Importance of the Back Kick
The back kick is an extremely powerful and potentially lethal weapon. It can be much more powerful than a roundhouse kick, carrying over 1,500 lbs. of force upon impact. However, proper execution is more difficult. The primary challenges to the back kick are accuracy and power.
Meditation after Training
Meditating after training helps to calm down brain waves and relieve excess body heat through the mouth and pores by repeating simple motions with corresponding breath work. In a short time the body temperature goes from being overheated to moderate. In addition, meditation improves circulation...
Master Yoo’s Training guide – Part 2 Method of meditation before and after martial arts training
THREE-MINUTE MEDITATION METHOD BEFORE TRAINING Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, place your palms together. Grab the floor with your toes (“tiger toes”) and feel the soul of your foot (yong-chung) Pull your tailbone slightly in and upwards – you should feel pressure/awakening of your lower dahn-jun As you...
Master Yoo’s Training Guide – Part 1 | BENEFITS OF MEDITATION BEFORE AND AFTER MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
1. Benefits of meditation before martial arts training By meditating before martial arts training we are able to clear distractions and lead our consciousness into a single direction by receiving pure cosmic energy into the Baek Hoi. This results in enhanced level of concentration. Meditation also awakens...
BENEFICIAL TRAINING TO OVERCOME BREATH DIFFICULTY
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Improving Lung and Heart Condition by Developing Breathing Muscles
Assume proper push-up posture (palms under your shoulders, feet together, back straight)
Begin with inhale, and slowly bend your elbows while expanding your chest and tilting your head backwards to further expand your chest breathing muscles
Essential elements to become Leaders are SVA Smile + Voice + Action= SVA
Essential elements to become Leaders are SVA Smile + Voice + Action= SVA Smile Energy – This is more than just smiling. It means keeping a positive attitude even in difficult conditions. Smile helps to release fear and grow confidence. Voice Energy – Sound is one of the...
Meaning of Jeol(=bow)
‘Jeol’ is a expression of both ‘저:Jeo(My)’ and ‘얼:Eol(Spirit)’.
A ‘Jeol’, which is expressed from a healthy body and a bright mind, is not only beautiful and noble, but also delivers a communication with mother nature.
Depend on mental states of person, ‘Jeol’ can be expressed whether beautifully or perversely.
When a person ‘Jeol’ on one’s opposite, it is a gesture of respect for human beings.
On the other hand, if a person ‘Jeol’ in front of nobody, this person expresses his or her gratitude to the other human being or mother nature through spiritual connection.
Accordingly, we can persue harmony with the others and mother nature through proper ‘Jeol’ that makes energy filled with respect and gratitude.
Written by Ji do ja nim Yoo
Translated by Hyun soo Chung
Master Yoo’s Self Defense Techniques
Groin Kick
No. 1
Useful when opponent is in open stance (feet even). Apply front snap kick using instep of foot, targeting the genitals. Be sure to apply full snap and stay at safe distance by leaning upper body backwards as you perform the kick.
Proper way of Double Knife-Hand Back Stance
Empty your thoughts Set your eyes to the horizon Relax facial muscles Loosen your shoulders Drop your elbows Bend your front wrist at a 90 Degree angle Make your rear palm parallel with the ground Relax your chest Feel a gentle pressure on your lower abdomen Straighten your spine and slightly pull your tailbone...
Achieving Yellow Belt
Achieving yellow belt is a milestone that that is more than symbolic of having completed a three-month training period. This initiation period into the art of Taekwondo is a turning point in a student’s athletic and personal life.
Students learn basic kicks, punches, blocks and stances that will lay the foundation for fancier kicks and other more advanced techniques that will follow. However, students learn that these basic techniques can be vastly enhanced with the expression of an inner energy that in many cases was “trapped” inside of them. This inner energy, expressed through their “Ki-hup” sound, supports their physical energy as they start to improve their physical conditioning. This new expression of energy is transformative, with new students undergoing a surge in self-confidence and a thirst for taking on new challenges. For many, progress in goals including weight loss, greater speed and increased flexibility are already palpable by the time they earn their yellow belt.
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...