Prearranged Sparring

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.