Concepts for Good Students
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| 1.
Learning |
A. Never tire
of learning. A good student can learn anywhere any time.
This is the secret of knowledge.
B. A student
must always be eager to learn and ask questions. |
| 2.
Sacrifice |
A good
student must be willing to sacrifice for his art and instructor.
Many students feel their training is a commodity bought with monthly
dues , and are unwilling to take part in demonstrations, teaching,
and working around the do jang,. An instructor can afford to
lose this type of student. |
| 3.
Example |
Always set
a good example for lower-ranking students. It is only natural
they will attempt to emulate senior students. |
| 4.
Loyalty |
A. Always be
loyal and never criticize the instructor, Taekwon-do, or the
teaching methods. If you disagree with your instructor on
something, the private setting is the appropriate place to to
discuss the disagreement. B. Never betray the instructor. |
| 5.
Techniques |
If an
instructor teaches a technique, practice it and attempt to utilize
it. |
| 6.
Conduct |
Remember
that a student's conduct outside the do jang reflects on the art and
the instructor. |
| 7. Cross
Training |
If a
student adopts a technique from another do jang and the instructor
disapproves of it the student must discard it immediately or train
at the gym where the technique was learned. |
| 8.
Respect |
Never be
disrespectable to the instructor. Though a student is
allowed to disagree with the instructor, the student must first
follow the instruction and then discuss the matter later. |
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|
Theories of Power
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| Reaction Force A |
A jet engine is pushed
by the speed of the exhaust gases or action-reaction |
| Reaction Force B |
Two
cars will crash head on or summation of forces. |
|
Concentration |
The smaller
the striking surface of the attacking tool, the greater the
penetration, giving the same amount of energy |
| Equilibrium |
Loss
of balance and the elevation of the center of balance will reduce
the amount of energy delivered to a target |
| Breath Control A |
Timing
the contraction of the muscle groups with exhalation delivering
and amplifying the power |
| Breath Control B |
By
expelling air at each movement, we avoid the loss of energy |
| Breath Control C |
Ki-yap
can unnerve an opponent |
| Breath Control D |
Ki-yap
stiffens the body at the right moment to help withstand a blow |
| Mass |
Body
weight adds to the delivered energy, provided all elements of the
theory of power are observed |
| Speed |
The
acceleration of the fist or foot does not damage a target. It is
the sudden stop that occurs when the fist hits its target that
imparts energy. Mass and time to target are crucial. |
| Speed & Reflex |
Any
technique delivered faster than an opponent's reaction time will
strike its target without being blocked |
| Speed & Strength |
Application
of pleiometric principles (strength and speed training) greatly
enhances the energy delivered to a target |
