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VOLUME VOLUME 13 13 || ISSUE ISSUE 99 NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 2008 2008
THE BACK KICK How to deliver it properly
TAEGEUK IL JANG Pattern performed by Chris Pearson
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Back Kick By Grandmaster Tony Vohra 8th Dan Photographs by Master Jeff Scott-Smith 5th Dan. Assisted in demonstration of techniques by Instructor Joseph Turner 2nd Dan
n this article I will introduce you to the back kick which should be delivered with the heel of the foot whilst turning away from your opponent. The back is very similar to the side kick, but is done in conjunction with
a spinning movement which increases both impact power. You could consider back kick as a spinning side kick. Rather than do a forward movement one would spin in reverse. The kicking leg would bend with the knee coming up and
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the foot would travel straight in a direction to end up with the impact being with the heel or heel to base of the foot or heel to side edge of the foot. Depending on the reverse spinning movement and the extension of the leg.
Forward View: Right leg back sparring
Turning to look at target over your shoulder
Bend your knee up
Extend your leg concentrate on balance
Side view with left leg: Sparring stance
Turn on line
Bend leg
Kick with the left leg
Side view: Right leg back sparring stance
Turn look over right shoulder to target
Bend leg
Extend leg and kick
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With a body as a target: Sparring stance (above)
Turn to look at target
Bend leg
Practice Mid kick
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(Below) Extend kick to penetrate focus shield
Focus Shield work: Work with shield from sparring stance
Turn to look at target
The kicking technique is applied and practiced with your back foot from a static standing position. Once you are able to do the kick with good balance, you can practice with more of a spin and in stepping combinations. Remember to practise from the fighting stance and always aim the kick through your opponent’s centre line. Work on different distances for impact as you can have a target which is moving towards you whilst retreating, so impact can be made at different points of extension of the leg (depending on how far you are from your target). Start from Fighting stance with your left leg forward. Turn your head to look over your right shoulder rotating your body. See your target with your feet still on the floor. Bend the knee up, with the foot travelling in a straight line to impact with your chosen target, through the centre line of your body.
Face your partner (or a mirror) in left fighting stance. Practice using a mirror and work at a target to improve your positioning and range of impact. Now you have an idea of the basic movement involved, you need to practise so you can develop an accurate and devastating technique. First, practise on your own against the empty air but without using full power. Begin with your weakest leg first - because we all had one once! Start off by kicking to about waist height and gradually work your way up to head height and beyond. Once you’ve got your technique down, the next step is to find something to connect with - like a pad, focus mitt or punch bag. This will allow you to gauge your increasing power. Please remember: the force of a technique comes not from the fist or foot itself but from the power behind
it. Try to tighten your midriff/ abdomen to strengthen your impact on your target. When you are practicing try and concentrate on maintaining balance and special awareness as when we do advance techniques in the future, this will be very important. Once you are satisfied with your delivery to a stationary target, it’s time to practise with a partner. Practise kick for kick, moving forward (attacking), or backward and counter attacking. Master Tony Vohra is always pleased to advise individual students, clubs and instructors and he will arrange courses & seminars to suit at home and abroad. For further details, for individual stretching programmes or for access to Kukkiwon certification, contact: Tel: 00 44 (0)115 9780439; Fax: 00 44 (0)115 9785567 or visit www.martialartsvohra.com WWW.TAEKWONDOMAG.CO.UK TKD/KMA 143
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BOOK REVIEW
The Taegeuk Cipher by Simon John O’Neill
was asked to review this book for a number of reasons, firstly because obviously pattern applications are of particular interest to me and my Academy. Secondly to support the cause of making patterns have more function in TKD than they presently do (though that is changing) be it Ch’ang Hon/ITF or Kukki/WTF. Finally because I know and have seen Simons previous relaeses via the internet, they are not only good, but have far reaching consequences into the system of Taekwondo he practices. Okay, onto the book. Well, I knew it would be good and when I received it I was very impressed. The book isn’t just a collection of techniques and applications for the Taegeuk patterns (even though they form the core of the book) and even if it were, it would be worth the money for any WTF student and many other martial artists who don’t have the same focus in regards to their forms/kata/patterns. However, the book includes much more, such as an in-depth history of Taekwondo and its development, so much so I would think many Karateka would learn a lot from it simply for the amount of info on the
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pre-Taekwondo years and the background of famous Karate masters from all the various styles who form the lineage that eventually led to Taekwondos ‘official’ birth. The book includes much information on who helped develop the Taeguek patterns and how their history and influence infused the patterns with various selfdefence aspects such as grappling techniques, throws etc. and the research has Simon leading a compelling argument that the patterns are more than block, punch, kick! It also includes sections on the primary exchanges involved in a self-defence altercation and how the patterns relate, how to develop specific attributes to enhance what you learn/practice within the patterns, sections on patterns performance, sparring drills/exercises relating to pattern application and even a section on how to formulate a practical patterns related syllabus. Going onto the bulk of the book, the patterns are divided into chapters (obviously), however, the chapters are grouped to correlate to the stages involved in a self defence scenario, that of first attack, grappling range and finally advanced techniques, something which I think will help the student immensely. Of the chapters on each pattern, the basic steps/techniques of the pattern are shown by some smaller photographs at the top of each page, with the applications shown underneath in larger photographs. Each chapter covers each step of all the Taeguek patterns and involves mostly small combinations of techniques and how they combine to show the complete self defence applications. The only (minor) bad points are some of the pictures are darker and/or smaller than I would of liked and require closer scrutiny, though with that said, the majority are easy to see at first glance of the page (well, they were for me).
