Hand Techniques
Pig Foot
No. 1
Energy flows in two directions. One towards the thumb, another towards the four fingertips.
Duck Foot
No. 2
Spreading palms as wide as you can, energy flows towards all five fingertips. Central holder is Jang-Shim located in center of palm, connected towards all five fingertips.
Proper Posture to Increase Energy Level
1) Straight vertical line from Baek-Hwe to Hoe-eum* 2) Relax both shoulders and drop elbow joint slightly lower than shoulders 3) Bend wrist 90degrees 4) Do not expand rib cage -> expand lower abdomen instead Energy Sense – feel warm temperature on center of palm and electricity flow from...
A personal reflection on the benefits of Tae Kwon Do
By: Joan A. Ferraro
I began taking Tae Kwon Do classes at “Yoo’s Martial Arts” almost four & half years ago.
The school is located on Main St. in Tarrytown, just a little less than a mile from my residence in Sleepy Hollow, NY. I note the distance as, oftentimes, many folks utilize the travel involved with exercise as a deterrent (i.e., “excuse”) to regular attendance.
Master Yoo’s Push-ups
General Posture
• Palms are shoulder-width apart
If palms are too wide, this will eventually result in excessive vibration on your arms and lower Dahn-jun, causing you to lose energy
• Head line is straight, with eyes looking straight down
If you tuck your head up and look toward the front, it will bring heat energy too fast to your face because such angle blocks the cooling energy channel (Dok-Maek)
• Keep your bottom gently tight, tail bone in, keeping pressure on your lower Dahn-jun
• Thighs, calves and heels together
• Do not raise or lower your bottom
Raised bottom results in energy leaking through the Hoe-eum, and sinking bottom may cause lower back pain.