The Cold Empress
Ep.7 Training Place

Maria also went from her character to the training ground, she arrived at the training ground and was immediately greeted by the initiators.

“Welcome miss”Shouted the man who ran towards maria.

“ia, have you all been training”

“of course miss, we trained hard to protect you”

“gust”

“ia ms”

“please I came here to train you guys so you should really focus on seeing me no one play main”ucap maria with sharp eyes and a creepy aura that scares people.

“well miss”

“good look and listen to all my explanations”I will clarify how taekwondo training to you.

“nona what is taekwondo”

“some kind of martial arts ”

“oh so he ms”

“luck me in life first know martial otherwise I will not live until now”kata maria in her mind.

“Well you guys get ready and listen to everything”

“well miss”

Mary began all her explanations and she practiced her movements while clarifying them.

The basic techniques of taekwondo are quite a lot to learn and master and it should be noted that taekwondo training includes a thorough system of punches and defense with the hands but in general it does not actually focus on wrestling.

Taekwondo Technique Training Materials

There are 3 materials in taekwondo training and this is also an important thing for taekwondo beginners to know:

Kyukpas. This technique is a technique of breaking hard objects and in training it, we need inanimate objects, such as precarious objects, bricks, or at least wooden boards where it can be kicked, grabbed, or hit.

Poomsa. This technique is a series of basic movements of defense and attack against an opponent in an imaginary form.

Kyoruki's. It is a battle drill where basic movement techniques are applied. In this exercise, it takes 2 people to do it.

After knowing the training material, the following are techniques that can be listened to and trained well.

Horses

In the sport of taekwondo, do not forget the technique of horses as a basis for beginners to master. Not only this sport, every martial art must have an initial technique like this where its function is to be the foundation when carrying out attacks and defense. Good horses will also be the key to balance and as below this is the technique:

Ap koobi – This is a long step horse where we need to open the legs shoulder-width apart and lower the front leg while holding weight. With the sole of the foot, form a perpendicular position on the knee so that we can somewhat see the tip of the foot from the front foot. To be able to do it perfectly, training the movements of the horses is also very important even though it seems trivial and included in the case. If the horses are good, then it will not be difficult to maintain balance when playing, especially when competing with real opponents in the tournament arena.

Ap seogi – These are short step horses where the feet are positioned like stepping and make sure the toes of the position are facing the same position as both feet. Although it seems easy, but without proper training, it is quite difficult to maintain balance on the technique of these horses. As a basis for taekwondo, mastering the horses is the most important as a start for you to be able to play professionally.

Moa seogi – These are horses with legs firmly positioned body upright facing forward straight. These horses also seem easier to do, but actually standing with their legs tight and body upright is quite difficult.

Balance is precisely tested when we do this technique because standing with the second position of the meeting facing forward is not everyone able to do it stably. To be able to do it properly, then often practice this seogi moa in order to quickly be able to produce the position of the horses are much more stable and balance was maintained before doing other movement techniques.

Dwit koobi – This is a horse with both legs open where the back leg position must be to the side with the front leg positioned straight forward. Body weight should be given to the back of the legs with the legs bent to be more maximal in the position of these horses.

Not to forget, the body is also necessary and mandatory for us to position facing obliquely towards the middle of the corner that the front and back legs form. Exercising it regularly will make the movements of these horses better

Joochoom seogi – This is a horse where the legs must be parallel to the side with the position of both ends of the legs straight forward. Bend your legs until your shin and knees are straight.

The focus of weight is on both feet and the position of the body can be perpendicular while straight forward. To keep the balance of the whole body when doing it, it takes regular exercise.

Beom seogi – These are horses with the position of the front legs behind but facing straight forward like a tiger step. Bend the back foot so that the weight is on the foot, while bending the front foot forward where make sure the fingertips touch the floor.

The fingertips of the front foot that touch the floor here mean it's like in position when we tiptoe. To maintain balance is also still relatively difficult, but can try to be trained regularly.

Kicks

In the martial sport of taekwondo, of course, the kicking movement is one of the main movements that need to be learned and mastered. There are different types of lethal kicks in the sport of taekwondo and if you want to learn it, it is necessary to know and get the shadow as follows:

Dolke chagi – This kick movement needs to be done by turning the body backwards 360 degrees and this is what we also call a tornado kick.

