Self-Defence (Hosin Sul): Throwing and Falling Techniques (Dunjigi wa Torojigi): While Standing
“A throwing technique in Taekwon-Do is only used when you do not wish to seriously injure an opponent, to occasionally counter an opponent’s counter-attack or if an opponent is blocked in a way that it is impossible for him to utilize any of his attacking tools. As soon as a throwing technique is used, step back to avoid a counter-attack motion.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.5. p.341)
“The emphasis in falling is naturally placed on learning to fall without getting hurt and recovering as quickly as possible. […] there are certain basic rules that must be followed:
1. Relax the body.
2. Fall to the side rather than the flat of the back. The falling should be done with a rolling motion distributing the weight on the buttocks, side and shoulder.
3. Absorb the shock by striking the ground or floor with the palm of the hand.
4. Tuck the chin into the chest to avoid the head striking the ground or floor.
5. Raise the legs.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.5. p.341)
While standing
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 standing facing each other.
Method 1
X: In a parallel stance, with the right fist perform a middle punch.
Y: In a parallel stance, with the left palm perform an inside hooking block.
Y: With the left hand, grab X’s right wrist, while moving the right foot behind X’s right foot, and bringing the right palm towards X’s chin.
Y: With the left hand, pull X’s right wrist, while the right foot sweeps X’s right foot, and the right palm pushes X’s chin. X will fall down.
Y: Perform any suitable technique.
Method 2
X: In a walking stance, with the right flat fingertip perform a high obverse thrust.
Y: In a rear foot stance, with the right knife-hand perform an outward block.
Y: With the right hand, grab X’s shoulder, while placing the right foot to the side of X’s right foot.
Y: With the right footsword, lift X’s right leg, while pulling X’s shoulder with the right hand. X will fall down.
X: While falling down perform a middle twisting kick with the right foot.
Y: Dodge to the side.
X: Quickly get up and face Y.
Method 3
X: In a left L-stance, with the right fist perform a middle punch.
Y: In a rear foot stance, with the left knife-hand perform a reverse hooking block.
Y: With the left hand grab X’s right forearm, and move the right foot forward towards X’s inside left foot, while the right arm encircles X’s waist.
Y: With the right arm pull X’s waist forward, while the left hand pulls X’s right hand, and the right foot lifts X’s left foot. X will be thrown down.
X: While lying on the ground, perform a turning kick with the right foot.
Y: Dodge to the rear.
X: Quickly get up and face Y.
Method 4
X: In a walking stance, with the right fist perform a middle obverse punch.
Y: In a walking stance, with the right palm perform an obverse hooking block.
Y: With the right hand, grab X’s right wrist, while with the left hand hold X’s right hand armpit.
Y: Move the left foot forward so that X comes behind, then raise the left hand holding X’s right armpit, and bend from the waist, while pulling X’s right wrist downwards. X will be thrown on the ground.
X: While lying on the ground perform an outward vertical kick with the right foot.
Y: Dodge to the rear.
X: Quickly get up and face Y.
Method 5
X: In an L-stance, with the right fist perform a middle reverse punch.
Y: In a rear foot stance, with the right palm perform a reverse hooking block.
Y: With the right hand, grab X’s right wrist.
Y: With the right foot perform a sweeping kick to X’s right foot, while the right hand pulls X’s right wrist. X will be thrown on the ground.
X: While lying on the floor, with the left foot perform a high twisting kick.
Y: Failing to dodge, Y gets hit on the floating ribs and staggers backwards.
X: Quickly get up and face Y.
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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