Moon-Moo – Inside the Premium Pattern Lesson

Moon-Moo – Inside the Premium Pattern Lesson

This premium Moon-Moo lesson is the second coaching session led by the creator of TKD Coaching, Master Paul McPhail. In the video, Master McPhail works with World Champion Mr Mark Trotter on the 4th dan pattern Moon-Moo, continuing the high-level technical focus established in the Ul-Ji lesson.

Moon-Moo places strong demands on precision, intent, and clarity of technique. In this session, Master McPhail coaches the pattern with an emphasis on understanding why techniques are performed a certain way, rather than simply reproducing their outward appearance.

The coaching highlights how small details, such as target selection and correct height of techniques, influence both the effectiveness and realism of the pattern. These refinements are especially important at higher dan level, where technique must demonstrate purpose as well as control.

The sample clip features Master McPhail responding to Mr Trotter’s question regarding the correct height of the thrust and the intended target on an opponent. This explanation helps clarify how Moon-Moo techniques should be aligned with realistic application rather than arbitrary positioning.

The lesson concludes with Mr Trotter performing Moon-Moo in full, providing a clear reference for how the pattern should look when these technical considerations are applied consistently.