Description:
One-step sparring is always one attack, followed by one
defense (usually a block), followed by a counter attack.
At white belt, each technique should be targeted to come within 2-3 inches of
your opponent. This distance should decrease with skill level. Black belts
performing step sparring attacks executed a full speed may lightly touch their
partners.
As one might expect, while learning step sparring routines, they are usually
performed at one-half speed. As the student becomes comfortable with them,
speed increases to three-quarters speed, then to full speed at advanced ranks.
Students should note that during testing both the attacker and
the defender are being judged for correct stances, power, focus,
technique, and protocol.
Compulsory routines must be learned on both the right and the left sides.
For clarity, these instructions are given for the right side.
Mirror all instructions for the left side.
Step sparring protocol is as follows:
- The attacker and the defender both start from parallel ready
stance A (Chunbi).
- The attacker receives the attack instruction from the defender.
- The attacker then signals readiness and understanding of the
instruction given by a loud and clear Kihap.
- The defender signals readiness with a loud and clear Kihap.
- The attacker executes the requested attack. The defender blocks and counter-
attacks, while the attacker holds position.
- After the defender completes his counter-attack, both partners hold their
positions for a count of 3, then return to parallel ready stance A.
Step sparring is inherently risky. Therefore, it is important that both
partners follow the preceding protocol to minimize the chance of a misheard or
stray technique hurting the other partner.
Typically both partners alternate being attacker and defender, allowing
both a chance to demonstrate proficiency.
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| Attack |
Step forward into a right walking stance, execute a center section punch |
| Block |
Step back into a right L-stance, executing a middle block with the left inner
forearm |
| Counter Attack |
Adjust right into a sitting stance about 45° offset from
your partner, execute a right center section punch |
Notes: Your punching arm should be perpendicular to an
imaginary line drawn between the your partner's feet for maximum effect.
|
| Attack |
Step forward into a right walking stance, execute a center section punch |
| Block |
Step back into a right L-stance, executing a middle block with the left inner
forearm |
| Counter Attack |
Adjust right into a sitting stance 45° offset from
your partner, then execute a right center section punch, a left low punch,
and a right high punch in rapid succession |
Notes: Once in the sitting stance, the stance does not change
while performing the three punches.
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| Attack |
Step forward into a right walking stance, execute a center section punch |
| Block |
Step back into a right L-stance, executing a middle block with the left inner
forearm |
| Counter Attack |
Adjust your front foot back (see notes), then perform a front kick.
Set your kicking foot down into a right walking stance, then execute a right
obverse punch and left reverse punch in rapid succession (also known as a
"1-2" punch) |
Notes: You should adjust your front foot just enough so that
your rear leg can fully extend when executing the front kick.
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| Attack |
Step forward into a right walking stance, execute a center section punch |
| Block |
Step forward and left into a left walking stance, executing a middle block
with the right outer forearm |
| Counter Attack |
Execute a lead leg side kick (right foot), followed by a side strike with
the right knifehand to the neck |
Notes: Set your kicking foot down somewhat in-between and
behind your partner's feet, so that their body does not interfere with
the knifehand strike.
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| Attack |
Step forward into a right walking stance, execute a center section punch |
| Block |
Step forward and to the left, forming a left walking stance,
executing a middle block with the right outer forearm |
| Counter Attack |
Pivot toward your partner into a right walking stance, executing a reverse
punch with the left hand to the temple |
Notes: If your partner is significantly taller than you are, aim the
counter-attack punch at the pressure point just under their armpit.
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| Attack |
Step forward into a right walking stance, execute a center section punch |
| Block |
Step back into a left L-stance, executing a middle guarding block with
the knifehand |
| Counter Attack |
Adjust your front leg back for proper distance, execute a right turning
kick. Put your foot down into a right walking stance while executing a high
reverse backfist strike (left hand) to the temple. |
|
| Attack |
Step forward into a right walking stance, execute a center section punch |
| Block |
Step back into a left L-stance, executing an inward block with the right outer
forearm |
| Counter Attack |
Step backwards with the left foot, setting it down even with the right foot.
Execute a left back kick, landing in a left walking stance while executing a reverse
punch with the right hand. |
Notes: The block and counter-attack must be flow together for
the technique to be effective.
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| Attack |
Step back into a left L-stance, execute a right front kick |
| Block |
Fade back into a left L-stance |
| Counter Attack |
Execute a skip front kick (left foot). Adjust into a left walking
stance, grab and hold your partner's neck with your left hand as you execute a
reverse strike with the right front elbow |
Notes: Time the skip front kick so that it lands as soon as
the opponent's knee has dropped.
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| Attack |
Right straight arm grab |
| Block |
Perform a stage 1 release against the thumb |
| Counter Attack |
Adjust into a right L-stance, execute a mid-air front kick (right leg),
then a turning kick with the knee (high or middle section),
followed by a right side elbow strike to the temple |
Notes: The grab targets the defender's forearm just above
the wrist. The right side elbow strike moves in the opposite
direction as the turning kick to the knee.
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| Attack |
Step forward into a right walking stance, execute a center section punch |
| Block |
Step forward and left into a left walking stance, executing a right middle block
with the outer forearm |
| Counter Attack |
Pivot toward your partner into a right walking stance, execute a
high reverse strike with the palm, followed by a low front kick with the knee (to the thigh or
kidney at your discretion) |
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| Attack |
Step back into a left L-stance, execute a right turning kick |
| Block |
Step back into a left walking stance, executing a low block with the
left outer forearm |
| Counter Attack |
Perform a double right lead leg side kick (middle/high), landing in a
right walking stance while executing a right backfist strike, followed
quickly by a left upset punch |
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| Attack |
Step forward into a left walking stance, execute a twin lapel grab |
| Block |
Step back into a left walking stance, prevent the grab by performing a
high wedging block with the outer forearms |
| Counter Attack |
Execute a right front kick, then a right high strike with the palm,
followed by a reverse high strike with the long fist to the throat
(Below 4th gup blue belt, substitute a reverse high punch) |
Note: It is important the the wedging block successfully prevent the twin
label grab from being completed. Should the grab occur, a release would be
necessary; the wedging block itself will not break your partner's grip.
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| Attack |
Step back into a left L-stance, execute a right front kick,
followed by a right downward strike with the knifehand |
| Block |
Step back into left walking stance, executing a left low block with the
outer forearm, rising block with the outer forearm (in a continuous motion) |
| Counter Attack |
Execute a right front kick, turning kick combination
(consecutive, meaning same leg). Follow up with a right arc-hand strike to
the throat (below 4th gup blue belt substitute a right lapel grab),
then a left inward strike with the knifehand. |
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