Stanford Taekwondo Club SpringQuarter 2002 Promotional Test Comments

Below are comments for individual students for the Spring 2002. Below each SUID specific comments for kicking, poomse, sparring, and spirit.

4735643
-faster reactions when sparring, don't wait
-arm techniques in poomse are too slow - place them properly
-make long stances longer
-need power coming down on axe kicks
-sidekicks need to be aimed straight in front
-back kick needs work

4913109
-hand/arm position off for blocks
-punches come in a half-circle
-strong form
-crisp techniques
-need to chamber front kicks
-don't lean forward on back kicks - they need to be straighter
-side kicks need to be straighter and needs to rechamber afterwards

4854949
-good ideas and timing when sparring
-watch your balance
-good poomse
-don't lean forward in long stance
-walking and long stances look too similar
-good power and crisp techniques
-good axe kicks, but keep your upper body straight
-don't turn your back on your sidekicks
-work on balance

41979
-watch hand position on poomse
-straighten back leg in long stance
-square shoulders
-good arm techniques
-good stances overall
-great poomse and focus
-don't bend your lower leg on axe kicks

5046424
- Needs to refold front kicks and more snap required.
- Nice roundhouse.
- Point toes on front kick.
- Chamber and rechamber front kick.
- Square shoulders.
- Work on walking stance.
- Could be a little more focused.
- Over extending punch.

4896445
- Sidekick needs to be aimed straight in front of you.
- Good round house kicks.
- Square shoulders on long stance for poomse.
- Good stance and arm placement on poomse.
- Blocks a little low; needs to use hips for upper body techniques during poomse.
- Sparring: Good fighting stance but must square shoulders.

21774
- Work on flexibility
- Don’t bend bottom-supporting leg on axe kicks.
- Rotate Hips more on roundhouse kicks.
- Keep leg higher on sidekicks.
- Good power and front kicks during poomse.
- Good concentration during poomse.
- Sparring: watch your zone.

61579
- Back kicks need better targeting, too low.
- Working on popping sidekick straight out.
- Back kick higher.
- Relax a little on the axe kick it will give you better extensions.
- Do not step on back kick.
- Leaning over in front stance during poomse.
- Do not lunge when punching in poomse.
- Good focus and power during poomse.
- Too much contact during sparring.
- Well-placed kicks during sparring.

4383279
- Louder kiyop.
- Axe kicks should come straight down.
- Work on higher back kick.
- Poomse needs more snap and focus.

5041260
- Good flexibility work on balance.
- Good back kick.
- Don’t swing your arms when you kick.
- Back kicks are swinging upward.
- Turn your round house more.
- Point toes on front kicks
- Keep your upper body straight and upright during roundhouse
- Straighten leg on long stance during poomse.
- Good timing during sparring.

4462792
- Back kicks too low.
- Kicks needs more control.
- Back kicks are low.
- Work on flexibility so all kicks are at the same level, above the waist.
- Good energy during poomse.
- Put sole of foot done during poomse.
- Good combinations during sparring.
- Great speed while sparring.

4902763
- A little stiff, relax.
- Back kicks are over rotating.
- Need to keep your upper body erect during kicks.
- Good front leg roundhouse kick.
- Allow hips to move more naturally.
- Lose hands during poomse.
- Square shoulders during poomse.
- Use both arms for technique during poomse.
- Must practice Poomse more.

5043614
-very good axe kicks
-more speed and power needed
-don't take a step before you do a sliding kick
-more spirit and energy needed
-good technique, but need more focus
-longer and deeper stances
-keep thumb tucked in on knifehands
-good hand and foot position
-try to engage more when sparring
-work on sparring footwork
-good attacks with face kicks
-vary your sparring kicks more
-sliding axe kicks should hit the target before you land

72176
-trying to use too much power when sparring, but good execution and pressure
-good control ofyour kicks
-excellent head level roundhouse
-don't bend your wrist on knifehand blocks
-movements could be sharper
-longer walking stance
-you need to refold all your kicks
-kicks need more snap
-don't race through your poomse
-good power and focus

