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

November 19, 2023

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

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

X and Y are sitting on a couch. Y is sitting far on the right side of X.

Method 1

X: With the right knife-hand perform a middle outward strike.
Y: Lean the body backward, while a twin straight forearm performs a checking block.
Y: Place both hands on the right side of the couch, and supporting with the hands stand up, while performing a middle reverse turning kick with the left leg.

Method 2

X: With a right back fist perform a horizontal strike.
Y: With a left straight knife-hand perform a checking block.
Y: Place both hands on the right side of the couch, and supporting with the hands, while sitting perform a middle side piercing kick with the left foot.

Method 3

X: Move the right foot to the right side and stand up, twist on the right foot and form a sitting stance facing Y, while the left fist performs a middle punch.
Y: Lean the body backward, while the right foot performs a crescent kick.

Method 4

X: Move the right foot to the right side and stand up, twist on the right foot and form a sitting stance facing Y, while the left fist performs a middle punch.
Y: Dodge to the right while leaning the body backward.
Y: With the right foot perform a low front snap kick.

Method 5

X: Place the left elbow on the left side of the couch, and supporting the body with the left elbow, perform a middle reverse turning kick with the right foot.
Y: With an X-fist perform a front block.
Y: With the left flat fingertip perform a middle thrust.

Method 6

X: While sitting turn right towards Y and place both hands on the back on the couch, supporting the body with the hands perform an outward vertical kick with the right foot.
Y: With the left straight forearm perform a checking block.
Y: With the left back fist perform a high side strike.

Method 7

X: Place both hands on the left side of the couch, supporting the body with the hands perform a high side piercing kick with the right foot.
Y: Dodge to the right, while leaning the body to the right and placing both hands on the right side of the couch.
Y: Push both the hands downward on the couch and stand up, twist on the left foot while the right instep performs a low side turning kick.

Method 8

X: Stand up and perform a dodging side piercing kick with the right foot while flying away from Y.
Y: With an X-knife hand perform a checking block.
Y: Stand up, twist on the left leg, while the right knee hits X in a turning 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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