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 Composition of Taekwon-Do
Composition of Taekwon-Do training presents circle composed of fundamental
movements, patterns, body conditioning (dallyon), sparring and self-defence
techniques so closely related that it is impossible to segregate one from
another. Fundamental movements are necessary for sparring and patterns, while
both patterns and sparring are indispensable for perfection of fundamental
movements.
There is no beginning or end of this Circle. Students have to return again and
again to the fundamental movements to perfect their advanced sparring and
self-defence techniques.
Each fundamental movement, in most cases, represents and attack or
defence against a particular target area or definite action of an imaginary
opponent or opponents. It is necessary to learn as many fundamental movements as
possible and fit them into complete proficiency so the student can meet any
situation in actual combat with confidence.
The pattern actually places the student in a hypothetical situation where
he must avail himself to defence, counterattack, and attack motions, against
several opponents. Through constant practice of these patterns, the attack and
defence become a conditioned reflex movement. Power and speed must be developed
to such a high degree that only one single blow is needed to stop an opponent,
so the student can shift stance and block or attack another opponent. Each
pattern is different from the other in order to develop reaction against
changing circumstances.
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Once the basic patterns are mastered, the student then begins to physically
apply the skill obtained from fundamental patterns and movements to sparring
against actual moving opponents.
Collaterally with sparring, the student must begin to develop his body and
toughen his attacking and blocking tools (dallyon) so he is able to
deliver maximum damage in actual combat. Once a student has applied himself to
fundamental movements, patterns, sparring and dallyon, then the time has arrived
for the student to test his coordination, speed, balance, and concentration
against spontaneous attacks: ie. self-defence. The student will
constantly find himself returning, however, to his fundamentals even when he has
achieved the highest possible degree of self-defence techniques.
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