Tang Soo Do Karate Basic Form #3 

 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 outside block is completed.

2) Extend the blocking arm, step forward to a front stance, and simultaneously center punch (right arm).

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 outside block is completed.

4) Extend the blocking arm, step forward to a front stance, and simultaneously center punch (left arm).

5) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, then step 114 turn to the left to a front stance as the low block is completed.

6) Raise the blocking arm and step forward to a side punch.

7) Step forward with a (left) spinning bottom fist.

8) Step forward with a (right) side punch/ *Ke-l

9) Look to the left, fold for a left outside block, then step 3/4 turn to the left to a back stance as the outside block is completed.

10) Extend the blocking arm and step forward in a front stance to a center punch (right arm).

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

12) Extend the blocking arm and step forward in a front stance to a center punch (left arm).

13) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, then step 1/4 turn to the left to a front stance as the low block is completed.

14) Raise the blocking arm and step forward to a side punch.

15) Step forward with a (left) spinning bottom fist.

16) Step forward with a (right) side punch/ *Ke-l

17) Look to the left, fold for a left outside block, then step 3/4 turn to the left to a back stance as the outside block is completed.

18) Extend the blocking arm and step forward in a front stance to a center punch (right arm).

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

20) Extend the blocking arm and step forward in a front stance to a center punch (left arm). Wait for the perow command; the left foot steps back to Chumbae stance.

RULES AND HELPFUL HINTS

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

• Power is shown by shifting from one stance to another and includes:

Chumbae, back stance, front stance, straddle leg stance.

• Exaggerate the extension and snap of the blocking arm on corner moves.

• Keep momentum in a straight line forward when moving down the center.

• Distinguish focus levels between the bottom fist and side punch.

• Center punches are focused at solar plexus level.

• Side punches are focused in a direct line off the shoulder.

Note: Although focused off the shoulder, this punch is striking the opponent at solar plexus level because of the lowered straddle leg stance.

• Spinning bottom fists are focused at temple level.

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