Sparring |
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There are three divisions of sparring practiced within the TAGB syllabus: Set, Semi-Free, and Free. These offer varying
degrees of choice of movements. Set Sparring consists of three-step, two-step, and one-step variants. Three-Step Set Sparring
is the most basic and One-Step the most advanced. Set Sparring is learnt as a colour belt. Semi-Free Sparring acts as a step
towards Free Sparring. Students must comply with strict rules about which movements they can use. Free Sparring is practised
from the half way point along the colour belts. |
THREE STEP SPARRING (SAMBO MATSOKI) |
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Three-step Sparring is designed for the beginner to learn the basic techniques. Three-step Sparring teaches the student many
things (i.e. proper distance, correct facing, forearm conditioning, correct blocks, correct stance, counter attacks and
timing).
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Attack: |
Always start in left walking stance, obverse low section outer forearm block, followed by three middle section front punches
in walking stance to the opponent's solar plexus. |
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Defences are as given below, starting from parallel ready stance:
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Defence | |
Counter |
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Right leg back walking stance, middle inner forearm block to the inside three times | |
Reverse punch |
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Left leg back L stance, middle inner forearm block to the outside three times | |
Move the left leg forward 45 degrees, move the right leg behind the opponent's front leg into a left L stance,
execute a knife hand strike to the back of the neck |
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Left leg back L stance, middle inward outer forearm block to the inside three times | |
Slide forward in a left L stance and execute a right front backfist strike to the opponent's nose |
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Left leg back L stance, middle inner forearm block to the outside three times | |
Move left leg into sitting stance, focus with left hand, execute a double punch to the opponent's kidney area |
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Right leg back L stance, middle outer forearm block to the inside two times | |
Move to right into sitting stance parallel to opponent. Execute a left outer forearm block and a high section punch
to the opponent's jaw simultaneously |
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Right leg back L stance, middle knife hand block to the inside two times | |
Move to the right, form a sitting stance parallel to opponent, execute left outward knifehand block and a high
inward knifehand strike to the side of the opponent's neck |
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Right leg back L stance, middle outer forearm block to the inside two times | |
Slide back at a 30 degree angle into right L stance with a forearm guarding block, execute right front kick
landing in a right walking stance and follow with a double punch to the opponent's solar plexus |
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Right leg back L stance, middle knife hand block to the inside two times | |
Slide back at a 45 degree angle into right L stance whilst performing a knifehand guarding block. Execute a right
side kick landing in left L stance, right knifehand strike to the opponent's neck |
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Right leg back L stance, middle palm pushing block to the outside three times | |
Slide back at a 45 degrees angle to the outside of your opponent into right L stance with a knifehand guarding
block. Execute a right mid section turning kick to the opponent's solar plexus, put the kicking foot behind the opponent's front
foot, landing in vertical stance whilst executing a knifehand strike to the back of the neck |
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Right leg back L stance, middle knifehand block to the inside two times | |
Slide back at a 45 degree angle into a right L stance with a knifehand guarding block. Execute a reverse side
kick with the right leg, land in right walking stance whilst executing a left hand reverse knifehand strike to the side of the
opponent's neck |
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THREE STEP SEMI-FREE SPARRING (BAN JAYOO MATSOKI) |
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This form of sparring is designed as a step forward from the basic three step sparring. It involves three consecutive attacks (hands
or feet) and three blocks or evasions, plus a counter attack. Three step semi-free sparring should not be hurried: the secret is
reaction force and quick, intelligent movements. This is where the true art of sparring is learnt.
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| Basic Level |
Attack: | Always start in right L stance whilst performing middle forearm
guarding block, then, kicking with the back leg each time, perform a front kick, side kick and turning kick. |
| Defence: | Always start in parallel ready stance and use any block suitable for each
individual kick. |
| Counter: | Reverse punch to the opponent's solar plexus. |
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| Intermediate Level |
| Attack: | Always start in right L stance whilst performing middle forearm guarding block,
then, kicking with the back leg each time, perform three kicks in any order from the following: front kick; side kick; turning kick;
reverse side kick. |
| Defence: | Always start in parallel ready stance and use any block suitable for each
individual kick. |
| Counter: | Any hand attack. |
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| Advanced Level |
| Attack: | Always start in L stance (right or left) whilst performing middle forearm
guarding block, then, stepping forward, execute any three techniques using the rear hand or foot. |
| Defence: | Always start in parallel ready stance and use any block suitable for each
individual technique. |
| Counter: | Any hand or foot technique. |
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TWO STEP SPARRING (IBO MATSOKI) |
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Two step sparring enables the student to confirm all he/she has learnt in three step sparring, against more varied attacks and to
develop combinations.
