There are different types of motion in Taekwon-Do. Here we discuss four types of motion in Taekwon-Do: normal motion, continuous motion, fast motion and slow motion.
Normal Motion
Most techniques in Taekwon-Do are performed in normal motion. Techniques are carried out one at a time. All the moves in Saju Jirugi, Saju Makgi and Chon-Ji use normal motion.
One breath is required for one move or technique, with the exception of a continuous motion.
Continuous Motion
When Taekwon-Do moves are performed in continuous motion:
- There should be no gap between the two techniques; as one finishes the other begins
- The two techniques are performed with a single count.
- The two techniques are performed in one continuous breath
- There are two sine waves, one for each move
An example of continuous motion is moves 13 and 14 in the pattern Dan-Gun. A low outer forearm block is followed immediately by a rising block. These two blocks are performed from the same stance using the same attacking tool (left forearm) in a continuous motion.
Fast Motion
When Taekwon-Do moves are performed in fast motion:
- There should be no gap between the two techniques; as one finishes the other begins
- Two techniques are performed with a single count
- There are two separate breaths, one breath for each each technique (unlike continuous motion)
- There is only one sine wave shared between the two techniques
An example of fast motion is moves 2 and 3 in the pattern Yul-Gok. The sitting stance middle front punches are performed in fast motion.
Also in the pattern Do-San, moves 15 and 16 (right and and left middle section punches) are performed in fast motion.
Slow Motion
When Taekwon-Do moves are performed in slow motion:
- One technique is performed slowly (over about 4 seconds)
- There is one slow breath
- There is one sine wave performed slowly
Examples of slow motion are the pressing blocks and angle punches in the pattern Joong-Gun. These techniques are performed in slow motion.
