Three-Step Sparring

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Haydn: Created page with "A. THREE-STEP SPARRING (Sambo Matsogi) This is the initial basic sparring exercise among beginners usually from the ninth grade to the sixth grade. This is an exercise for familiarization of correct attack and defense techniques utilizing mainly the hand parts against middle and high, the foot parts against low targets while stepping forward and backward. There are two methods of practice: one way and two way. 1. One Way (Han Chok) The attack is executed only while s..."

A. THREE-STEP SPARRING (Sambo Matsogi)

This is the initial basic sparring exercise among beginners
usually from the ninth grade to the sixth grade.

This is an exercise for familiarization of correct attack and
defense techniques utilizing mainly the hand parts against middle
and high, the foot parts against low targets while stepping forward
and backward. There are two methods of practice: one way and two
way.

1. One Way (Han Chok)
The attack is executed only while stepping forward, and the
defense while stepping backward.

2. Two Way (Yang Chok)
Both the attack and defense are executed while stepping either
forward or backward.
Both of them can be practised either alone or with companion.

The following principles should be observed to perform a logical
attack and defense with correct stance and posture.

1. The exercise should be conducted against an attacker whose
height is the same as the defender.

2. If the height is not the same, the stance must be adjusted, e.g. the
taller takes an L-stance while the shorter, a walking stance.

3. Exercise must be conducted alone if the height differs
considerably.

* Three-step sparring in this volume shows only middle attack and
defense except for low kick and rising block to avoid unnecessary
repetition.

A student should familiarise himself equally with high attack and
defense.

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'''Direction Diagram (Bang Hyang Pyo)'''

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The exercise is conducted under the assumption that the players
(X and Y) stand on line AB facing each other.

X and Y are required to stance at an appropriate distance apart
because it is necessary for both practitioners to take full, natural steps
to correctly perform the attack and block.

'''Walking Stance Middle Punch and Block'''

The attacker's foot should overlap with the front half or quarter of the
outer or inner part of the defender’s foot in most cases.

Front punch

The fist forms a vertical line with the toes at the moment of impact.

Forearm side block

As in the case of front punch the
fist forms a vertical line with the
toes at the moment of block.

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The point of focus is correctly attacked when the attacker's foot overlaps the front half of the
opponent's foot.

The punch is far from the point of focus which is about one centimetre inside the target due to the fact that the attackers foot does not overlap the defenders foot.

Forearms are not intercepted due to the same reason mentioned above.

INCORRECT
The attackers body is leaning forward.

INCORRECT
The defenders body is leaning forward.

Correct block is performed with the same reason mentioned above.

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Knife-hand side block

The block is made at the correct portion when the attackers foot is overlapped the front quarter of the defenders foot.

Walking Stance High Punch and Block.

The attackers foot should be aligned or overlapped with the front half of the defenders foot with rare exceptions.

Front punch

Forearm side block

Knife-hand side block

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Knife-hand

Correct portion is Mocked when the
attackers foot is overlapped with the front
half of the defenders foot.

Forearm

Forearms are properly intercepted when
the attackers foot is aligned with the
defenders foot.

Reverse punch

Forearm

L-Stance Middle Punch and Block

Correct block is made when the attackers
foot is overlaps the front half of the defenders foot.

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Relative Foot Positions of Practitioners (X and Y)

In three step sparring the proper position of the foot is
considered to be the primary importance for the student to familiarize
himself with the correct stance as well as accurate attack and
defense.

As shown below the position of attackers foot varies according
to the stance to be used.

A. With walking stance

The attacker should place the foot on the outside of the
defenders foot for the first and third steps, and inside for the
second step.

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INCORRECT
The attackers stances become too wide except the first step as all steps are on the outside of the defenders foot.

INCORRECT
The attackers stances become too narrow as all steps are on the inside of the defenders foot.

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B. With L-stance.

The attackers foot should be placed on the inside of the defenders foot for the first and third steps and outside for the second step.

INCORRECT

Attackers stances are awkward except the first step as the second step is on the inside of the defenders foot.

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INCORRECT

Attackers stances become too wide because all steps
are on the outside of the defenders foot.

C. With L-stance and walking stance

L-stance should always be on the inside of the defenders
foot, and walking stance on the outside.

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=== Typical Procedure of Three-Step Sparring ===

==== A. Without Companion ====

===== One way =====
====== X as an attacker ======

1. At the command of “three step sparring ready (sambo matsoki junbi)”:
Move the right foot to A from an attention stance to form a left
walking stance toward B while executing a low block to B with the left
forearm, shouting "Ya" as a ready signal.