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| Attack: | Always start right leg back in L stance, with forearm guarding block. |
| Defence: | Always start in parallel ready stance. |
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Attack: | |
Right leg forward into right walking stance, obverse punch. Left low front snap kick |
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Left leg back into right walking stance, rising block. Right leg back into left walking stance, X fist pressing
block |
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Slide forward in walking stance, twin vertical punch to the opponent's face |
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Attack: | |
Right side punch, fixed stance, middle turning kick with left leg |
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Right leg back into right L stance, upward palm block. Left leg back into left L stance, waist block with right
outer forearm |
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Slide forward into right L stance, right elbow strike to opponent's abdomen |
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Attack: | |
Right leg front kick, step forward into left walking stance, high twin vertical punch |
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Right leg back into left walking stance, low X fist pressing block. Left leg back into right walking stance, high
outer forearm wedging block |
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Knee kick to solar plexus, while pulling the opponent's shoulders forwards and downwards |
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Attack: | |
Right flat fingertip thrust in right walking stance, middle side kick with left leg |
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Defence: | |
Right leg back into left walking stance, knifehand rising block. Left leg back into left L stance, inward palm
block |
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Front snap kick to coccyx, twin upset punch to kidney area |
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Attack: | |
Right leg reverse side kick, step forward into a left walking stance, high obverse palm strike |
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Right L stance, palm waist block. Left leg back into left L stance, inward outer forearm block |
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Form a right walking stance, middle left reverse knifehand inward strike (slipping the right foot) |
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Attack: | |
Right high turning kick, step forward into left walking stance, arc-hand strike to throat |
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Defence: | |
Move left diagonally forming a sitting stance, twin straight forearm block. Right leg back into right L stance,
palm hooking block (grabbing the arm) |
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Left side kick (still holding grabbed arm) |
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Attack: | |
Right fixed stance, side fist side strike. Left middle reverse turning kick |
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Left L stance, twin forearm block. Right leg back into right L stance, middle knifehand guarding block (sliding
away using block as guard only) |
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Right high reverse turning kick |
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Attack: | |
Right middle side kick, spinning high knifehand strike into right L stance (turning anti-clockwise) |
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Right L stance, inward inner forearm waist block, step left foot to right, step back into right L stance, knifehand
guarding block |
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Left X stance, high backfist side strike to temple or back of neck |
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ONE STEP SPARRING (ILBO MATSOKI) |
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One step sparring is the most realistic form of sparring there is, simply because the defender cannot foresee the attack coming.
Therefore, the defender must have very fast reflexes, in order to defend and defeat the opponent.
No lock restraints or takedowns
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Basic one step sparring (optional examples for 3rd Kup students):
Both attacker and defender start in parallel ready stance. The attacker steps forward into right walking stance and punches with
the right hand. On the second occasion, the same attacker steps forward into left walking stance and punches with the left hand.
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Move left leg forward 45 degrees, move the right leg behind the opponents front leg into a left L
stance, then execute a right knifehand strike to the neck, followed by a side kick and then step away |
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Step forward into left L stance and execute a right front backfist strike to the philtrum, followed by
an upset punch (left hand) and crescent punch (right hand). This can be alternated |
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Move the left leg into a sitting stance, execute a double punch, followed by a turning kick with the
right leg and a reverse side kick with the left leg |
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Move the right leg into a sitting stance, parallel to the opponent. Execute a left outer forearm block
and a high section punch to the jaw, simultaneously grabbing the opponents head with both hands and pulling it down whilst
performing a left knee strike |
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Move the right leg into a sitting stance, parallel to the opponent. Execute a left outer knifehand
guard and a high inward knifehand strike to the neck, followed by an upper elbow strike with the left elbow |
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Move right foot to left foot, pushing off the left foot and sliding back at 45 degreesinto right L
stance with a knifehand guarding block. Execute a right side kick, landing in left L stance with a right knifehand strike to
the neck. Grab the opponents punching hand with your left hand, pull it in and elbow strike to their head with the right elbow
whilst sliding into vertical stance |
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Move right foot to left foot, pushing off the left foot and sliding back at 45 degreesinto right L
stance with a knifehand guarding block. Execute a reverse side kick, landing in right walking stance whilst executing a left
hand reverse knifehand strike to the philtrum, then step out and perform a turning kick with the left leg, then step into a
reverse turning kick with the right leg (attacker performs checking block) |
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One step sparring (guidelines for 2nd Kup students):
Red belt students are expected to develop their own techniques for one step sparring using the following optional guidelines
(these are not in any set order!):
- Hand only
- Foot only
- Hand and foot
- Foot and hand
- Jumping
No lock restraints or takedowns
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ONE FOR ONE SPARRING |
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This is mainly used for stamina training between intermediate and advanced students. Both students start in fighting position and
when the command is given, one student will start with one technique, as soon as his technique is over, the other student attacks
immediately, and so on. Because this is a stamina exercise, it does not mean that techniques should be sloppy, they should be crisp
and well executed.
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FREE SPARRING (JAYOO MATSOKI) |
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Free sparring is basically putting what has been learnt so far into practice, with no pre-warning of attack. Therefore, not as
many defending techniques can be practised as in the other forms of sparring. Free sparring can be practised with no pads and
should be strictly non-contact.
Semi-contact sparring is allowed only with adequate protection (i.e. safety boots and gloves etc.). This type of sparring must
only be carried out under strict supervision of a qualified Instructor. |
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TOURNAMENT FREE SPARRING (JAYOO MATSOKI) |
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Free sparring In Tae Kwon-Do could be said to be a combination of all the different types of sparring that
a student has previously experienced e.g. three step sparring, semi-free sparring and so on.
To be a competent tournament sparring exponent certain skills have to be developed such as speed, timing, stamina,
balance, flexibility All these attributes must be used together as one unit.
However, probably the most important attribute for the student who wishes to enter competitions to possess is stamina.
This must be worked on continuously using a variety of exercises over a long period of time, not just days or weeks,
but months at a time. |
Most students when they free-spar, see it totally as a means of attacking an opponent with certain
techniques; what many students forget is that defensive movements, learnt in earlier types of sparring and basic
movements, should be utilised and are just as, if not more, important than attacking movements. Even when all the
skills have developed it still does not guarantee success - as with most things there is no substitute for experience.
Tournament sparring in Tae kwon-Do must be seen purely as the sport side of the Art and must not be confused with
self-defence. It is a completely separate concept and must be learnt and approached in a totally different manner. |
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