This page gives you the movements for Three Step Sparring, there are literally hundreds of different version and this is the set that we practice. Three Step Sparring is one of the most important parts of Taekwon-Do as you practice all the fundamental movements in it. There are two methods of practice which are described below and are then followed by the movements.

One Way

The attacker steps forward with the attack (three times), the defender defends (three times) and then counters.

Two Way

The attacker steps backwards and attacks (three times) while the defender steps forward and defends (three times), then counters.

Either method can be practiced alone or with a partner. When alone you should perform both the attacks role and then the defenders. The players should note that the position of the feet in prearranged sparring is of particular importance. It is no use performing a perfect punch if your fore fist never reaches the target because your feet are in the wrong place.

Moving in Three Step Sparring

When moving in Three Step Sparring you should be careful of where you place your feet in order to ensure that your attack and defence are appropriate. If your feet are wrong then it is likely that your movement will be ineffective, a brief guide has been given below of how to move in Walking and L-Stance.

Walking Stance Punch - You should step to the outside of your opponents foot. Your toes next to his heel. The next step forward should be to his inside, the next step to his outside.

L-Stance Punch - You should step to the inside of your opponents foot. Your toes next to his heel. The next step forward should be to his outside, the next to his inside.

When performing three step sparring you should start in a Walking Stance Outer Forearm Low Obverse Block for the first two sequences, and in an L-Stance Forearm Guarding Block for the last three. In each case the right foot should be furthest away from your opponent. When moving forward move your right leg first. Perform the first move three times. The defender will perform the second move three times in defence to your attacks. The defender will perform the last movement (3) after his third defence. Then you switch roles.

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