Continental Tang Soo Do Federation -Bahl Che So

The Continental Tang Soo Do Federation
Bahl Che So (#1)

Bring both hands to the left side of the body, Twist the body slightly to the left and jump directly forward.

The feet land in a hooked leg stance. Simultaneously, execute a right, middle-level knife hand block. The block is supported by the left hand.

Pivot 180 to the left and bring both hands to the left side of the body. Then step directly forward with the left foot into a back stance. Execute a right, high level knife hand block and a left high level knife hand strike.

Pivot 270 on the left foot. Bring the right had to the left shoulder. The left arm is straight and in front of the body, Immediately upon reaching the position.

Do a right low-level block to the right side of the body. The heels of the feet are touching and the toes are close together.

Bring both knife hands to the left side of the body. Then step directly forward with the leg into a back stance position.

As the stance is being done perform both a left high level knife hand strike and a right, high level knife hand block.

Draw the left foot back to meet the right foot. Bring the left fist to the left side. The right fist is brought to a position in front of, and above, the left fist. The palm of the right fist is facing the body.

Turn the body 90 to the left and raise the right leg. The right foot is brought to the left knee and the hands maintain the same position as the previous movement.

From this position do a low level side thrust kick. At the same time the kick is being done, extend the right arm in a low block position in line with the kick. The left fist is tight to the left side.

Immediately after the side kick, snap the kicking leg back to the starting position. Bring the right fist to a low level position in front
of the body. The left knife hand is brought to the right shoulder, palm out.

From the point step down into a horse riding stance. Slowly draw the right fist to the right side and cross the front of the body with the left palm hand, The left hand stops just above the knee, palm out.

Execute a right middle level punch from the horse riding stance.

Immediately after the right middle level punch do a left middle level punch. Both punches are done from the riding stance.
The position of the feet does not move. However the twisting action of the hips gives the two punches power.

Look to the left and turn the body slightly in that direction, bringing the left fist to the right shoulder. Extend the right are do that it is under the left arm. The right hand forms a fist. From here execute a right high level inside to outside block and left low level block. The inside block is done to the rear of the body. It defends against an attack to the head delivered from the rear.

Pivot both feet 90 to the right. This will cause the body to pivot 180 and enter a back stance position. As the is being done, bring the right fist to the left shoulder and the left arm straight in front of the body.

From here do a right low level block and a left high inside to outside block. The inside to outside block is done in he same manner as the previous movement.

The next movement is done in the direction of the punches. From the back stance move the left foot to a position in front of the right, This movement is a half-step. Bring both knifes hands to the left side of the body.

From here step directly ahead into a right back stance and perform a right middle level knife hand block.

Advance forward and execute a left middle level knife hand block. This is done from a back stance position.

Step directly ahead and perform a right middle knife hand block. This is done from a back stance.

Step directly to the rear with the right leg. Bring the right foot to the knee of the supporting leg. Both knife hands are brought to the right side of the body.

From this position step backwards with the right foot. Execute a left middle knife hand block. This is done from the back stance position.

Draw the left foot to the right knee. Look approximately 45 to the right and cross the arms. The left fist is brought to the right shoulder and the eight arm crosses the body. The right hand also forms a fist.

From here advance forward into a left front stance. Execute a right reverse middle inside to outside block.

Stay in front stance and open the right hand. As the right hand is rotated palm out, open the left hand and move it to meet the right with the tips of the thumbs and index fingers touching. Do this slowly, with both hands finishing palms out. Look through the opening created by the hands.

Pivot the left foot 90 to the left. At the same time, draw the right foot to the knee of the left leg. Be sure to have the right knee above the waist. Both hands are brought to the left side. The left fist is palm down.

Then execute a right high side kick this is done in the direction or the previous front stance. At the Point Kihap (yell).

Immediately after the right side kick, bring the kicking foot to the left knee. Turn the head 180 from the direction of the kick.

Pivot the left foot 90 to the left. Do not lower the right knee. Cross both arms. The left arm is on top of the right arm.

From this position step directly to the rear with the right foot into back stance. Simultaneously execute inside outside blocks with both arms. The arms are to the outside of the body.

Raise the left leg and bring both fists to the body the left fist to the left side and the left fist to the right side.

Next is a double bottom fist strike to the rib area. The palms will be facing up. Do this by taking a large step forward with the left foot and sliding the right foot forward, forming a proper back stance.

Move directly ahead and raise the right leg. As this is being done, extend the left fist and bring the right fist to the right side.

Then step into and horse riding stance and execute a right middle punch.

Look 180 to the left. Cross the left fist to the right shoulder. The right arm crosses under the left and the hand is formed into a fist.

From here do a left middle hammer fist strike. The strike is delivered sideways with the palm down. The right fist is snapped to the right side. This is done from the horse riding stance.

Step in the direction of the hammer fist and execute a right strike and execute and right middle punch. This is done from the front position.

Draw the left foot forward and turn 90 on the right foot. The feet will now be one shoulder width apart. Quickly bring both palms forcefully together. The finger tips of the left hand. Both hands are at eye level.

Look to the left and extend the left arm. The left hand turns thumb down and makes a grabbing motion, The right fist is held at the right side ready to punch.

From this position pivot 180 in the left foot. Step directly ahead and execute a right middle punch from the horse riding position.
As the punch is being done, pull the left arm back. The arm will stop in front of the solar plexus, palm down.

Open the right fist and make a grabbing motion with the right hand as in the previous movement. Move directly forward into a horse riding stance and execute a left middle punch. At the same time draw the right fist back to a position in front of the solar plexus.

Open the left fist and make a grabbing motion with the left hand.

Then step directly ahead into a horse riding stance and do a right middle punch. Simultaneously draw the left fist and forearm to a position in front of the solar plexus.

Pivot 225 to the right on the right foot. At the same time, bring the left foot to meet the right. The body is now at a 45 angle to the previous movement. Bring both hands to the right hip in a knife hand position.

Then advance directly ahead and perform a left middle knife hand block. This is done from the back stance position.

Turn the head and look 180 to the to the rear. Cross the left foot in front of the right and bring both knife hands to the left hip.

Move 180 from the previous movement and execute a right middle knife hand block. This is done from a right back stance. (Ki Hap) )

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