Narae chagi – This kick movement is a double kick that can be done to saming and directly before the other leg down touches the ground surface.

Ap chagi – This kick movement needs to be done towards the front where the target is the head or abdomen. The kick is done using the front end of the foot.

For this kick movement usually the legs used for kicking really should be able to be straight in the upward direction if the target is the head. Also straighten the legs right forward if the target kick is the stomach of our opponent.

Dwi hurigi – This kick movement is done turning backwards where the leg movement must be like a hook. The head or neck is the direction of attack from this kick movement.

In this kick, the movement of the hook means that the legs need to be slightly deflected when turning backward smoothly. It is necessary to practice this kick movement so that when doing so, it is immediately so and can directly hit the target, be it the neck or head of the opponent.

Dwi Chagi – This kick movement is done towards the back while the knee is lifted and then continued with us to jerk our legs towards the back. The head and stomach are the targets.

Similar to dwi hurigi but the difference here is that the foot used to kick towards the back must be bent first. Only then was the foot jerked to kick.

Yeop chagi – This kick movement is done sideways to the right or left using a foot knife where the body is positioned facing to the side.

For this movement, it is necessary to exercise balance also because the position of the weight-bearing leg must also be in a perpendicular state. As for the foot used to kick it also needs to be sideways to the left or right but pointing to the side.

Dollyo chagi – This kick movement is done to the side with the waist rotated to the maximum. The head or abdomen is the target of this kick.

This kick requires a round with maximum strength and when kicking must be precise so that the target target can be charged without misses, namely the head or stomach of the opponent.

Neryo chagi/deol chagi – This kick movement is done by hoeing forward using the heel. The head is the target of this kick movement and we need to raise the legs as high as possible before then being knocked down like a movement while being hoeed.

This movement will probably be enough to lose balance when throwing the foot. Practicing these movements well will make the movements before, when and after throwing the foot can be perfect.

Pummelling

Not only the kick that became the mainstay in taekwondo, but also the punch. For the correct taekwondo punch technique, here are the types of techniques that can be listened to:

Yeop jireugi – This punch movement technique is to the side while the body of its position is facing forward straight. Jireugi itself has the meaning of hitting, so basically yeop also has a meaning to the side so it has another term, namely side punch.

Although to the side of our blow, it is very important to keep the body facing straight forward. In this movement, the head also faces to the side when doing a sideward blow like the one in the example. The legs also need to be opened wider than the shoulders.

Eolgol jireugi – This punch movement technique is pointing upwards where the head is the target.

Arae jireugi – This punch movement technique is pointing down where the opponent's vital area is being targeted.

Momtong jireugi – This punch movement technique is pointing to the middle where the stomach or ulu hatilah is the target.

Chi jireugi – This punch movement technique is from the bottom up where the chin is the target and is similar to the uppercut movement. If using the right hand as the bat, then the left hand must be beside the body, bent while clenching as usual.

The legs are also sure to open but with the front and back position, namely the left foot in front and the right foot in the back with a heavy body support on the left leg. The hand to hit must be ready to face up like a picture.

Pyojeok jireugi – This punch movement technique targets using their own hands where the point is, our own hands are a form of imagination of our opponents. Therefore, the name of this punch movement technique is also referred to as imaginary punch.

The reason is simple, because we do not practice with friends who are our opponents, but because we have to imagine our own hands as our opponents. To ensure detailed movements, you can immediately ask your taekwondo coach to be able to model the real example of this blow.

Dollyeo jireugi – This punch movement technique is from the front sideways by targeting the opponent's head. In doing this punch, the right hand becomes active when it wants to use the right hand to hit.

Meanwhile, as in other punch movements, the left hand must be ready beside the waist in a bent position at once while also clenching the hand. Note the example of this picture or if there is still no shadow, it is better to ask the example to the taekwondo trainer directly so that you can see and practice it correctly for each movement.

Digeutja jireugi – This punch movement technique is to use both hands and perform the shape of the letter C in which one hand performs a punch upwards and the other performs a blow to the stomach. Both should be in a clenched position.

For the hand to punch upwards, position the palm of the hand to make sure it is facing downwards (this is for right hand use). Meanwhile, for hands that do punch below or stomach, make sure the palm is pointing upwards (this is for left hand use).

