Tang Soo Do Karate Basic Form #2 

 Chumbae stance.

1) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, then 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) Step to a front stance (right leg forward) as a center punch is focused at face level.

3) Look to the right, fold for a right low block, then 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) Step to a front stance (left leg forward) as a center punch is focused at face level.

5) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, then 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) Fold for a right inside block. Step to a front stance (right leg forward) as the block (right hand) is completed.

7) Fold for a left high block. Step to a front stance (left leg forward) as the block (left hand) is completed.

8) Fold for a right outside block. Step to a front stance (right leg forward) as the block (right hand) is completed! *Ke-l

9) Look to the left, fold for a left low block, then 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) Step to a front stance (right leg forward) as a center punch is focused at face level.

11) Look to the right, fold for a right low block, then 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) Step to a front stance (left leg forward) as a center punch is focused at face level.

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 left arm blocks (and the right fist pulls back to the hip).

14) Fold for a right inside block. Step to a front stance (right leg forward) as the block (right hand) is completed.

15) Fold for a left high block. Step to a front stance (left leg forward) as the block (left hand) is completed.

16) Fold for a right outside block. Step to a front stance (right leg forward) as the block is completed/ *Ke-I

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

18) Step to a front stance (right leg forward) as a center punch is focused at face level.

19) Look to the right, fold for a right low block, then 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) Step to a front stance (left leg forward) as a center punch is focused at face level. Wait for the perow command; the left leg steps back to Chumbae stance.

RULES & HELPFUL HINTS

 

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

• The entire form is done in front stances.

• Corner moves (numbers 2,4, 10, 12,18, & 20) are face punches.

• Don’t swing punches in an upward movement but simulate an actual strike to the face.

• Fold before you step in center moves.

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