Non-practitioners of Taekwon-Do are inclined to believe that Taekwon-Do
consists of "fancy" kicking techniques. This thought is incorrect. Although
Taekwon-Do gained popularity as a sport it continues to practice and
develop the Korean Art of Self Defence. Self defense is, when facing an
opponent the skill to control the enemy and the use of techniques to protect
oneself.
The term "Ho Sin" , means to "defend yourself", and "Sul" (sometimes spelled
in English as 'Sool') means "techniques of".
Hosinsul consists of practical solutions to different self-defence situations.
Hosinsul training increases the students' ability to control the opponent
without permanent harm, for instance by locking techniques. Both moral and
legal principles stress the importance of hosinsul training.
The basic preconditions for realistic hosinsul are the following: 1) A reaction
that is correct and fast enough, 2) a balance that enables the use of
taekwon-do techniques, and 3) simple, automatic and effective movements.
consists of "fancy" kicking techniques. This thought is incorrect. Although
Taekwon-Do gained popularity as a sport it continues to practice and
develop the Korean Art of Self Defence. Self defense is, when facing an
opponent the skill to control the enemy and the use of techniques to protect
oneself.
The term "Ho Sin" , means to "defend yourself", and "Sul" (sometimes spelled
in English as 'Sool') means "techniques of".
Hosinsul consists of practical solutions to different self-defence situations.
Hosinsul training increases the students' ability to control the opponent
without permanent harm, for instance by locking techniques. Both moral and
legal principles stress the importance of hosinsul training.
The basic preconditions for realistic hosinsul are the following: 1) A reaction
that is correct and fast enough, 2) a balance that enables the use of
taekwon-do techniques, and 3) simple, automatic and effective movements.
| Hosinsul: Ho is to protect; Shin the body; Sul technique or technology. Hoshinsul is the self-defense technology that is part of certain systems of Taekwondo. |
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What should be included in a Self-Defense program?
This question is very difficult to answer now days due to a variety of reasons. We
have the current MMA, Caged Fighting, Krav Maga and other systems of Self
Defense that both trained and untrained people are starting to get into. Also, we
have to ask the question, do we train civilians the same way we teach our police
and military? There should be an obvious difference in training between civilians
and military/police personnel. With all that aside, how we train depends also on
our own abilities, knowledge of our enemy and other factors. We commonly see
in the dojang that many instructors teach folks to defend themselves from someone
trying to hurt them in the street, parking lot or alley. So, what would a good self
defense program include?
With the “average” person on the street no longer being so average due to Ultimate
Fighting Championships, boxing on TV, ability to conceal pocket knives and more
it’s harder today than it was in the earlier days to defend against the so called
“average” person. I can recall training at different schools and in different systems
of martial arts and hear the instructor talk about this “average” person on the
street. Each and every time this person is supposedly stupid and doesn’t have
much training. Also this person is tattooed, ugly, mean and stands out in a crowd
so to speak. Teaching students that the “average” person is stupid and untrained
will ultimately be both the instructor’s and student’s downfall. An instructor
should train their students as if they are defending themselves against someone
who’s just as good, if not better than they are. If you do this it will help awaken
their sense of awareness, alertness and responsiveness.
A few pointers to keep in mind in a self defense program should include the
following:
Students should learn to defend themselves from 5 ranges of combat: Weapons,
Kicking, Punching, Grabbing/trapping and Ground. Not every student will become
experts at all ranges immediately, but having some basic foundation in all will
increase their ability to defend themselves.
Keeping fit to fight is another good concept. If your attacker can only run 1 mile
and you can run 2 then maybe you can defend yourself by running away from
your attacker.
Color Codes of Awareness: Ensure you are aware of your surroundings. You can
defend against a threat if you don’t see it coming. Taking a moment to locate
exits, windows, pay phones, bouncers, police, crowds of people that look like
trouble and etc could help you in a self defense situation.
From a training syllabus stand point I recommend students to train in the following:
Striking using every natural weapon God gave you to include hands, elbows,
knees, feet, forehead, finger nails, teeth and whatever else you are willing to use or
sacrifice for your survival.
Become familiar with Dodging techniques: Shifting, Stepping, Turning, Dropping,
Jumping, Foot/leg Lifting and etc.
Being able to control, detain and take down your opponent is important as well
(Throws, wrist/elbow locks, Foot Tackling/sweeping and etc). Sometimes,
punching and kicking isn’t the answer.
Sometimes trouble comes in pairs. Try to include self defense against multiple
opponents.
Become familiar with the Use of Force Model.
Learn to use your environment. Use man made items as weapons and use good
judgment. You wouldn’t utilize a reverse turning kick to someone’s head if you
were standing on ice in Montana. In that case, your environment has changed how
you defend yourself.
Most importantly, train under a certified instructor or someone with REAL
WORLD experience in the field of self defense.
Hopefully, your instructor already trains you on all these pointers and then some.
If not, hopefully I might have given you something to work with or think about in
YOUR self defense program/training.
By: Mr. Michael Munyon
ITF, USITF Armed Forces Director, USKMAF
This question is very difficult to answer now days due to a variety of reasons. We
have the current MMA, Caged Fighting, Krav Maga and other systems of Self
Defense that both trained and untrained people are starting to get into. Also, we
have to ask the question, do we train civilians the same way we teach our police
and military? There should be an obvious difference in training between civilians
and military/police personnel. With all that aside, how we train depends also on
our own abilities, knowledge of our enemy and other factors. We commonly see
in the dojang that many instructors teach folks to defend themselves from someone
trying to hurt them in the street, parking lot or alley. So, what would a good self
defense program include?