Stalks/Makki

In taekwondo also does not miss the existence of agile techniques or those that term makki. Here is a little explanation of the types of agile techniques for you to practice.

Arae makki – Movement of this stalk is down wearing fists. In taekwondo not only attach importance to how to hit and kick, but also to fend off the opponent's blow from wherever it goes. For this technique, you can clench your hands to deflect blows from your opponent if your opponent attacks the bottom. When the left hand fends off, the right hand is next to the body with the position bent and clenched.

Momtong an makki – This stalk movement is from the middle to the inside wearing the outside of the forearm. Similar indeed to the movement of chi jireugi punch, it's just that in this movement the goal is as a fender. When the opponent attacks from the front directly and straight to the chest or abdomen or neck, then this style can be used to protect yourself.

Eolgol makki – This stalk movement is upward and its main target is head. If the opponent tries to hit the head area, especially in the upper head, then swiftly, this movement technique can be used to fend off the opponent's attack. Clench your left hand and immediately bring it up that can deflect attacks from above or beside the head.

Hecho makki – This one stalk movement is a double stalk that leads to the outside. So when the opponent tries to attack from 2 directions (there may be 2 opponents who want to kick the side or bottom of your body), then this movement is the most appropriate to be used to deflect it. However, make sure that the strength of both hands is in full condition in order to really be able to fend off the opponent's attack perfectly.

Rod son momtong an makki – This stalk movement is from the outside to the middle where the palm as a bearing. So if before the movement of the stalk was with the hands clenched, this time on this technique is quite different.

Precisely on the rod son momtong an makki, we need to do the movement of the stalk by using our palms which become a cushion for attacks or blows from opponents. But for the other hand (which is not to fend off), it must still be on the side of the body in a clenched condition.

Sonnal momtong makki – This stalk movement is with a hand knife towards the middle. If the opponent attacks by hitting or kicking towards the front or center of our body, then this movement can deflect it well. As long as the power is on the knife of the hand, then all forms of attack movements from the opponent can be fended off to the maximum.

Rod son arae makki – This stalk movement is pointing down using the palm of the hand.

Momtong bakkat makki – This stalk movement is a middle stalk that leads outward from the inside by wearing the inside of the lower arm.

For the legs, weight support can be sure to be given to the right leg in the back by bending it slightly. The body also becomes slightly inclined towards the back because of the slightly bent right leg position earlier.

Sabetan and Puncture

Perhaps many of us know that taekwondo is a sport about hitting and kicking, whereas the technique of sabetage/chigi and puncture/chireugi is also widely used. Usually this technique is used in the process of attacking the vital area of the opponent. Before training it, first know the types as below:

Mureup dolyo chigi or sabetan wear knees that point to the side.

Ape son to the chireugi or prick on the neck using 4 fingertips.

An son to the chireugi or a one-finger prick that leads to the eye.

A gawison to the chireugi or a two-finger prick that leads to the eye.

Dolyo chigi or sabetan palpitations rotate using the elbow of the hand. This movement is done with the left foot as a weightlifter and needs to be bent when positioned forward. As for the back leg or right leg, it should be in a straight position.

The condition of both hands is like in the kung fu respect movement, but both must be in front of the chest and the elbow is tilted upwards. This part of the elbow is the goal to hit or stab when the opponent tries to attack by approaching us first.

Jebi poom mok chigi or sabetan that from the outside to the inside with a stick of a wishful knife towards the top at the same time. The hand used as a knife to snatch is the right hand, while the left hand is above our head.

The legs are almost similar to the Dolyo chigi palm technique, but the right foot in the back needs to be lower in position and the front foot or left foot does not need to be bent too much.

Han sonnal mok chigi or single sabetan using a hand knife. Single sabetan means the technique of sabetage only uses one hand, and in general, it is used is the left hand.

Meanwhile, the right hand is on the side of our body and in a state of bending and clenching as usual. For the legs do not need to be opened too wide, but still the left foot should be less forward. Both feet should be facing straight forward and so on.

Pyeon son chireugi keut or puncture that leads to the heart feathers with 4 fingertips where the hand position is vertical.

After Mary explained it and all they understood all her instructions she felt relieved, because they all understood without having to repeat again.Maria took a break and continued her practice of sword practice Samurai.

