Drysdale’s School Of Tae Kwon Do

 

 

 

 

Guidelines for Step-Sparring

Step Sparring in Tae Kwon Do is a regimental format where students learn to apply their techniques against a partner – not imaginary as in patterns – but one who directs offensive techniques against them forcing the student to use their blocking skills. Face to face and without fear they apply their techniques eventually leading to a conditioned reflex response. Step sparring aids in the students development of accurate and precise technique. As a result of constant repetition of technique the student also develops the confidence in his/her blocking and the ability to move and counter attack without any fear of being hit or retaliation by their partner. As a step-sparring technique increases so also does the confidence of the student. As a result the technique becomes sharper and the speed of technique is increased without the loss of accuracy, power, balance and control. Through step sparring students are able to apply the techniques taught in class against a real opponent. They are able to see and feel first hand the effectiveness of their techniques. They are also brought back to reality finally understanding that their technique constantly needs to be worked and improved on. As students advance in rank, the complexity of the step-sparring techniques increases and students are expected to perform them quicker, more accurately, and more powerfully. At the same time students develop their skills, they must always maintain a constant cadence to their attacks – usually one- second intervals. Students must remember that the goal of step sparring is to develop technique and a reflex response to an attack. This is only achieved through technique and the desire to learn. Patience and care should be given to this aspect of Tae Kwon Do. Only once the student is able to master his/her fears of being attacked are they able to gain total and complete confidence in their technique.

The ultimate goal of step sparring is to develop a reflex response to any given attack without thinking about a response. Progression to one-step sparring is the final stage in development of a response to any given attack. Though constant practice of step sparing, students are able to fine-tune their skill for free sparring and Ho Sin Sol.

There are three types of step sparring generally used in Tae Kwon Do: Three-steps, two steps and one-step sparring. Each step sparring format is divided into basic, intermediate, and advanced step sparring. In step sparring the attacker advances and the defender moves back. Step sparring shows the attacking skills of the attacker and the defensive skills of the defender. The defender also shows his/her knowledge of quick counter attacks to vital points on the human body.

Step Sparring Formats:

·        ses  Three Step Sparring- Sambo Dae Ryun or Motsogi

·        dul  Two Step Sparring- Ebo Dae Ryun or Motsogi

·        hana  One Step Sparring-Il Bo Dae Ryun or Motsogi

·        Beginning Semi Free Sparring- Kunbonjogin Pan-ja-yu Motsogi

·        Advanced Semi Free Sparring- Sanggup Pan-ja-yu Motsogi

·        Model Sparring- Mo-bom Motsogi

·        Foot Sparring-Taek Kwon Motsogi

One, Two, and Three Step Sparring is further broken down into the following:

·        Basic – Only one counter-attack is to be used. Techniques can only be used to the students Rank level. Attacker will perform the designated technique given by the Instructor.

·        Intermediate – Up to five counter-attacks can be used. Techniques are to be used per the students Rank Level. Attacker will perform the designated technique given by the Instructor.

·        Advanced – Multiple counter-attacks can be used. Only to the students rank level. Attacker will perform the designated technique given by the Instructor.

Step Sparring Terms

·        Sparring – Motsogi or Cha Yu Daeryun

·        One Steps –Il-bo Motsogi

·        Two Steps – Ii-bo Motsogi

·        Three Steps – Sambo Motsogi

·        Basic – Kunbonjogin

·        Intermediate – Chungganui

·        Advanced – Sanggup

·        Model Sparring – Mo-Bom Motsogi

·        Semi-Free – Pa-ja-yu

·        Foot Sparring – Taek Kwon Motsogi

 

Beginning ses Three Step Sparring – Performed by the new 10th Gup

 

  • Beginning 3-Step Sparring is performed alone, without a partner.
  • The student will perform the attacking format and the blocking format.
  • Emphasis should be on Technique
  • Don’t Rush and use good stances

 

Attacker Half

    • Student will come to Attention Stance and the command to begin will step left into parallel ready stance.
    • Student will then step back into a Left/Walking Stance and perform a low section outer forearm block.
    • Student will then step forward with their right foot and perform a middle section punch in a right walking stance
    • Student will step left into a left/L-stance and perform a middle section punch
    • Student will step right into a right walking stance and perform a middle section punch
    • Student will then step back with his/her right into a parallel ready stance.

