4th Degree and Above Training Day and IIC
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4th Degree and Above Training Day and IIC
After weeks of anticipation the day was finally here for the
4th Degree and above training day and IIC. After such an
overwhelming positive response from the previous training day we were all eager
to see what Grand Master Nicholls had in store for us. With UKITF
representatives from Trenic TKD Academies, Eastwood Martial Arts and Richards
TKD and partners Organisations; Deedigan schools of Taekwon-Do, UTA, Chand
Institutes, Hogan’s Institutes and Dragon Martial Arts we knew this would be an
event to remember.
After a warm welcome and opening speech delivered by the Masters
present, it was down to business. The morning commenced with junior tul work
progressing from Chun-JI to Won-Hyo. Whilst performing each tul Master Nicholls
stressed the importance of understanding the correct name and application of
each movement. With so much teaching experience and knowledge throughout the
room we also saw this as a great opportunity to trade teaching methods amongst
one-another.
Master Nicholls swiftly moved on to kicking lines and their
deliverance within our fundamental tul. He continued to explain that there must
be a differentiation between correct form and their adaption for sparring and
breaking. After breaking down front snap kick, turning kick and side piercing
kick we took the time to discuss the correct terminology for reverse turning
kick which was a great insight to all.
After a short lunch break it back down to business as we
were instructed we would be performing 4th Degree pattern Ul-Ji.
Once again we broke the pattern down to its individual movements, understanding
its application and correct terminology. As we walking step by step through the
pattern, the Masters present prompted us to ask questions and spark debate,
encouraging us to relax and explore the tul.
And just like that the day had come all too quickly to an
end. Finishing at 6pm we all had time to retire to our rooms for a quick rest
before meeting in the evening for a bite to eat and explore of Bournemouth’s
lovely town.
Day two and we were ready to continue where we left of. The
Masters took turns leading the remaining 4th Degree patterns before
moving onto So-San and Se-Jong. This was a great opportunity to not only watch
our senior degrees perform but allow the instructors to become students once
again for the afternoon (which is a rare and exciting occasion for many full
time instructors).
The day was concluded with an in-depth explanation and
demonstration of one step (basic), one step (advanced) and model sparring.
Following the book we refreshed our understanding of one step basics before
being left to work through the set sparring within small groups.
As the day was coming to an end, Master Nicholls sought to
test our perseverance and Indomitable Spirit instructing we would perform al
tradition tul from Chun-JI upwards. Again we were encouraged to, as 4th
Degrees and above, perform as STUDENTS of Taekwon-Do as opposed to instructors.
It was a long yet exciting two days of training and on
behalf of the UKITF would like to extend our thanks to Master Nicholls, Master
Wood, Master Deedigan and Master Horan for taking the time to help instruct and
impart their wisdom upon us. We would also like to thank those who attended the
weekend whom without the event would not have been
possible.
Written by: Trenic TKD - 2nd October 2014
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