Ron----10/11/2002 10:09 AM----Post Number: 16


Paldo in SS#8 is generally taught as a stop motion with the charu (to prevent an opponents draw), turn and thrust to the rear. The downward angle of the paldo is stressed in this interpretation. In #4 and #12 the move can be interpreted as a quick draw and cut to the opponent's wrist, hence the long, quick step forward used in that application. Pak Sabum Nim generally uses the quick draw in 4 and 12, unless he doesn't. As a general rule, more applications are taught as the student advances. I think this is to point out possibilities and get the mind to think about how the body may respond in particular situations, to teach...hell, I don't know the Korean term but the Japanese term is taijutsu (body movement, responding to a shifting situation with fluidity).

Cheri----11/11/2002 6:12 AM----Post Number: 17


Sir, when you say thrust to the rear, do you mean that big sweeping/turning motion ending high right? That particular one I have heard interpreted at a parry/trap after which I personally would kick or drop the blade a bit and slice off the hand, thus removing their sword from the vicinity of my quite valuable head...

Cheri