      Defenders Half

·        Defenders is in a parallel ready stance

·        Student will kiap to signify their readiness

·        Student will step back with his/her right into a Left W/S and perform a mid section inner forearm block

·        Student will step back left into a Right W/S and perform a mid section inner forearm block

·        Student will step back right into Left W/S and perform a mid section inner forearm block

·        Student will perform in place signal counter attack specified by the Instructor – If a kicking technique the student will put the kicking leg down in front and step back into a mid section outer forearm guarding block

·        Student will step forward into a parallel ready stance.

 

ses Three Step Sparring

 

Three-step sparring is taught to all new students (10th Gups) in Tae Kwon Do. This step sparring format is used to introduce the student to distance, stances, intermediate hand positioning, understanding of vital points, angles of attack and timing used in Step Sparring formats. It is essential for a student to understand these criteria before moving onto other Sparring Formats. The following is a guideline to be used at Drysdale’s School of Tae Kwon Do.

 

 

Fundamentals of Basic ses Three-Steps

 

§      Both the attacker and defender should be about the approximately the same height.

§      Eye contact should be maintained throughout the step sparring format.

§      Attacker and Defender will come to their Attention (Charyot) Ready Stances.

§      Attacker and Defender will bow to each other. When bowing it is customary to keep eye contact down or off your partner. This shows Respect and Humility to your Senior. Some schools teach the opposite. The senior in rank shall come up first and the junior in rank second. No exceptions. Respect must be Maintained.

§      Attacker and Defender will come to their Parallel Ready Stances.

§      Both attacker and defender shall come to Parallel Ready Stance. (Higher rank student shall step right into Parallel Ready and low rank student shall step left into Parallel Ready) Stepping this way lines both the attacker and defender full facing each other and no adjustments need to be made.

§      Distance measuring is important at this stage and must be learned by all students.

  • Attacker will challenge with a loud confident kiap as he/she steps back into a

      designated stance for hand or foot attack format.

  • Challenger will acknowledge that he/she is ready by giving a loud and confident kiap.
  • Attacker will then step forward into designate stance and attack – advancing three times and holding the last technique and stance.
  • Students should have an understanding of distance measuring.
  • Attacker determines the placement for foot positioning in three step sparring.

 

1.      When both attacker and defender are in W/S the attacker will place his/her forward foot to the outside of the defender’s foot for the first and third steps and on the inside of the defender foot for the second step. Outside-Inside-Outside

2.      When both the attacker and defender are in L/Stances the attacker will place his/her forward foot to the inside of the defender’s foot on the first and third steps and on the outside for the second step. Inside-Outside-Inside

3.      When the attacker is in an L/Stance and the defender is in a W/Stance the attacker will place his/her foot to the inside of the Defender for all three steps. Inside-Inside-Inside

4.      When the attacker is in a W/Stance and the defender is in an L/Stance then the attacker shall place his foot to the outside of the defender for all three steps. Outside-Outside-Outside

 

  • Defender will show three appropriate blocks and stances moving in reverse – completing with one designated counter attack (with a loud confident kiap).
  • Moving in reverse is not considered retreating in step sparring.
  • Block must be executed just before the attacking tool reaches its target.
  • Attacker and defender will both step forward into their parallel ready stance.
  • If the counter attack is a foot technique – both the attacker (after setting his/her kicking leg forward) and defender will step back into a middle section outer fore arm guarding stance before stepping into parallel ready stance.
  • This shall be repeated each and every time a step sparring format is begun.
  • Step sparring should have timing in between attacks as in the regular speed of Patterns. There should be one second in between attacks.
  • Step Sparring should not be rushed and become sloppy.
  • Attacking tool should be performed to the exact location or vital point designated by the Instructor.
  • Attacker and Defender will show good stances and technique.
  • Absolutely no contact is to be made by the attacking student during this format.
  • Blocking tools can make light contact to the attacking tool.
  • Students should understand these fundamentals before advancing to three-steps with kicks or advanced hand techniques.
  • There are absolutely no Takedowns in Basic Three-Step Sparring.

