We were working on Poomse the other day, and I asked the question , if you have a pause or a little hiccup in your Poomse what could that mean? A young white belt raised his hand, bowed, and said, in all sincerity,sir it could mean you ate to much before class and were belching. The way young minds think. I couldn't help but chuckle! My point was, you need more repetition , so the combinations link together in a flowing motion. When you understand the applications of the techniques in your Poomse,and how the body reacts to those techniques, the more flow you will have. Your Poomse will begin to take on a MARTIAL LOOK. (Opposed to a dance like look) By the way I do like dance, and am referring to TKD.
The physical aspect of your Poomse is important,equally important is the mental aspect.. I am referring to VISUALIZATION. Visualization is a very powerful tool, be patient, it takes time to perfect. Once you understand how powerful this is you will be able to use it in every part of your life. With testing right around the corner, this is a perfect time to start.
Visualize your test from start to completion . Begin with putting on your Dobok and tying your Ti See your self walking on to the floor and working through your blocking, kicking and punching combinations. See your self snapping off quick pinpoint accurate techniques in your step sparring. See your self side stepping, circling , and skip changing when you are free sparring. See your feet and hands exploding through the boards. See your self receiving your newly EARNED rank. VISUALIZE every aspect of your test, OFTEN! If you do this PROPERLY, you have already completed your test mentally, now the physical part will be much easier.
This is your day to SHINE! Do your homework , on Nov. 10th. Leave EVERYTHING on the floor, hold back NOTHING. When your test is completed you will have a GREAT FEELING OF ACCOMPLISHMENT !!! This exercise and a lite breakfast will help to eliminate hiccups.
Train Hard, Train Often, Laugh A Lot. PILSUNG
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