Chuck Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Yesterday at our Karate (Shotokan) Dojo, Gandmaster Hae Man Park (9th Dan) gave us (and others in attendance) a seminar on TDK Poomse (Taegeuk series)It was really insightful and definately interesting to see the differences and similarities between Shotokan and TKD.But learning from one of the architects of Taegeuk was really a big deal for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thats cool Chuck. Did he teach you any of the poomse? "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Thats cool Chuck. Did he teach you any of the poomse?Yes, We also went through basics, Taegeuk 6 and 7.It was really cool he broke it down in detail and went through the application of the moves.Also, afterwards we went to dinner (Korean of course).Grandmaster Park gave a great histroy lesson about the history of Palgwe, Taegeuk, TDK, TSD, and Karate. (translation was provided by Grandmaster Kim)I'm stil lin awe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Sounds like a great experience. He actually went into detail about the relations between TKD and Shotokan? https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) Sounds like a great experience. He actually went into detail about the relations between TKD and Shotokan?Yes, but a lot of stuff got lost in the translation because he hardly gave Master Kim a chance to translate. Master Park would talk for minutes between very brief periods of translation by Master Kim.He did go into detail how TKD is rooted in TangSooDo which is the Korean version of Karate-Shotokan (Teng/Chinese Hand)among other styles (i.e. the various Kwans, taekkyeon, etc). He explained the main difference as TDK developed, was of course the kicks.(This is interesting) Master Park stated (in part/and jokingly) the reason many of the Poomse forms start with a down block is because Karate's highest and only kicks were to the groin (front snap). Also more importantly, the Poomse(s) are based on the conepts of modern Karate as a defense art, so forms start with a block/defensive move. In TKD, TSD, and Shotokan all forms start with a defensive move. Edited February 23, 2010 by Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcemanSK Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 GM Park is a great man & a true treasure in Taekwondo. I've had the pleasure of training under him twice. I'd encourage anyone to go to seminar where he is teaching. Whether you're TKD or not, you will learn a great deal. Thanks for sharing your experience! Being a good fighter is One thing. Being a good person is Everything. Kevin "Superkick" McClinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Yes, thanks a lot, Chuck. Finding a Korean master who will actually admit to TKD's roots in Shotokan is tough to come by. I think it is admirable that he does so. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcemanSK Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Yes, thanks a lot, Chuck. Finding a Korean master who will actually admit to TKD's roots in Shotokan is tough to come by. I think it is admirable that he does so.Well, it's certainly surprising to hear it from someone of GM Park's status. Good stuff Being a good fighter is One thing. Being a good person is Everything. Kevin "Superkick" McClinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichi_Geki Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Yes, thanks a lot, Chuck. Finding a Korean master who will actually admit to TKD's roots in Shotokan is tough to come by. I think it is admirable that he does so.I believe that is a great feat of Mr Park's personal character. Alot of koreans still hold a deep grudge against japanese people for the containment and killing of many koreans during the occupation of Korea by the Japanese, and that was very sincere of Mr Park to admit roots within Shotokan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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