 

 

Execution of Basic ses Three-Step Sparring--Kunbonjogin Sambo Motsogi

Performed at the 10th Gup Level

 

  1. Students shall come to attention and bow to show respect to each other. The higher rank student shall come up from the bow first and the lower rank will follow his/her lead to show the proper respect to the senior in rank.
  2. Both attacker and defender shall come to Parallel Ready Stance. (Higher rank student shall step right into Parallel Ready and low rank student shall step left into Parallel Ready) Stepping this way lines both the attacker and defender full facing each other and no adjustments need to be made.
  3. Attacking student shall make the necessary adjustments for stepping.
  4. Attacking student will begin hand attacks from a Left W/S low section outer forearm block. Foot Attacks shall begin from a Right L/S Mid section outer fore arm guarding block.
  5. Defender will step back and perform three blocks designated by the Instructor – including the stance to be used.
  6. Defender upon completion of his/her final block and counter attack will challenge their opponent in a likewise manner. (Only one counter attack is to be used in beginning Three-Step Sparring)
  7. Original attacker upon completion of his/her blocks and counter attack will challenge their partner from the opposite side or left attack first. Right W/S low section outer forearm block.
  8. Defender will complete same three blocks and counter attack designated by the Instructor.
  9. Original defender will now attack from the Left side in the same manner.
  10. Original Attacker will complete this format to his opposite side likewise.
  11. Both attacker and defender will step forward into their parallel ready stance and move onto the next formatted sequence set by the Instructor.
  12. Performing 3-step sparring utilizing both sides gives balance to offensive and defensive tools.

 

 

Intermediate ses Three-Step Sparring-Chungganui Sambo Motsogi

*Introduced at the 9th Gup Level

 

Intermediate three-steps shall follow the above format with the following exceptions:

 

1.      Up to three counter attacks shall be used.

2.      Students are permitted to lateral move on the last attack. The lateral move must put the student into position of countering without taking any steps and the attack must go to a vital point.

3.      Takedowns, lock-ups and sweeps are permitted in Intermediate Three-Steps.

 

Advanced ses Three Step Sparring-Sanggup Sambo Motsogil

*Introduced at the 8th Gup Level

 

Advanced three steps shall follow the same formats as above with the following exception:

 

1.      Multiple counter attacks are used – up to 5 counter attacks.

2.      Don’t rush.

 

 

Foot positioning for attacker

 

  1. Mid Section attack – attacker foot is placed approximately ¼ to the side or inside of the defender foot.
  2. High Section Attack-attacker foot is placed approximately half way to ¾ to the inside or outside of the attackers foot.
  3. Low Section Attack- attackers foot is placed approximately ¾ or totally to the inside or outside of the defenders foot.
  4. Overhead or Downward Attack-attackers foot is placed approximately ¾ or totally to the inside or outside of the defenders foot.

 

 

In Conclusion, the attacker determines the foot placement in Three Step Sparring, not the Defender.

Stances must be consistent on the part of both students.

 

Stepping and Foot Placement in Regards to Stances

 

1)      Attacker in W/S – Defender in W/S

      Attacker steps to the Outside/Inside/Outside the Defenders foot

 

 

2)      Attacker in W/S – Defender in L/S

Attacker steps to the Outside/Outside/Outside the Defenders Foot

 

 

3)      Attacker in L/S – Defender in W/S

Attacker steps to the Inside/Inside/Inside the Defenders Foot

 

      

4)      Attacker in L/S – Defender in L/S

Attacker steps to the Inside/Outside/Inside the Defenders Foot

 

Many students have difficulty with this format. For this reason the General considered Three step Sparring one of the most important and challenging of step sparring formats.

Take your time and be patient. There is no Rush.

 

 

*Master Instructors, Senior Instructor, and all Instructors are allowed to work all formats at any level above 10th Gup per their discretion.

 

Source:

General Choi’s Encyclopedia of Tae Kwon Do

ITF Information from various sites

Master David D. Drysdale Sr. VII Dan – Personal Insights

Mrs. Joan M. Drysdale VI Dan – Personal Insights

 

  

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