This is pretty much the norm for Taekwondo poomsae/forms competition in Korea. If you've ever seen the Taekwondo Hanmadang nearly everyone looks like this, even the youngest competitors.
I believe this standard can be acheived by most if excellent flexibility, strength and balance are taught as the pre-requesite. Most gymnasts would have no problem performing at this level because of their flexibility and strength training.
Yes i agree, many people think that technique is enough when practising martial arts but keeping your body in good condition and pushing your flexibility is far more paramount. Well done to these kids they should be proud.
I'm guessing you haven't studied TKD in Korea recently.
jsstevens 3 years ago
That technique goes by several names in English: Back Hook Kick, Spin Hook Kick, Spin Whip Kick, etc...
I've heard the following Korean term: Dwi Hooryo Chagi, and in this video it sounds like Hik Chook which is not one I've heard before.
jsstevens 3 years ago
@ :50 = omg, awesome.
ViciousSK 3 years ago
looks like mirrors
loloowns 4 years ago
What were they saying?
wildcritic 4 years ago
The names of the kicks in Korean.
jsstevens 4 years ago 2
Very nice kicks. I practice kenpo, and isshin-ryu, and very rarely see that level of flexibility.
Th1mastermike 4 years ago 9
This is pretty much the norm for Taekwondo poomsae/forms competition in Korea. If you've ever seen the Taekwondo Hanmadang nearly everyone looks like this, even the youngest competitors.
jsstevens 3 years ago
on to practice..
sydslovebuzz 4 years ago 7
dayum, wish i could do it like that
daniboy750 4 years ago 4
they're black belts? wow. Im impressed with the standard of kicks- they're soo clean!
RukilDentarg 4 years ago 5
I believe this standard can be acheived by most if excellent flexibility, strength and balance are taught as the pre-requesite. Most gymnasts would have no problem performing at this level because of their flexibility and strength training.
jsstevens 4 years ago
Yes i agree, many people think that technique is enough when practising martial arts but keeping your body in good condition and pushing your flexibility is far more paramount. Well done to these kids they should be proud.
RukilDentarg 4 years ago 14
nice kicks
weirdweirdandweirder 4 years ago 3
Nice Drill! Looks very difficult. Thanks for sharing!
sgtjonesiniraq 4 years ago 3
o my god
vids987 4 years ago 2
nice kicks
VictorThai 5 years ago 2