4650925
-work on balance with back kicks - they're over-rotating
-don't kick on your toes
-knifehand needs to extend more
-don't lunge when punching
-keep the sole of the back foot on the ground in long stances
-keep shoulders square
-improve sparring footwork
-vary your kicks more when sparring
-good use of hands when sparring
-more concentration

122674
-back kicks need work
-more movement when sparring
-try to aim kicks at scoring areas
-good sparring technique
-don't let your kicks hook when sparring
-excellent high roundhouse
-watch your distance, you're kicking short
-knifehand blocks are off
-good intensity and power
-longer stances
-good grasp of timing
-good speed in arm techniques during poomse

42272
-good punches, good movement in sparring
-good pressure on your opponent
-try to use sparring combinations more
-watch the form on your roundhouse kicks
-more energy in poomse
-punches in poomse aren't quite straight
-longer stances
-don't let your arms swing too much when you kick

21375
-great speed when sparring
-don't bend your wrist on knifehand blocks
-watch upper body position on poomse, you're leaning into your stances too much
-keep shoulders square
-longer stances
-work on placement of feet during poomse
-basic techniques need cleaning up
-more pivot on round kicks
-work on aiming your kicks
-back kicks should hit with the heel, not toes

102071
-very good combinations
-work on increasing speed and power
-axe kicks should accelerate on the way down
-good back kicks
-don't forget to breathe
-good technique overall
-arm techniques are too slow
-keep shoulders square
-longer and deeper back stances
-good arm placement in poomse
-louder kihap needed
-try to be more aggressive when sparring
-throw sparring combinations
-try to get more comfortable with sparring in general
-roundhouse kicks need to be horizontal

32371
-too much extraneous movement
-keep kicks high
-good intensity
-keep punches straight
-very strong poomse
-good focus and energy
-good speed in arm techniques during poomse
-longer and deeper stances
-don't step before you do a sliding kick
-supporting leg should be steady when you kick
-use the ball of the foot on front kicks
-don't lean back during axe kicks

12578
-very good combination kicks
-more speed and power needed
-round kicks are coming up on a diagonal
-don't kick on your toes
-good kicks and focus during poomse
-longer stances
-speed up arm techniques and watch arm placement
-improve sparring movement
-good sparring roundhouse kicks

4376364
-work on sparring footwork
-good sparring overall, but never drop your guard
-good sidekicks
-make sure you rechamber roundhouse kicks
-good timing and distance, work on recovery, though
-arm position on knifehand blocks is off
-longer stances
-good speed on poomse, but don't rush too much
-use both arms on techniques
-good overall, work on kicks
-axe kicks need to accelerate on the way down
-good combinations
-use ball of the foot on front kicks
-don't lean back during axe kicks

4901088
-good intensity sparring - follow through on all your kicks
-don't rely on punches too much sparring
-don't bend your wrists when you punch
-inner forearm block is overextended
-movements could be sharper
-keep shoulders square
-good stances
-don't rush through your poomse
-don't lunge when punching
-good power and focus, overall
-upper body techniques need work
-back kicks need work
-roundhouse and back kicks need to be higher
-watch balance and refold on back kick

83059
-work on sparring footwork and techique
-good counterattacking
-don't open your arms too wide - keep your guard up
-work on sparring combinations
-work on stamina
-keep your kicks up
-try to get kicking combinations to be smoother
-need stronger kihap
-kicks are too stiff
-work on flexibility, though it has improved
-watch stances - you look hesitant
-arm techniques are too slow
-longer stances
-back kicks need work
-keep your balance after you kick

4745501
-refold your kicks
-try not to look at the floor when you kick
-kicks need to snap more
-throw sparring combinations
-good footwork
-keep hands in when sparring and your guard up
-don't punch with both hands at the same time
-kick with your heel on back kicks, not your toes
-need stronger kihap
-work on balance
-good flexibility
-try to focus
-front kicks should hit with the ball of the foot
-don't hesitate
-hand positions need work
-you need to practice poomse a lot more
-keep shoulders square
-arm techniques are too slow, and need more precision
-need more power and speed
-basic techniques in general need work
-side kicks look like roundhouse kicks