2. At the command of “commence (si jak)":
i. Move the right foot to B to form a right walking stance toward B while
punching to B with the right fist.

ii. Move the left foot to B to form a left walking stance toward B while
punching to B with the left fist.

iii. Repeat i above

3. At the command of "stop (gumahn)”:

Bring the right foot, forming a parallel ready stance toward B.

As an attacker

As a defender

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====== X as a Defender ======

1. At the command of “three step sparring ready":

Shout “Ya" as a ready signal while maintaining a parallel ready stance
toward B.

2. At the command of “commence":

i. Move the right foot to A to form a left walking stance toward B while
executing a low block to B with the left forearm.

ii. Move the left foot to A forming a right walking stance toward
B wile executing a low block to B with the right forearm.

iii. Move the right foot to A, forming a left walking stance toward B while
executing a low block to B with the left forearm, and then punch to B
with the right fist maintaining the same stance toward B.

3. At the command of "stop":
Bring the right foot back to a parallel ready stance toward B.

Previous Posture

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===== Two Way =====

====== X as an attacker ======

1. At the command of “three step sparring ready":

Move the right foot to A from an attention stance, forming a left
walking stance toward B while executing a low block to B with the left
forearm shouting “Ya” as a ready signal.

2. At the command of “commence”:
i. Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance toward B while
punching to B with the right fist.

ii. Move the left foot to B to form a left walking stance toward B while
punching to B with the left fist.

iii. Repeat i above.

3. At the command of “continue (kesok)":

i. Move the right foot to A, forming a left walking stance toward B while
punching to B with the left fist.

ii. Move the left foot to A, forming a right walking stance toward B while
punching to B with the right fist.

iii. Repeat i above.

4. At the comand of “stop":

Bring the right foot, forming a parallel ready stance toward B

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====== X as a Defender ======

1. At the command of “three step sparring ready":

Move the left foot to C from an attention stance toward B to form a
parallel ready stance shouting "Ya" as a ready signal.

2. At the command of "commence":

i. Move the right foot to A, forming a left walking stance toward B while
executing a side block to B with the left forearm.

ii. Move the left foot to A to form a right walking stance toward B while
executing a side block to B with the right forearm.

iii. Move the right foot to A to form a left walking stance toward B while
executing a side block to B with the left forearm, and then punch to B
with the right fist while maintaining the same stance toward B.

3. At the command of “continue”:

i. Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance toward B while
executing a side block to B with the right forearm.

ii. Move the left foot to B to form a left walking stance toward B while
executing a side block to B with the left forearm.

iii. Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance toward B while
executing side block to B with the right forearm, and then punch to B
with the left fist while maintaining the same stance toward B.

4. At the command of "stop":
Bring the right foot to form a parallel ready stance toward B.

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==== B. With Companion of the Same Height ====

i. X and Y take an attention stance respectively facing each other, and then
exchange bows.

ii. X and Y stand at a distance of full length of stance to be used. The
attackers foot should overlap with the front half of the outer part of the
defenders foot.

iii. The attackers foot is brought back to an attention stance after measuring
the distance to be used.

X: Measuring for correct distance

Sparring

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== SPARRING (Matsogi) ==

Sparring is the physical application of attack and defence
techniques gained from pattern and fundamental exercise against
actual moving opponent or opponents under various situations. It is,
therefore, not only indispensable to promote the fighting spirit and
courage, to train the eyes, to read the opponents tactic as well as
maneuvers, to forge, toughen or develop the attacking and blocking
tools, to test his or her own skills and ability, to learn other
movements hardly to be gained from pattern or fundamental
exercise.

In fact, nearly all students are anxious to move into this phase of
instruction. Not only does training become more interesting but for
the first time the student begins to achieve a degree of satisfaction
through actual application of these techniques.

The danger lies in a student who has not built up a solid basic
foundation, developing bad habits that are extremely difficult to lose
when a student progresses. Therefore, the instructor should en-
courage the beginner to learn the necessary patterns and funda-
mental movements before participating in class sparring, especially
tournament.

=== General information ===

1. The sparring is started from a stance on line AB facing each other.

2. Blocking is begun with the left hand or left foot while attacking
with the right hand or foot. There are only few exceptions to the
above. A student should familiarize himself equally with both
sides.

3. All kicks throughout this volume are considered to be executed
with the ball of the foot for front snap kick, side front snap kick,
turning kick and twisting kick while the back heel is used for
reverse turning kick and pick shape kick.

