Kuk Sool Won of Clear Lake Picnic, November 2007.

 

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To help us build strong minds, the instructors of Kuk Sool Won of Clear Lake use mental practice drills. Permission from Master Harmon was granted to share them on this web site.

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What is the Student Creed?

1. I will develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or physical health. Sir/Ma’am.
2. I will develop self discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others. Sir/Ma’am.
3. I will use what I learn in class constructively and defensively; to help myself and others and never be abusive or offensive. Sir/Ma’am.
4. We are a Black Belt school; we are motivated; we are dedicated; we are on a quest to be our best. Kuk Sool!

 

What are the two most important ideas?

1. I will develop myself in a positive manner. Sir/Ma’am.
2. I can do more than I think I can do. Sir/Ma’am.

Proof of #2: KSN Marianne, age 55, breaks 2 boards with a palm strike! 2-20-10.

 

What is the first step in strong mind training?

            Martial arts etiquette, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What are the two “P’s”?

            Patience and Perseverance, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What kind of school are we?

            A Black Belt school, Sir/Ma’am.

 

Who are we?

            Kuk Sool Won of Clear Lake, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What are we?

            Winners, Sir/Ma’am.

 

Why (are we winners)?

            Because we are here, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What are the three steps of the learning process?

1. Memorization
2. Precision
3. Smoothness

 

What’s the long name for the kick?

            The kick that shows you can do more than you think you can do, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What are the two things you never do during exercises (stretching)?

1. Never hold your breath,
2. Never overdo it, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What are the five points of attention (Cha Ri-ut)?

1. Feet together;
2. Hands on belt;
3. No talking;
4. Eyes straight ahead
5. Answer Sir/Ma’am, Sir/Ma’am.

 

Where’s your focus point for punching?

            Center of the chest, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What knuckles do you strike with on a punch?

            First two big knuckles, Sir/Ma’am.

 

Where’s your thumb on a knife hand (Soo-Doh)?

            Top of the hand, Sir/Ma’am.

 

Where’s your thumb on a reverse knife hand (Yuk Soo-Doh)?

            Bottom of the hand, Sir/Ma’am.

 

How strong should your horse stance be?

            Strong enough to hold a person on each leg, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What is it you never do on bent leg kicks?

            Never snap the knees, Sir/Ma’am.

 

How do you prevent snapping the knees?

            Pause for a second, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What do you never touch on your falling techniques?

            Your head, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What touches the ground hard?

            Your hand, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What touches the ground softly?

            Your body, Sir/Ma’am.

 

How do you bring the power?

            Spread the fingers, Sir/Ma’am.

 

How do you do your joint locks and throws safely?

            Slowly, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What’s the Golden Rule for target training?

            Never hit a target full power the first couple of times, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What’s our (sparring) safety rule?

            No contact, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What’s the first technique rule?

            Posture, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What’s the second technique rule?

            Three or more combinations, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What’s the third technique rule?

            Move in a circle, Sir/Ma’am.

 

What do you never do on a spin kick?

            Never drag the heel, Sir/Ma’am.

 

Congratulations to 2006 Grand Champion Woman, JKN Yvonne Jaurique! (promoted to KSN in 2009)

Photo by Marianne Dyson

 

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