Tag: SPARRING

You have to train both sides Although it's not fair, we have to train both sides. That's Taekwon-Do.

Downward Kick Attacking tool Sabum Mark Trotter explains that by using the underneath of the foot gives you more reach with your downward kick.

This is an effective kick for free sparring, especially when combined with pushing in with the supporting leg, as demonstrated here. Use your opponent…

Sabum Mark Trotter explains and demonstrates the importance the partner plays in this downward kick drill. Great advice here in this clip.

The Blitz Drill Great fun for kids - try it at your next session.

The other hand Mr Trotter explains his preference for where to place the other hand when blitzing.

One advantage of blitzing to the outside of the opponent's body is to avoid that big hand waiting!

The Spread of points Here Mr Trotter introduces the idea of having a better spread of points by scoring once on your opponent, rather than engaging i…

The Blitz The blitz is the name given to a running punch (or strike) in ITF Taekwon-do, whereby you gain a distance on your opponent, scoring with a …

High - Low The simple two punch combination is taken to a new level by applying the footwork learnt in previous drills. The high punch doesn't hit; b…