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Being a Ch’ang Hon student obviously these patterns aren’t the ones I practice, but I found myself actively searching out techniques & combinations that are similar to what I perform in my own patterns to give me a different perspective on combinations that I know already, of which they there are many. With this in mind I would obviously, without doubt recommend this book to all KKW/WTF students and instructors (perhaps even some of those running the KKW :-)), all ITF/Ch’ang Hon based students, many students of Karate and anyone else who likes reading about martial art histories or lack pragmatic applications within their own forms or katas, as you will undoubtedly find common ground. In fact, I would go so far as to say Simon should be acknowledge as starting what is likely to be a revolution in the KKW/WTF world, something I hope he is remembered for; in recognition of his fore sight, efforts and achievement in releasing this book. This book is 244 pages, a decent size of 18.9x24.6cm, perfect bound paperback with colour cover, black & white interior and has over 500 photos and lots of text. It will eventually be sold via Amazon, but at the moment it can be found/ordered on http://www.combat-tkd.com as well as http://www.lulu.com/content/2390574
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TAEGEUK IL JANG 18 Movements Taegeuk II Jang, the first pattern, symbolises the concept of keon. Keon is pure yin and represents the creative elements of heaven and light. It is the beginning and the source of all things to come in taekwondo. The pattern contains 18 movements (20 techniques) and uses all the basic techniques of taekwondo, these being middle section punch, front kick and elementary blocks.
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Begin from ready stance (joonbi seogi).
Turn to the left, moving the left foot into walking stance (ap seogi) and perform low section block (arae makki) with the left arm.
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Moving the left leg, turn 90 degrees to the left, facing the front in a front stance (ap koobi seogi) with the left leg forwards. Perform low section block with the left arm.
Whilst in the same stance, perform reverse middle section punch (baro momtong jireugi) with the right fist.
Using the right (i.e., the back) leg, turn to the right, taking up a walking stance with the right leg leading. Perform reverse middle section block (baro momtong makki) with the left arm.
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Step forwards with the right leg into walking stance and perform middle section punch (momtong jireugi) with the right arm.
Moving the right foot, turn 180 degrees to the right finishing in right walking stance and performing low block with the right arm.
Step forwards with your left leg into walking stance and perform middle section punch with the left fist.
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Step forwards with the left leg into walking stance and make reverse middle section punch with the right fist.
Using the left leg, turn 180 degrees to the left and take up walking stance with the left leg leading. Perform a reverse middle section block with the right arm.
Step forwards with the right leg into walking stance and perform reverse middle section punch with the left fist.
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Using the right leg, turn 90 degrees to the right, facing the front, and take up front stance with the right leg forwards. Perform low section block with the right arm.
From the same stance, perform reverse middle section punch with the left arm.
Moving the left (i.e., the trailing) leg, turn to the left and take up a walking stance with the left leg leading. Perform a high section block (eogool makki) with your left arm.
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From the same stance, perform left front kick.
Land in left walking stance and perform middle section punch with your left fist as you land.
Using the left leg, turn 90 degrees to the right into front stance (facing back) and perform low section block with the left arm.
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From the same stance, perform front kick (ap chagi) with the right leg.
Land in walking stance with your right leg forwards and perform middle section punch with the right fist as you land.
Using the right leg, turn 180 degrees to the right and take up walking stance with the right leg forwards. Perform high section block with your right arm.
The first training pattern symbolizes the concept of Keon. Keon is pure Yin and represents the creative elements of heaven and light. It is the beginning and the source of all things to come in Tae Kwon Do. The pattern contains 18 movements (20 techniques) and uses all the basic techniques of Tae Kwon Do, the middle section punch, front kick and fundemental blocks. This pattern should be performed with a powerful freshness and a sense of beginning. The pattern is performed by 3rd Dan instructor Chris Pearson of Golden Phoenix Tae Kwon Do
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Step forwards with your right leg into front stance and perform middle section punch with your right fist.
Pivoting 180 degreesc on the right foot, move your left leg into ready stance.
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