4818621
-good front kick
-keep your hands in when you spar
-watch back kicks
-work more on developing combinations
-use your speed more
-use lateral movement more
-don't bounce on 360 degree roundhouse
-good focus and intensity, but don't be too tense
-use both hands on hand techniques
-keep shoulders square
-straighten back leg in long stance
-good sidekicks
-need to work on upper body techniques
-kicks need to snap more

22068
-good speed and technique
-faster transitions between techniques
-work on front stances
-overall, good poomse but you need to make sure they're memorized
-longer stances needed
-clean and precise poomse, but need more snap
-don't bounce too much during your form
-extend your kicks more
-good combinations moving backwards

4460390
-more speed and control - you need a medium level of contact
-360 degree roundhouse should be smoother - try to get a full rotation
-focus during your poomse - make sure they're memorized
-6th poomse needs practice
-keep shoulders square
-straighten back leg in long stance, and keep sole of the back foot on the ground
-use both arms in hand techniques
-good kihap
-back kicks should hit with the heel
-kicks need more speed and snap

4904546
-great energy
-get kicks up and extend them more
-back kicks should be straighter
-need more control
-look before you turn in your poomse
-stances need more consistency
-techniques in poomse should be tightened up
-need to rechamber all your kicks

4832705
-great back kick
-350 degree roundhouse should be smoother
-good counterattacks
-good intensity and focus
-work on extending kicks - particularly front kicks
-longer stances
-use both arms in hand techniques
-clean up basic technique
-don't hesitate before you kick during spin whip kicks
-good combination kicks

42986
-improve sparring stances - don't let your feet get too far apart
-need better attitude and focus
-good technique and speed when sparring
-don't rely too much on double kicks
-keep guard up when tired
-extend kicks fully
-better front stance needed
-work on front kicks
-movements need to be sharper
-you're hesitant on your forms - make sure they're memorized
-longer stances
-work on upper body technique
-work on speed when kicking
-refold your kicks
-work on combinations moving backwards

4728424
-keep up footwork
-always look forward, don't look up and around
-hands up when you kick
-keep back kick straight
-spin whip kick needs work - keep leg extended throughout
-don't get sloppy as you get tired
-work on double kicks - don't jump too much
-better upper body technique needed
-clean up stances - need to be deeper
-staighten back leg on long stance
-need to attack more when sparring
-good fighting stance
-good counterattacks

83072
-relax hands
-hands up when you kick
-too much upper body motion when kicking
-spin kick needs work - it sweeps up too much
-double kick done incorrectly
-balance after jumping needs work
-need to work on stances and knifehands
-more speed, more power, more energy
-hand positions in 7th poomse need work
-longer stances
-louder kihap
-straighten back leg in long stance
-throw more precise punches when sparring
-keep hands up
-straighten back kick

4715652
-work on spin whip kick - keep leg extended throughout
-great endurance, good focus
-too much hopping on 360 degree roundhouse
-turn first hip over more on double
-back kicks need work
-good stances
-good precision and clean techniques
-need to be more confident with chil-jang
-good poomse, crisp movements
-move scissor blocks out from body
-feet must be parallel in horse stances
-good axe kick
-keep hands in when kicking

91678
-pace yourself
-too sloppy - not hitting correct target with punches
-bad hand position
-good effort at power
-need to smooth out combinations - don't hesitate between kicks
-work on double kicks
-wrists should be straight when punching - don't flick
-work on spin whip kicks - keep leg extended throughout
-good focus and spirit
-work on tiger stance
-need to perfect upper body techniques in poomse
-extend scissor blocks
-do not push your opponent when sparring

31779
-improve speed (movement)
-need stronger punches, more power
-work on footwork
-need to smooth out combinations - remove bouncing
-work on double kicks
-work on spin whip kicks - keep leg extended throughout
-use body more when punching
-more extension on round kicks
-refold kicks tightly
-need to know your forms better
-good clean technique on poomse
-extend neck attacks and scissor blocks
-move blocks further away from body
-long stances: sole of the back foot should be on the floor, straighten back leg
-back stances: lower and longer
-tiger stances should be lower
-excellent sparring technique