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Taegeuk 7 Solkattu & Jathi

Version 1.5 (2020-02-24)
Taegeuk 7 Solkattu
Taegeuk 7
 

Arm locks and throws such as irimi nage, tenbin nage, juji gatame can be seen in Taegeuk 7, and the timing should be flowing to reflect these and striking applications. Pay attention to core movement to deliver power with 90% of your weight on one leg.

Practice Timings

Starting Segment
Palm block, front kick, inside block
Ta ki da TOM, ta ka TOM ta TOM -
Forward 1 Segment
Knifehand block, knifehand block
Ta ka TOM, ta ka TOM -
Middle Segment
Assisted palm block, assisted front backfist strike
Ta ki da TOM ta TOM -
Forward 2 Segment
5-count, double scissor block, double scissor block
5-count ta ki da TOM ta TOM, ta ki da TOM ta TOM -
Front Segment
Spreading block, grab & knee strike, twin middle uppercut, down cross block
Ta ki da JEM, di mi TOM ta ka TOM, ta ka NAM -
Return 1 Segment
Outside backfist strike, target kick, target turning elbow strike
Ta ka TOM, ta ka TOM ta TOM -
Return 2 Segment
Single knifehand block, side punch
Di mi JEM, ta ka TOM -

Advanced Practice Timings

Forward/Front Segment
Forward 2 and Front Segments
5-count ta ki da TOM ta TOM, ta ki da TOM ta TOM, - ta ki da JEM, di mi TOM ta ka TOM, ta ka NAM -

Solkattu for Poomsae was designed and developed by Master Mike Wong, with timing assistance from Master Keith Quatro.