Self-Defence (Hosin Sul): Defense against a sudden attack (Dae Boori Gong Gyok): While lying down

November 17, 2023

Self-Defence (Hosin Sul): Defense against a sudden attack (Dae Boori Gong Gyok): While lying down

“An unexpected attack can come at any time, any place. […] An attacker will usually have the initial advantage of surprise. A well trained student of Taekwon-Do, however, who has developed an instinctive conditioned reflex should stand a fairly good chance of blocking or at least deflecting a blow.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.5. p.314)

“The defender must know how to make use of his or her opponent’s momentum and force, while utilizing his or her dynamic and reflexive actions against momentarily undefended target.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.5. p.278)

While lying down

X (attacker), Y (defender). The roles of X and Y can be reversed so that both practitioners can practice all movements.

Y is lying with the back on the ground. X is standing.

Method 1

X: With the sole of the right foot, perform a stamping kick to the face of Y.
Y: With a twin palm block X’s kick.
Y: With both hands grab X’s right foot and twist it clockwise so that X loses balance.
Y: Immediately get up and perform any suitable technique.

Method 2

X: With the right fist perform a downward punch.
Y: Perform a twin palm block.
Y: With both hands grab X’s right hand and twist it to break the wrist or the elbow.
Y: Immediately get up and perform any suitable technique.

Method 3

X: Raise hand to punch.
Y: Before X is able to punch, perform a high twisting kick with the right foot to attack X’s floating ribs.
Y: Immediately get up and perform any suitable technique.

Method 4

X: With the right back heel perform a downward straight kick.
Y: Dodge by rolling away from X.
Y: Immediately get up and perform any suitable technique.

Taekwon-Do is a practical art; hence it can be learnt only from an instructor. Words, diagrams and videos can help only as a reference, and they cannot replace an instructor. Expert practical guidance from an instructor is invaluable.

“Certainly the most important asset any training hall can have is a good instructor. There is no substitute for a well-trained, intelligent, perceptive and patient instructor.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.6, p.17).

REFERENCE:

Choi, H. H. (1985). Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do (Vols. 1–15). Vienna: International Taekwon-Do Federation.

Also see:

Self-Defence Techniques (Hosin Sul): An Introduction

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