Grandchampion round-hyung

Pittsburgh TSD Championship Chodan Hyung

More practice

Stances are too high!!!

These are the 3 forms for my dan rank for Grandmaster Ho Sik Pak's organization.

I think I'm turning Korean...

Trying to learn the Hwa Rang World Tang Soo Do versions of the hyung up to my belt rank. Naihanchi Ee Dan is a fun one that I like much better than the TKA version. I'll be posting some Wanduan and Chil Sun Sam Ro soon as well.

Untitled by jwluiza at Garmin Connect - Details

Untitled by jwluiza at Garmin Connect - Details

ERKC 2010 Wanduan

SORRY! Real Life Happened

So for this week:

In many areas Spring has arrived! So get outside!
Step 1: Get a friend with a camera and take snap shots of each move in the form as best as you can finish that form. Also take a photo of what the transition step should look like for each move. You can also use video camera and hold each position for reference.

You'll basically finish with your own photo reference for your form. Also by looking at the photos/video you'll be able to make sure you are performing the moves correctly.

Step 2: Starting at moving through the form very slowly, but hitting the transitions and end points perfectly. As the week progresses increase the speed with which you complete the form. Use video feedback to gauge your progress.

Good luck!

Evaluation of 3 Reps for Wanduan

Jake asked us to evaluate our reps for:
1. Precision
2. Consistency
3. Timing

I performed the reps within a 15 minute window. I recorded each rep, watched the video, thought through issues, recorded next rep, watched video, caught breath, recorded third video.

Precision

I find this set to be a bad baseline for precision. I'm still on an upward performance curve based on single repeats. I think the simple act of just watching my performance immediately after was a boon to my performance. I felt a really good progression with the individual techniques from each repetition.

That being said, I'm still not happy with the crispness of the down block, punch, punch, kick, elbow, down block sequences. There is a fine line between speed and complete techniques that I am still working on.

The leg breaks towards the end also look "muddy". I am working on having the Open Hand High Blocks landing with the stance, and felt I was relatively close on the third rep.

Consistency

I don't think I have reached a plateau of fitness and technique to gauge consistency yet. This means I just need to practice more.

Timing

I have a great reference for the timing I want. Other than my own physical limitations, the sequences have come along nicely in terms of grouping. I would like to slow down between sections though and bring up the performance aspect.