Dragon01
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Observing FORMS
With the April Testing soon upon us, and considering the fact that FORMS are 40% of your total test score......This is timely information for all. AND..I mignt add...this could be considered a scale for judging forms which may be used by the test board.
When first learning a new pattern, students perform the movements as a person walking over rocky ground ... sudden, jerky movements while avoiding rocks. As students practice the pattern hundreds of times, they
gain an understanding of the movements and the pattern flows as water flows over rocky ground ....smooth
movements that flow from one rock to another. This transition from jerky to smooth movements, while still
maintaining power, transitions through five (5) levels of performance. They ARE......
Basic.
Learning the basic movements in technically proper manner. Students struggle to learn each
movement and technique and are unsure about how movements should be performed. They ask many
questions and try to do everything the instructor says and does. However, their performance lacks context
and purpose.
Imitation.
As the basic movements are learned, students tend to watch senior belts and imitate their
movements. They may be performing the movements properly, but they do not know why, so their
movements are still without context and purpose.
Simulated. Performance is technically correct, but it is unrealistic and impractical. Instead of looking like
the real thing, it looks like an imitation of the real thing, such as play that depicts real life while not
appearing as real life.
Rehearsed.
Performance appears real, but it lacks the enthusiasm and energy of a real combat situation.
Performance is similar to a rehearsal for a play. Everything is there except the emotion of the action
performance of the play.
Real.
A realistic performance that flows naturally with the intensity and power of a real fight. Spectators
feel they are watching a small part of a real battle where a true warrior is fighting valiantly and proudly,
exhibiting the highest level of training and perfection of technique. The student understands the context
and purpose each movement and has practiced the pattern so much that its performance appears as natural as walking
As you read this....Imagine and SCORE YOURSELF...WHERE DO YOU FIT? How do you perform?
Tang Soo
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Cobra84
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Re: Observing FORMS
Awesome anology Mr. Weeks. I hope many of the students read this and apply it to themselves. It should be very helpful to those who read and use it. Many of our students do not understand the amount of practice that is truly required to succeed in Martial Arts. Most think that you can come and practice during class and that is all you need to do. Two to four hours a week is all the dedication that is required. But this is so, so untrue. Class is a time of learning new things, analyzing moves, and getting constructive criticism; not a time of practicing. For every hour in class I would hope you would spend at least that amount in practice outside of class time. Sorry this turned into a sermon. I just felt inspired after reading Mr. Weeks's article on "Observing forms.
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Mike Montgomery
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Re: Observing FORMS
Kinda puts it in perspective for a bunch of us. I know where I stand without being told. Practice is the key and most of us have lots of room left for that.
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Its a good guide line for me. Knowing where I am and where I want to be, makes me want to work harder. 
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