“what you guys are still up to for practice”Shouted maria.

“still miss”

“well let's continue the practice we will practice the sword so you take your sword each.

“well miss”

“ayo miss train us, we are ready to continue”

“hmm good let's start ,you guys pay attention to my every word and my movements.

“well miss”

1.Watch the battle scenario. Awareness of the situation is the key to winning the fight. The mind not only focuses on the realization that you must be ready to fight, but also pays attention to the location around you quickly and thinks of ways to change the location of the battle into a profitable thing. If you are not ready, you can be attacked before you can draw a sword. Pay attention to your intuition because it might save your life.

Beware threats. If you do not pay attention to the attacker, you are in an unfavorable position. Some of the things you notice include strange or suspicious behavior, situations around you, and even your own "gut feeling.

Watch the battle situation. Fighting against thugs in a dark alley is very different from doing a fight in a tournament. The fights in tournaments are controlled and executed based on rules or codes of conduct. When you are attacked on the streets (for some reason), maybe you will fight to defend your life. You can break the rules by applying "disrespectful" tactics, for example by kicking, squinting sand into the eyes of opponents, or doing tricks.

Observe the fighting environment. Every sword fight must be done somewhere. Observe the Battle Area so that you can guess what weaknesses you may have, and what things you can turn into something profitable. If you can set up a strategy to be able to attack and/or protect yourself more effectively (for example by preparing a sudden attack, cornering your opponent to a dead end, taking cover behind a large rock), maybe you can win. Some environmental elements that can be utilized include:

Bright sunlight can blind the eye if it is at the right angle with a strong level of sharpness. Force your opponent to be in a position that makes his eyes exposed to sunlight so that you become difficult to see.

Dark environments can make the body invisible, both you and your opponent.

The forest has plenty of room to hide. Trees can make it difficult for fighters to form mass defences such as "walls from shields", or launch attacks with formations such as on the battlefield.

Natural obstacles such as cliffs, seas, or walls can hinder movement and hinder attempts to escape.

Sword-fighters (especially those wearing armor or armor) usually cannot perform at their best in areas of mud, swamp, ice, or in thick, soft snow.

Fighting on the battlefield should be done as a team, not accentuating individual skills. You will rely on people around you to survive. Acting on your own rashly can be fatal to yourself and your friends.

The environment in urban areas is usually in the form of a closed place, such as a room or road.

Unplug the sword before you start fighting. The sword swing of a trained person only takes a fraction of a second. So, if you've unsheathed the sword, your time won't be wasted. In addition, the sword would also be useless if it just hung in its sheath.

On the other hand, if your sword is designed to be easily plucked from its sheath quickly (and you have trained it), this can be a great surprise attack. It can also intimidate your opponent by showing that you are a highly trained fighter.

It is perfect for Japanese swords that can be used to attack while being plucked from its scabbard. This style is called iaido and batto-jutsu.

Be relaxed! Panic is a natural reaction when one fights using a sword. However, if you are tense, the mind will be weak so that you cannot act quickly, in control, or with a clear mentality. This could be fatal. By practicing, you can learn to concentrate in dangerous situations. Your mind will learn to focus on what is being faced.

Keep your body balanced so you can attack and fend off without getting hit. Always position your legs shoulder-width apart, and when moving, keep your legs outstretched. Never place both feet close together. Use a sword grip that makes it easy for you to move it. Keep an eye on your opponent's movements and learn how to move when attacking and launch your opening attack. You must be quick. When fending off, keep the sword near the body so that you do not have to stretch your hands to fend off the attack. Try to always counterattack. The movement and placement of the feet is the key to balance. The more often the soles of the feet touch the ground, the balance becomes better so that the strength you channel in the attack becomes greater. To maintain balance, try to move by shifting your legs, not lifting and moving them. Tilting the body forward will lift the heel thereby reducing the balance on the ground. Be careful with the placement and use of the foot in each attack as this can give the opponent a chance to hit you. Keep the body straight with the chest and body pointed forward so that the balance will be maintained when you swing the sword. It also makes it easier for you to avoid your opponent's attacks with simple body movements. If the body is facing sideways, you will be locked because you can only avoid attacks in one direction.

