• Keep shoulders square.

• Show good head snaps before folds and turns.

• Maintain concentration; don’t allow eyes or mind to wander. (For example,

if a noise suddenly occurs in another part of the studio, the student should

j react to it).

• Ke-I loudly on moves # 8 and #16.

• Keep the upper body posture straight and eyes straight ahead (—don’t look

downl)

• When folding for a low block, be sure the palm of the blocking hand is

completely turned toward the ear, and the other hand is palm down.

 

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