Self-Defence (Hosin Sul): Defense against a sudden attack (Dae Boori Gong Gyok): While sitting in an armchair: When sitting far

November 5, 2023

Self-Defence (Hosin Sul): Defense against a sudden attack (Dae Boori Gong Gyok): While sitting in an armchair: When sitting far

“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 sitting in an armchair: When sitting far

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

Both X and Y are sitting in front of each other on armchairs.

Method 1

X: Move the right foot forward, get up and form a right walking stance, while the right fist performs a middle obverse punch.
Y: Remain sitting while the left knife-hand performs an inside hooking block.
Y: Remain sitting, immediately after the block, with the left hand grab X’s right arm and pull it, while the right fist performs a high punch to X’s jaw.

Method 2

X: Hold both the armrests with both hands, push them down and get up, while the right foot performs a front snap kick.
Y: Remain sitting while an X-fist performs a front block.
Y: Immediately stand up and while standing up, the left foot performs a pressing kick.

Method 3

X: Move the left foot forward, get up and form a left walking stance, while the left fist performs a low punch.
Y: While sitting lean backwards while the left knife-hand performs a downward block.
Y: While leaning backwards raise the right foot to perform a middle snap kick.

Method 4

X: Hold both the armrests with both hands, push them down and get up, while the right foot performs a low front snap kick.
Y: Remain sitting and lean backwards while the right foot performs a hooking kick.

Method 5

X: Suddenly get up and form a left rear foot stance, while the right fist performs a low punch.
Y: Remain sitting and lean backwards while the right foot performs a crescent kick.
Y: Twist the upper body to the right, place both hands on the right armrest and push it down to get up, while the left foot performs a high side piercing kick.

Method 6

X: Twist the upper body to the left, place both hands on the left armrest and push it down to get up, while the right foot performs a low reverse turning kick.
Y: Remain sitting and turn the body to the left, while a twin straight forearm performs a checking block.
Y: Move the left foot forward, get up and form a right L-stance, while the right fist performs a middle obverse punch.

Method 7

X: Suddenly get up In a jumping motion and form a left X-stance, while the right fist performs an upset punch.
Y: Remain sitting while an X-fist performs a front block.
Y: Remain sitting while the left middle knuckle fist performs a high vertical punch.

Method 8

X: Move the right foot forward, get up and form a right walking stance, while the right knife-hand performs a front downward strike.
Y: Remain sitting while an X-fist performs a rising block.
Y: Remain sitting while the left foot performs a low twisting kick.

Method 9

X: Move the right foot and form a right rear foot stance, while performing a right side elbow thrust.
Y: Remain sitting while a twin palm performs a front block.
Y: Remain sitting while the right hand performs an angle fingertip middle thrust.

Method 10

X: Move the left foot and form a parallel stance, while the left fist performs a low side punch.
Y: Remain sitting while the left forearm performs a front block and the right flat fingertip performs a high thrust.

Method 11

X: Twist left and hold the left armrest with both hands, while the right foot performs a low side piercing kick.
Y: Lean backwards while the left knife-hand performs a side block and then with the left hand grab X’s right foot.
Y: Pull X’s right foot while the right foot performs a high front snap kick.

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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