Two Fist Ready Posture ( 두주먹허리준비 dujumeok-heori-junbi )
Taekwondo 태권도Taekwondo Preschool
When you reach senior belt you are expected to guide the junior belts when they are beginning Taekwondo such as showing by example. To advance from one rank to the next, students typically complete promotion tests in which they demonstrate their proficiency in the various aspects of the art before a panel of judges or their teacher.
Two Fist Ready Posture
( 두주먹허리준비 dujumeok-heori-junbi )
Difficulty Level: BeginnerTechnique: Stance ( 서기 sogi )
This stance ( 서기 sogi ) has both hands making a fist ( 주먹 jumeok ) on the side of the waist. The center of gravity is evenly distributed to both legs at 50/50 ratio. Keep both legs straight and toes pointing straight forward. From this stance ( 서기 sogi ) you are awaiting further instructions from the Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ). This beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) is most commonly used in demonstration activities due to its presentation and the state of being fully prepared at all times. This is a stance ( 서기 sogi ) form of Ready Posture ( junbi-jase 준비자세 ).
The Two Fist Ready Stance ( 두주먹허리준비 dujumeok-heori-junbi ) is performed in an upright standing position with the legs side by side, heels touching, toes facing straight forward.
A competitor's 'presence' on the mat must be as credible as his/her technique. Self belief, confidence in abilities, and intention to perform to a personal best are tangible virtues considered indispensable in taekwondo practitioners.
* Please see a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) for training. Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.
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Taekwondo Olympic Demonstration Sport
Taekwondo made its first appearance at the Summer Olympic Games as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo with hundreds of adults and children performing moves in unison. Taekwondo was again a demonstration sport at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. For more information View Taekwondo Olympic Demonstration Sport »
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