With the “average” person on the street no longer being so average due to Ultimate
Fighting Championships, boxing on TV, ability to conceal pocket knives and more
it’s harder today than it was in the earlier days to defend against the so called
“average” person. I can recall training at different schools and in different systems
of martial arts and hear the instructor talk about this “average” person on the
street. Each and every time this person is supposedly stupid and doesn’t have
much training. Also this person is tattooed, ugly, mean and stands out in a crowd
so to speak. Teaching students that the “average” person is stupid and untrained
will ultimately be both the instructor’s and student’s downfall. An instructor
should train their students as if they are defending themselves against someone
who’s just as good, if not better than they are. If you do this it will help awaken
their sense of awareness, alertness and responsiveness.
A few pointers to keep in mind in a self defense program should include the
following:
Students should learn to defend themselves from 5 ranges of combat: Weapons,
Kicking, Punching, Grabbing/trapping and Ground. Not every student will become
experts at all ranges immediately, but having some basic foundation in all will
increase their ability to defend themselves.
Keeping fit to fight is another good concept. If your attacker can only run 1 mile
and you can run 2 then maybe you can defend yourself by running away from
your attacker.
Color Codes of Awareness: Ensure you are aware of your surroundings. You can
defend against a threat if you don’t see it coming. Taking a moment to locate
exits, windows, pay phones, bouncers, police, crowds of people that look like
trouble and etc could help you in a self defense situation.
From a training syllabus stand point I recommend students to train in the following:
Striking using every natural weapon God gave you to include hands, elbows,
knees, feet, forehead, finger nails, teeth and whatever else you are willing to use or
sacrifice for your survival.
Become familiar with Dodging techniques: Shifting, Stepping, Turning, Dropping,
Jumping, Foot/leg Lifting and etc.
Being able to control, detain and take down your opponent is important as well
(Throws, wrist/elbow locks, Foot Tackling/sweeping and etc). Sometimes,
punching and kicking isn’t the answer.
Sometimes trouble comes in pairs. Try to include self defense against multiple
opponents.
Become familiar with the Use of Force Model.
Learn to use your environment. Use man made items as weapons and use good
judgment. You wouldn’t utilize a reverse turning kick to someone’s head if you
were standing on ice in Montana. In that case, your environment has changed how
you defend yourself.
Most importantly, train under a certified instructor or someone with REAL
WORLD experience in the field of self defense.
Hopefully, your instructor already trains you on all these pointers and then some.
If not, hopefully I might have given you something to work with or think about in
YOUR self defense program/training.
By: Mr. Michael Munyon
ITF, USITF Armed Forces Director, USKMAF
| Self-Defense |
| Defense Against A Wrist Grab |
Self-defense is usually the basis for beginning to train in Taekwon-Do or other
martial arts. This idea eventually loses its importance as other aspects of the art
are experienced.
Although self-defense (Hosinsul) still finds its place, it is used as a vehicle to
improve the practitioner’s technique. The practicing of a technique and the
understanding of self and others are the basic ingredients of a good self-
defense. There is no self-defense technique that is easily learned.
An important aspect is learning one´s body and working with it. Regular
training will improve self-confidence and awareness. Afterwards, techniques
learned in training are applied to your self-defense and practiced with a partner.
Most techniques learned in Taekwon-Do deal with defending against an attack
and counter attacking. To make these techniques spontaneous and effective
requires regular training. Only then, the best techniques usually only work
when practiced to the point of executing the technique without thought.
Consequently, in testing and demonstrations technical precision is necessary.
Avoiding conflicts overall is the best self-defense. However when one is forced
to defend themselves, react rapidly and with awareness. There is no time for
thought and experimentation.
Keep in mind the following principles.
1. In serious situations effective technique counts. A colorful looking technique
won´t help.
2. Use the minimum force necessary to produce the maximum result.
3. One should know the vital points of the human body and the techniques
relevant to them.
martial arts. This idea eventually loses its importance as other aspects of the art
are experienced.
Although self-defense (Hosinsul) still finds its place, it is used as a vehicle to
improve the practitioner’s technique. The practicing of a technique and the
understanding of self and others are the basic ingredients of a good self-
defense. There is no self-defense technique that is easily learned.
An important aspect is learning one´s body and working with it. Regular
training will improve self-confidence and awareness. Afterwards, techniques
learned in training are applied to your self-defense and practiced with a partner.
Most techniques learned in Taekwon-Do deal with defending against an attack
and counter attacking. To make these techniques spontaneous and effective
requires regular training. Only then, the best techniques usually only work
when practiced to the point of executing the technique without thought.
Consequently, in testing and demonstrations technical precision is necessary.
Avoiding conflicts overall is the best self-defense. However when one is forced
to defend themselves, react rapidly and with awareness. There is no time for
thought and experimentation.
Keep in mind the following principles.
1. In serious situations effective technique counts. A colorful looking technique
won´t help.
2. Use the minimum force necessary to produce the maximum result.
3. One should know the vital points of the human body and the techniques
relevant to them.
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