Hope this gives all of you a greater detail of sparring component in TKD. Pls note that this is only generalising/ an example, its up to you whether you want to believe or not. This entry will be very long. So, happy reading!


Components of a competitor

Limited ability factors
1) General factors
a) Speed
b) Flexibility
c) Coordination
2) Athletic skill factors
a) Offense skill
b) Countering skill
c) Foot work
3) Mental factor
a) Motivation
b) Self awareness
c) Self control
d) Concentration
e) Strategy

Decisive ability
1) Mental factors
a) General intellect
b) Mental training and others
2) General physical factor
a) Endurance
b) Agility
c) Power
3) Physical structured factor
a) Symmetry
b) Height


Components of a Good fighting stance
1. Flexibility: a good stance allows for smooth, continuous movement by maintaining flexibility of posture.
2. Natural body posture: a good stance allow the body to act and react spontaneously, without hindrance
3. Agility: a good stance allows for movement in any direction at split seconds interval
4. Base: a good stance requires a wide enough base (the distance between the feet) to maintain balance in movement and at rest
5. center of gravity: a good stance maintain the proper placement of the center of gravity, higher for rapid movements and lower for powerful movement
6. concealment: a good stance allows the fighter to hide the intention and initiation of offensive movement


Footwork
Footwork is and indirect skill used to set up a scoring technique. Footwork changes according to the opponent’s stance, position, distance and the situation. The goods of footwork are:
1. to disrupt the opponents offensive strategy
2. to avoid being attacked
3. to create a weakness in opponents movement
4. to create an opening in the opponent’s defense
5. to launch an accurate and timely attack


Tips for successful footwork
1. shift the body smoothly and lightly
2. synchronize the entire body as one unit
3. maintain equilibrium throughout every movement
4. adapt the stance according to the technique


Consideration for competition strategy
1. Technical structure and variation according to the competition rules. Every competitor must be able to win within to established frame work or competition rules. He must create offensive combination designed to score points while avoiding penalties.
2. Economical use of energy over the duration of the match. A fighter must plan his strategy over the course of the full nine minutes of the match. He must clearly decide when it is appropriate to conserve energy and when it is necessary to prees the opponent.
3. Judicial application of feinting skills. Feinting should use wisely and sparingly, so as not to be detected by the opponent.


Physiological formulation of strategy
1. concentration (attention to the opponent’s every action)
2. information collection (accumulation of information)
3. data selection (sorting of the important information)
4. analysis of the situation (projection of future events)
5. decision making (selection of appropriate action)
6. immediate execution (implementation of chosen action)


Physical execution of strategy
7. adaptation (change of technique according to situation)
8. economic distribution of energy conservation and assertion of energy at the proper time)
9. timing (attack/defend appropriately)
10. execution of plan (carry out planned strategy)
11. score management (score enough points to win)


Assessing the opponent
1. height
2. stance
3. fighting style
a. infighter or out fighter
b. attacker or counter attacker
2. favorite skill
3. psychological condition
4. strength and weakness


Competitor’s styles
The following list provides tips for competitors of different styles to maximize their strong points

1. aggressive competitor
a. conceal attacking intention
b. diversify attacking style
c. attack in combinations with maximum speed
d. execute each technique accurately
e. take advantage of attacking/ countering opportunities
f. control the distance by varying your stance


2. counterattacking competitor
a. execute diversity initiation techniques
b. avoid and counter attack with good timing
c. after the opponent’s attack, move close and prepare for counter attacking
d. the use of front leg is more advantageous
e. block or avoid, then counter attack


3. short competitor
a. use footwork and feinting to create chance to attack
b. when the opponent attacks, avoid or use an immediate counter attack
c. use infighting strategy
d. after and attack, close the distance with the opponent


4. tall competitor
a. be aware of opponent’s quick dash or attack
b. when the opponent attacks, cut their attack with the lead leg kick and counter attack
c. use long distance strategy
d. use foot work n feinting to create a chance to attack


5. distance competitor
a. break the opponent’s stance
b. confuse the opponent’s sense of distance
c. before attacking, incline the upper body and dash in
d. use quick, surprise attacks
e. use side step or back step attack


6. strategic competitor
a. use effective competition management skills to win with minimum effort
b. occupy the central area of the ring
c. if the opponent positions himself near to the boundary line, use a combination attack to push him out
d. know that when the opponent frequently, intentionally goes near the boundary, he is setting up a counter attack
e. when the opponent position himself in the corner, execute a combination attack or prepare to counter
f. when the referee says “kyesok” after ‘kallgo”, attack immediately

From melvin sir!

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