Start the fight carefully. If you are too rash when attacking, especially against a trained fighter, maybe he will just wait for you to swing his sword. By fighting carefully, you can maintain control and focus at all times. It also allows you to form the best defense you can do by simply avoiding your opponent's attack to the side (or shifting your legs to the side). This can save lives and allow you to win the fight. Dodging (eating by moving the body back) is perfect to apply in the open as well as indoors (if you can do it quickly).

Have a strong defense. If you can't fend off or dodge just once, this can be fatal. So you have to protect yourself well. Keep the position of the sword allows you to swing it from the bottom of the body towards the top of the head. It is a middle position, which is suitable for any skill level. This allows you to respond to your opponent's attacks at a reasonable speed, as well as giving you plenty of opportunities to launch your own attacks.

Keep your weapons ready. In general, the sword should be stretched away from your body in a comfortable distance by being directed to the throat or perhaps the eyes of the opponent. It is a movement to target the target. It serves as a stalk against the opponent's attack (which must pass through your sword first). This position can be very intimidating, especially for inexperienced opponents.

Bend your elbow and position it near the body. Inexperienced fighters tend to stretch their arms so that opponents can't get close, but this action can reduce the ability to stab and fend off attacks quickly. Stretch the sword toward the opponent, but not by stretching the arm.

Make the first attack. Although skilled fighters can fight continuously for long periods of time, actual sword fighting is often determined by a first strike (usually completed in less than 30 seconds). Be confident in your attacks. If your first attack misses, the opponent will take advantage and end the fight with a deadly attack.

Find and maintain the ideal distance based on the balance between your range and your opponent. "Reach" is the weapon itself plus the length of the sword swing. Long arms that use short swords have the same range as short arms that use long swords. The perceived comfort can depend on several factors: height, sword length, sword style, and fighting style. All of these things affect the right distance for you.

If your "reach" is shorter, move closer and keep your position within range of your opponent's defense. Don't let him keep you away. If you continue to approach, an opponent who has a longer range will not be easy to swing the sword well, and usually you can swing the sword faster than a person who has a longer range.

Keep your distance from your opponent if you use a longer sword. Longer swords can keep opponents away, reducing the chances of contact.

If you have almost the same range, put yourself in a position that can attack forward with just one move.

Always try to be calm and confident. A calm attitude can determine the outcome of a fight, just like a sword, and it is an effective tactic. If you feel nervous or frightened, your opponent may take advantage of your lack of confidence and will provoke you to make a fatal mistake. A good fighter tends to make his opponent alert, unsettled, and frightened.

You do have to stay calm, but try to show aggressiveness that will intimidate your opponent. In fact, you can also pretend to feel scared, make your opponent laugh at you so that he becomes complacent and makes a fatal mistake.

Every strength has a weakness. For example, a high-bodied fighter may have a longer range, but he may take a long time to swing a sword. A tall body is also not beneficial in areas that have low ceilings.

Every weakness has a strength. An inexperienced fighter is a difficult opponent to predict.

Find the plot of the battle and try to control it when the fight begins. This is the conclusion of this article summarized in one sentence, which is a very important thing. If you manage to find the plot of the fight and control it, you have a great chance to immediately end the fight with a deadly move. This concept is difficult to understand, but you can try it next time when practicing a match with a friend.

Find the pattern and flow of the fight from one move to the next, and try to control the opponent. A fighter usually attacks, defends, and applies tactics that are most mastered and comfortable for him. It takes years and a lot of practice to gain this kind of ability. If you have mastered it, half the fight will be yours.

Don't expect the fight to go on dramatically. Most sword fights are completed with simple, timely, and on-target attacks and strokes. The complicated and dazzling sword moves usually only occur in action movies. There are certain goals that make a person need to show off maneuvering in the right situations and occasions. However, this action can make You experience a humiliating defeat, unless You are an expert. For example, do not rotate the body in a circle. It may look beautiful in the movie, but it keeps your defenses open to attack.

One goal that may be beneficial is: intimidation. Showing off sword playing skills to an inexperienced opponent can ruin the confidence of the person. Making the opponent doubt his own ability to fight was a great psychological victory.

Another good goal is to distract your opponent. When your opponent is gobsmacked with your sword dancing skills, you can prepare to launch an attack on his defensive area.

The Cold EmpressEp.7 Training Place

The Cold Empress
Ep.7 Training Place