Self-Defence (Hosin Sul): How to release from a grab (Jappyosul Tae): While standing: When the foot is grabbed

September 7, 2023

Self-Defence (Hosin Sul): How to release from a grab (Jappyosul Tae): While standing: When the foot is grabbed

“Releasing is performed in three different ways: either by a direct attack to a vulnerable or vital spot, breaking the joint of the attacking hand or arm, or by a logical releasing motion which is usually accompanied by a counter attack.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.5. p.278)

While standing: Opponent grabs the foot

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

Method 1

X: With the right foot deliver a side piercing kick
Y: With an X-knife hand perform a checking block
Y: Grab the foot and twist it clockwise with both hands
X: Perform a back piercing kick with the grabbed foot

Method 2

X: With the right foot deliver a side thrusting kick
Y: With an X-fist perform a checking block
Y: Grab the foot and twist it clockwise with both hands
X: Turn the upper body and with the left knife-hand perform a side strike to the head of X

Method 3

X: With the right foot deliver a middle side front snap kick
Y: With an X-knife hand perfrom a front block
Y: Grab the foot and twist it clockwise with both hands
X: With the left foot skip towards X and perform a side piercing kick with the grabbed right foot

Method 4

X: With the right foot deliver a middle side front snap kick
Y: With an X-knife-hand perform a checking block
Y: Grab the right foot with both hands
X: Jump and push the grabbed foot towards Y, while the right flat fingertip performs a thrust to the face of X

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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