Drysdale’s School Of Tae Kwon Do

 

  

Points To Remember When Performing Patterns

 

1. Patterns should begin and end at exactly the same spot. This will indicate the students’ accuracy. Stances, turns, stepping, jumping, etc. must be consistent throughout the pattern.
2. Correct body posture and facing (Full, half or side facing) must be maintained at all times.
3. Muscles of the body should be either or tensed or relaxed at the proper critical moments in the Pattern. (Proper breathing must be used) Muscles are tense only at the point of contact and then only for a fraction of a second.
4. The exercise should be performed in rhythmic movement with absence of stiffness.
5. Movement of the technique should be accelerated or decelerated according to the instructions of General Choi’s encyclopedia.
6. Each Pattern should be perfected and understood before moving onto the next Pattern.
7. Students should know and understand the purpose of every movement.
8. Students should perform the Pattern (each movement) with realism.
9. Sine wave must be utilized through out the patterns.
10. In most cases an in-line curve should be used when stepping. This creates a natural body movement forward or reverse.
11. Pattern timing must be understood and infused into each pattern. This timing is to be consistent in all patterns.
12. Kicking chambers and re-chambers should be emphasized. Most kicks should be Posed with the extension of the arm on the kicking side. (Punching Motion)
13. Intermediate hand positioning should be shown at all times.
14. All techniques should be at the proper location in reference to attack or defense. Example: Outer fore arm rising block the forearm blocks and in knife hand rising block the knife hand defends.
15. Technique should be totally completed before moving onto next motion. (Stance should be shown. Example-Don’t move into next technique if the rear foot of a Walking Stance is bent, off the floor, or straight.
16. Patterns should emphasize total and complete technique. Speed and power are shown in each individual technique.
17. It is more acceptable to perform a pattern slowly rather than rushing and showing no technique.
18. Remember: Patterns are the Heart and Soul of General Choi’s Tae Kwon Do. Become a Technician of the Art.

 

 

      Sources:

       General Choi’s Encyclopedia of Tae Kwon Do

       Master David D. Drysdale Sr. VII Dan ITF/USITF/DSOTKD

 Mrs. Joan M. Drysdale VI Dan ITF/USITF/DSOTKD