SEMI-FREE SPARRING (Panjayu Taeryon/ Ban Jayu Matsogi)
Usually, after three-step, two-step, and one-step sparring, a practitioner proceeds to semi-free sparring (Ban Jayu Matsogi).
“Semi-free sparring is the last stage before the student enters into a free sparring, though it can be exercised at all levels as well.” – Gen. Choi Hong Hi (Vol.5, p.225)
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Direction diagram (Bang Hyang Pyo)
X and Y stand on the line AB facing each other and both assume a parallel ready stance.
Typical procedure of semi-free sparring
The distance between x and Y, techniques and tools of defense and attack used, and the number of steps taken are entirely optional. However, for a brief duration, only one series of motions of attack and defense are exchanged.
X and Y face each other in a parallel ready stance.
1. At the command of “Ban Jayu Matsogi Junbi” (semi-free sparring ready):
X and Y take a left L-stance or a right L-stance, while the forearm or knife-hand performs a guarding block, and both shout “Ya” as a ready signal.
2. At the command of “si jak” (commence):
X and Y exchange attack and defense techniques.
3. At the command of “gumahn” (stop):
Both X and Y assume a parallel ready stance.
An example
Note: The below given example of semi-free sparring and the number of steps, serves only as a guide and may be modified.
X and Y face each other in a parallel ready stance.
1. X delivers a right foot low front snap kick. Y takes a left walking stance and performs a low obverse block.
2. X takes a right walking stance and delivers a right fist high obverse punch. Y dodges to B by taking a right L-stance and performs a forearm guarding block.
3. Y performs a right foot low turning kick. X moves the right foot to A and takes a right L-stance and performs a knife-hand guarding block.
4. Y performs a left foot low side piercing kick. X’s floating ribs get attacked.
5. X takes a right walking stance and delivers a right fist high obverse punch. Y takes a left walking stance and performs a forearm obverse rising block.
6. Y delivers a right foot low front snap kick. X moves the right foot to B and takes a right L-stance, while performing a forearm guarding block.
7. X delivers a left foot low front snap kick. Y performs an X-fist pressing block while taking a right walking stance.
8. X takes a right L-stance while delivering a left fist middle reverse punch. Y’s philtrum is attacked.
9. X delivers a right foot low side piercing kick. Y moves the right foot to B and takes a right rear foot stance while performing a forearm guarding block.
10. Y turns clockwise and takes a left L-stance while performing a right knife-hand high outward strike. X performs a left foot low turning kick.
11. X lowers the left foot to C and takes a left rear foot stance while performing a forearm guarding block. Y takes a left L-stance while performing a knife-hand guarding block.
12. X delivers a left foot middle reverse turning kick. Y moves the right foot to B and and takes a right L-stance while performing a knife-hand guarding block.
13. X delivers a left fist middle punch while taking a left fixed stance. Y performs a left inner forearm outward block while taking a right L-stance.
14. Y performs a right foot middle reverse turning kick. X pulls the left foot and forms a right rear foot stance while performing a forearm guarding block.
15. X slips the left foot and takes a left walking stance, while delivering a right front elbow strike. Y’s ribs are attacked.
16. Y slips the left foot and takes a right walking stance, while delivering a right back fist high side strike. X slides to A and takes a left L-stance and performs a knife-hand guarding block.
17. X takes a right L-stance and delivers a left fist middle punch. Y slides to B and takes a left rear foot stance while delivering a knife-hand guarding block.
18. Y delivers a right foot low side front snap kick. X slips the right foot and takes a left walking stance while performing a knife-hand low obverse block.
19. X takes a left walking stance and delivers a right fist high reverse punch. Y lowers the right foot to B and takes a right L-stance, while performing a forearm guarding block.
20. Y performs a left foot low side piercing kick. X’s abdomen is attacked.
21. X delivers a left foot high reverse turning kick. Y dodges to A in a jumping motion.
22. X takes a left walking stance and performs a right flat fingertip high thrust. Y pulls the left foot to form a right rear foot stance and performs a forearm guarding block.
23. Y performs a left foot high turning kick. X’s philtrum is attacked.
24. X performs a right reverse footsword flying vertical kick. Y’s solar plexus is attacked.
25. X performs a left foot flying pick-shape kick. Y takes a right L-stance, while performing a left forearm reverse rising block.
26. X jumps and delivers a right fist middle side punch. Y’s philtrum is attacked.
27. Y jumps and while flying delivers a left back fist high side strike. X’s temple is attacked.
28. X delivers a left foot back piercing kick. Y avoids by dropping down on one knee and with both palms pressing the ground.
29. Y delivers a sweeping kick with the left back heel. X dodges to AD in a jumping motion.
30. Y delivers a left foot reverse hooking kick, by supporting the body on the left knee and both palms. X dodges furhter to AD in a jumping motion.
31. X delivers a left foot flying side piercing kick. Y delivers a right foot flying crescent kick.
32. X lands and takes a right L-stance knife-hand guarding block. Y lands and takes a left L-stance forearm guarding block.
Both X and Y take a parallel ready stance facing each other.
References:
1. Choi H. H. (1965). “Taekwon-Do:The Art of Self-Defence”, Daeha Publication Company: Seoul, Korea.
2. Gen. Choi, H. H. (1985). “Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do (Vols. 1–15)”, International Taekwon-Do Federation: Vienna.
Also see:
Sparring (Taeryon/ Matsogi) in Taekwon-Do: An Introduction
Three-step sparring (Sambo Matsogi)
Two-Step sparring (Ibo Matsogi)
One-step sparring (Ilbo Matsogi)
Free sparring (Chayu Taeryon/ Jayu Matsogi)
Foot sparring (Chokki Taeryon/ Bal Matsogi)
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