See:
[[System of Sparring|System of Sparring (Matsogi Goosong)]]
[[Three-Step Sparring|Three-Step Sparring (Sambo Matsogi)]]

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Prearranged Sparring

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Haydn: Created page with "===Prearranged Sparring (Yaksok Matsogi)=== It is practised as the name denotes under prearranged modes with various assumptions, for example the number of steps to be taken, the target to be attacked and the attacking tool to be used are agreed upon beforehand between the players. The various samples of sparring in this chapter merely serve as a guide for the purpose of exercise, therefore, they are subject to change according to the individual’s choice or situation..."

===Prearranged Sparring (Yaksok Matsogi)===

It is practised as the name denotes under prearranged modes
with various assumptions, for example the number of steps to be
taken, the target to be attacked and the attacking tool to be used are
agreed upon beforehand between the players.

The various samples of sparring in this chapter merely serve as a
guide for the purpose of exercise, therefore, they are subject to
change according to the individual’s choice or situation.

'''Basic Principles:'''

1. Both players (X and Y) stand at a full length distance apart of the
stance to be taken for attack, from the front half of the opponent's
foot, facing each other.

2. Bow to each other before and after each exercise.

3. Gaze at the opponent's eyes at all times.

4. Attack and defence are conducted alternately between X and Y in
the most cases.

5. Block should be executed just before the attacking tool reaches
the vital spot with an appropriate blocking tool.

6. Dodge must be made to such a distance as to enable the counter-
attack to be conducted easily in one motion.

7. Counter-attack should be executed immediately after the last
defense.

8. Apply only those techniques learned from either pattern or
fundamental exercise.

9. Exercise right (attack and defense) and left (attack and defense)
equally.

10. Counter-attack should be limited to one time only.

System of Sparring

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== SYSTEM OF SPARRING (Matsogi Goosong) ==

Sparring is classified into prearranged, semi-free, free, foot
technique model and pre-arranged free sparring with the following
sub-catagories.

+-- alone
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+-- 3-step --+
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+-- prearranged ----+-- 2-step +-- with companion
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+-- semi-free +-- 1-step
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| +-- 1:1
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sparring --+-- free -----------+-- 1:2
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| +-- 2:2
+-- foot technique |
| +-- other combination
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+-- model +-- 1:1
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+-- prearranged free --+-- 1:2
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+-- 1:3 or more

'''Types of Sparring'''

The following table is to show the appropriate kind of sparring to
be taken by each grade holder, and this can be flexible according to
the progress of each individuals technique.

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
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| '''10th grade''' || 3-step alone || '''5th grade''' || 1-step, semi-free
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| '''9th grade''' || 3-step || '''4th grade''' || semi-free, free
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| '''8th grade''' || 3-step || '''3rd grade''' || semi-free, free
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| '''7th grade''' || 3-step, 2-step || '''2nd grade''' || free, self-defence techniques
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| '''6th grade''' || 2-step, 1-step || '''1st grade''' || free, self-defence techniques
|}

Free sparring 1:2 or more, foot technique sparring and model
sparring are practised among black belt holders.

[[Prearranged Sparring|Prearranged Sparring (Yaksok Matsogi)]]

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Haydn: Created page with "== SPARRING (Matsogi) == Sparring is the physical application of attack and defence techniques gained from pattern and fundamental exercise against actual moving opponent or opponents under various situations. It is, therefore, not only indispensable to promote the fighting spirit and courage, to train the eyes, to read the opponents tactic as well as maneuvers, to forge, toughen or develop the attacking and blocking tools, to test his or her own skills and ability, to..."

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Haydn: Created page with "== ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR PATTERN GE-BAEK == Low Twisting Kick (Najunde Bituro Chagi) Side View The ball of the foot is the attacking tool. ---- Double Arc-Hand High Block (Doo Bandalson Nopunde Makgi) Front View Top View ---- Sitting Stance Scooping Block (Annun So Duro Makgi) Front View The palm reaches the same level as the solar plexus of the defender in a circular motion. ---- Sitting Stance Back Fist Front Strike (Annun So Dung Joomuk Ap Taerigi)..."

Additional Techniques: Po-Eun

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Haydn: Created page with "== ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR PATTERN PO-EUN == One-Leg Stance (Waebal Sogi) Right one-leg stance Left one-leg stanee Front View Side View ---- Sitting Stance Angle Punch (Annun So Kiokja Jirugi) Front View The fist reaches up to the chest. ---- Sitting Stance Forefist Pressing Block (Annun So Ap Joomuk Noollo Makgi) Side View The fist stays at the center of the defender's body. ---- Sitting Stance Inner Forearm Wedging Block (Annun So Anpalmok Hechyo Makgi)..."

== ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR PATTERN PO-EUN ==

One-Leg Stance (Waebal Sogi)

Right one-leg stance
Left one-leg stanee

Front View

Side View

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Sitting Stance Angle Punch (Annun So Kiokja Jirugi)

Front View

The fist reaches up to the chest.

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Sitting Stance Forefist Pressing Block
(Annun So Ap Joomuk Noollo Makgi)

Side View

The fist stays at the center of the defender's body.

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Sitting Stance Inner Forearm Wedging Block
(Annun So Anpalmok Hechyo Makgi)

Front View

The fist reaches the same level
as the shoulder of the defender.

Side View

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Sitting Stance Back Elbow Thrust
(Annun So Dwit Palkup Tulgi)

Front View Back View

Side View Top View

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Sitting Stance Horizontal Punch
(Annun So Soopyong Jirugi)

Front View

Front View

Left horizontal punch

Top View

Side View

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X-Stance Forearm Low Front Block
(Kyocha So Palmok Najunde Ap Makgi)

Front View Front View

Side View

Top View

1. The forearm reaches the same level as the lower abdomen of the defender.
2. The body becomes full
facing the opponent.

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L-Stance U-Shape Grasp (Niunja So Mongdung-i Japgi)

Front View

Side View

1. The blocking tools form a vertical
line wih the knee.

2. Keep the palm of the top hand
facing upward.

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Close Stance Twin Side Elbow Thrust
(Moa So Sang Yop Palkup Tulgi)

Side View

Front View

1. The attacking tools form a horizontal line.
2. Keep both back fists facing upward at the moment of
impact.

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Sitting Stance Back Fist Side Back Strike
(Annun So Dung Joomuk Yop Dwi Taerigi)

Side View

The fist reaches the eye level of the attacker.

Back View

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Sitting Stance Reverse Knife-Hand Low Guarding Block
(Annun So Sonkaldung Najunde Daebi Makgi)

Front View

Side View

1. The hands generally form
a parallel line.

2. Blocking tool reaches the
target in a straight line.

Additional Techniques: Kwang-Gae

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Haydn: Created page with "== ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR PATTERN KWANG-GAE == Parallel Stance with a Heaven Hand (Narani So Hanulson) ---- Rear Foot Stance Knife-Hand High Guarding Block (Dwitbal So Sonkal Nopunde Daebi Makgi) Side View Front View The fingertip reaches the eye level. Front View Side View ---- Walking Stance Upset Punch (Gunnun So Dwijibo Jirugi) The back fist comes to the same level as the elbow joint. ---- Double Stepping Forward (Ibo Omgyo Didimyo Nagagi) From a right..."

== ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR PATTERN KWANG-GAE ==

Parallel Stance with a Heaven Hand
(Narani So Hanulson)

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Rear Foot Stance Knife-Hand High Guarding Block
(Dwitbal So Sonkal Nopunde Daebi Makgi)

Side View Front View

The fingertip reaches
the eye level.

Front View Side View

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Walking Stance Upset Punch
(Gunnun So Dwijibo Jirugi)

The back fist comes to the same
level as the elbow joint.

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Double Stepping Forward (Ibo Omgyo Didimyo Nagagi)

From a right walking stance toward D.

Pivot the right foot until the body is half-
facing D with the left heel slightly raised
off the ground.

From a right L-stance toward D.

Keep the right heel slightly off the ground.

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Walking Stance Palm Upward Block
(Gunnun So Sonbadak Ollyo Makgi)

Side View

Front View

The palm reaches the same level as
the solar plexus of the defender.

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Close Stance Side Fist Downward Strike
(Moa So Yop Joomuk Naeryo Taerigi)

The attacking tool reaches the target in a circular motion.

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Outward Pressing Kick (Bakuro Noollo Chagi)

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Close Stance Knife-Hand Low Front Block
(Moa So Sonkal Najunde Ap Makgi)

Front View Side View

The blocking tool reaches the
target in a circular motion.

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Consecutive kick
(Yonsok Chagi)

Pressing Kick

Side Piercing Kick

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Foot Shifting Backward (Durogamyo Jajunbal)

Right walking stance toward D.

Left walking stance toward C.

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Walking Stance Forearm Low Reverse Block
(Gunnun So Palmok Najunde Bandae Makgi)

Side View

Front View

The body becomes half-facing the opponent.

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Walking Stance High Reverse Punch
(Gunnun So Nopunde Bandae Jirugi)

Front View

Side View

The fist reaches the eye level of the attacker.

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Forward Double Step-Turning
(Apuro Ibo Omgyo Didimyo Dolgi)

Left rear foot stance toward C.

Side View
Keep the left heel slightly off the ground.

Right rear foot stance toward D.

Side View

Keep the right heel slightly off the ground.