Title: Sparring Combinations and the Philosophy of Sparring
Subject(s): Sparring Combination #2 (White Belt), The concept of Chun Jin and Hu Jin in Sparring
Grade(s): Jo Kyo, Kyo Sa and Sa Bom level
Objectives: Develop an awareness of the concept of Chun Jin and Hu Jin in sparring, using sparring combination #2 (White Belt Level) to a proficient level.
Optional – Instructional Method(s): Demonstration/Performance, On Line Self Directed Instruction
Materials Needed: Access to the Soo Bahk Do Institute, Gup Level Instructional Guides
Brief Description: This lesson will provide you with an understanding of how to become aware of the Chun Jin and Hu Jin concept based on the Um/Yang concept in free sparring. As a potential Moo Duk Kwan instructor or assistant instructor you must be able to provide training guidance to your students, this lesson will start you on your way.
Lesson: It is very common for the beginner to be tense when first experiencing free sparring. It is a natural response to be tense, because free sparring is an actual combat situaiton. In order to reduce this negative energy you must develop a proper mental attitude toward free sparring. Remember, your partner is there to help you, not to hurt you. Without your partner you cannot enjoy the sparring exercise. There must be a “respect” between the partnership.
There is always a chance of an unavoidable crash or contact during the course of free sparring, whcih may make you or your partner uncomfortable. If contact occurs, discipline and respect must be shown immediately with both partners coming to attention and bowing, thus regaining their control. Please remember, free sparring is a noncontact continuous demonstration of your hyung. Enjoying the discipline of your techniques is by far more important than how many points you make during your free sparring exercise.
The following are important elements that will help avoid injury during your free sparring exercise:
1. Block with closed hands (do not have your fingers open).
2. No jewelry.
3. Finger and Toe nails should be properly cut.
4. Resist tenseness against your partner’s action.
5. Use proper techniques.
6. Pay close attention to your instructor’s directions for safety.
Free Sparring is a two person situation. It should always be thought of as “our way”, which is the Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan way. This is the best attitude for effective offensive and defensive use of technique in free sparring. Both partners should share equally in the experience (learning about combat and learning about others) while experiencing an exciting positive harmony in life.
This is the first of the basic understaning in defensive/offensive (Um/Yang concept) free sparring practice. When an opponent attacks with force you will accept opponent’s power with your back stance rather than resisting. When you see your opponent’s weakness you will counter attack with front stance reverse center punch or other techniques. This basic and important understanding of Um/Yang concept in free sparring is a necessary discipline to learn free sparring. Understand and demonstrate the concept of Chun Jin (forward advance) and Hu Jin (backward advance) and how it works in sparring.
Begin with Step 1.