Coaching Poomsae

Poomsae is one unique component in Taekwondo. It actually comes with many names. Of course the actual name is Poomsae, but there are countries that called in form or pattern. Anyway, in coaching poomsae it is important that the students have established a good foundation in their basic techniques such as the punches and blocks as Poomsae movements are made out from basic techniques. With a sound basic then the student will be able to perform the poomsae nicely.

However, there is techniques to be comply by the students to enable them to perform the poomsae beautifully. As the execution of the techniques require speed and power. These speed and power of the execution come from the waist power or in a more scientific term, the core strength. With a strong core, one can generate force from the core to the extremities. This way, the techniques can be executed with speed and power.

Therefore, in coaching poomsae, one needs to work from the fundamental techniques. Start with coaching the proper basic techniques and movements. Then develop their core strength. Then coach them to combine the core strength with the execution of the techniques. Once this is achieve, then the students wiil be abkle to perform the poomsae beautifully. This of course that the students already know their poomsae.