CTpizzaboy Posted December 17, 2001 Share Posted December 17, 2001 I did not know that we were suppose to use the instep when performing a roundhouse kick in competition. In class, we are always thought to kick with the ball of the foot. I do use the instep-roundhouse in competition because the technique is alot faster than having to pull the toes back and chambering the roundhouse kick. Canh T.I often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBN Doug Posted December 18, 2001 Author Share Posted December 18, 2001 mastertae, I've been enjoying your posts, and insight to the Korean arts. If you get the chance, post some information on yourself over in the Introduction section. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niel0092 Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Yeah, I'd agree with mastertae. Most strikes in TKD should be aimed at pressure points, or joints. But this isn't really done in competetion sparring, well, maybe the solar plexus. It is right under that target on the chest gear. So the breakdown as I see it is: 55-60% kicks, 45-40% hand techs which would include strikes, throws and joint locks. Sweeps fit in there somewhere, part hands and part feet I guess. "Jita Kyoei" Mutual Benefit and Welfare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niel0092 Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Delivery of tech's: We're taught 8 "basic" strikes (striking surfaces actually) with the hand by orange belt (4-5 months). Fore fist punch, back fist, hammer fist, knife hand, ridge hand, spear, palm, arc strike (open hand, keep fingers together except thumb as if you were to pick up a glass, strike to the throat). Add variations to the tech's ie jab vs hook punch, inside, outside, spin, palm up, palm down,etc and other oddball strikes (eagle claw, vulcan eye gouge-for lack of a better term) and the number goes up quickly. As for kicks most of the basics can be done spinning so: front, round, side, back, inside crescent, outside crescent, ax, hook, spin heel, eh... you can all think of more I'm sure. Add knees, elbows, your head, and any unconventional way to strike with a part of your body add you've got so many options it will make your head spin! [ This Message was edited by: niel0092 on 2001-12-18 19:02 ] "Jita Kyoei" Mutual Benefit and Welfare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickChick Posted December 19, 2001 Share Posted December 19, 2001 I was reading the posts regarding the various ways to throw a roundhouse and I have been trained to throw with instep (inner ridge of foot) in sparring and using the ball of foot when it comes to breaks or hitting target/heavy bag. True niel0092 ... the options are endless and each school/club instructs differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonnis Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 la la la la la lllllllllllllllllllllla la la la la la there were 30 something other of these entries.......but i won' bore you with those, so i cleaned it up....one is enough........ [ This Message was edited by: iamrushman on 2002-02-18 18:07 ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBN Doug Posted January 31, 2002 Author Share Posted January 31, 2002 Excuse me. Do you have a point to make with two and a half pages worth of la las? Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 No I don't think so. I have banned this user and if they wish to apologize, they can e-mail me at patrick@ifroggy.com. 1 or 2 test posts are fine... but 36 is not. Get this thread back on track for me Doug. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBN Doug Posted January 31, 2002 Author Share Posted January 31, 2002 Wheeeeew! Gladly Grandmaster. Now, I've seen in some of the other threads that some TKDs do teach at least a limited amount of grappling. For those that do, how much focus is there, at what point did you learn them, and what are a couple examples? :???: Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBN Doug Posted February 12, 2002 Author Share Posted February 12, 2002 Anybody here have an answer for this? I'm genuinely interested in finding out more about other Korean systems. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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