Best Moon Moo Ever

[@andyfox8377]

Good Flexibility but Zero Power .. I think the title of 'Best Moon Moo Ever' is a little arrogant. Also think of the purpose of the techniques those listed as high section is Eye level just because you can kick higher doesn't mean you should.

[@SimonScher]

+Andy Fox Yah, I agree it is pretty arrogant. I didn't name this one. I asked a friend to post it. I should probably change it, but I have been too lazy. As for the higher kicks. I know the high section is your eye level, but it look cooler at more open tournaments if you do it higher. It shows more flexibility and control. It usually scores higher. As for application I like to think I am fighting an army of Kareem Abdul Jabbars or Andre the Giants. Then the higher kicks are justified :)

[@jetsparrow3171]

Yeahhhhhh I would NOT like to be whacked by Simon ever, like, ever. Bloody good control, damned strong stances and so, so much more. Mayt, while I will obviously learn to do the pattern to suit my old body (only just recently promoted and haven't progressed past Yon , I loved seeing Simon do this performance. Loved it. Thanks for sharing, Simon. Taekwon

[@akumah]

Very nice leg control and flexibility... but far from the "Best" Moon-Moo ever. There were many technical errors.

[@wushutaekwon-doacademy13]

Good leg control. But far from "the best." If he polishes up his fundamentals, it can be a good pattern. Great leg control sir but make a good knife hand.

[@QuaxhMedia]

The pattern was good, but you've forgotten one of the most important techniques in ITF: Sine wave. The also seemed rushed at many points and lacking power (Which Sine wave and opposite force could have helped) Your flexibility is very good and if you combine that with solid technique and power, it will be up there with the best, because the best Moon Moo I've seen so far is performed by Jaroslav Suska. Good pattern, keep working on it, it has great potential. Tae Kwon

[@paulzac5481]

There was no sine wave in ITF originally

[@bretnicholls6533]

Sinewave is supposed to be natural not exaggerated. This was just right IMHO. Everyone has their own opinion based on their training and influences. So long as there’s respect in discussions and critique we can all continue to learn and progress in our art. PS. Beautiful MoonMoo. Well done.

[@TVTTaekwondo]

amazing pretty kicks sadly all in wrong height order... before the back kick ( which you are performing side kick) you need to be looking behind you at all times in moa sogi thrusting kick is middle section also hooking kick ( bandi dollyo goro chagi has to surpass the knee otherwise renders uuseless. what itf instructor do you train with and complete an after 4th dan IIC? I was lucky to have Grand Master Hwang Hyo yong

[@SimonScher]

I was doing a demonstration. Higher kicks look cooler so I increased the height to show off strength, control, and flexibility. If you look at the encyclopedia. Back Kick in ITF TKD is actually a side kick to the Back direction. Not a toes down rear or donkey kick. I have trained under GM Park Jong Soo, and spent most of my time with Master Garry Dyals in tampa florida.

[@TVTTaekwondo]

Simon Scher sadly you are miss informed ... well known fact the book is full of errors which have been later corrected especialy by head of technical ITF commity gm hwang ho yong

[@SimonScher]

when you say technical errors, do you mean stating heights or techniques that are now prescribed differently? or explanations of sine wave, power generation and stance size and shape? because if it is just how and where strikes in a pattern should be thrown, which are made up by one person and can be changed by anyone, calling them errors seems sort of arbitrary don't you think?

[@TVTTaekwondo]

Simon Scher where would you like me to begin for the pattern?

[@SimonScher]

Where ever you want to. perhaps by stating the mistakes you believe are in the encyclopedia. Exempting of course grammatical, which are not a matter so much of content as editing.

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

Fascinating to watch. I wouldn't presume to critique what you did, but it was certainly a different interpretation to others that I have seen.

[@Crawford3d]

Awesome work! keep it up. This is a very hard pattern and you totally nailed it. thanks for posting!

[@mart4tkd]

While I admire your flexibility I feel that your positioning of most techniques is so far off the mark that it renders this pattern pointless. Calm down your desire to impress so much. Back kick foot position is a tad wrong too . I don't wish to slate this but you could be so much more if you just reign in the over zealous use of height in your kicks. Great for a demo on a made up pattern, but not for an ITF demonstration of Moon Moo. Good luck in the future with all your patterns. Tae Kwon.

[@SimonScher]

considering this was for a demo and the pattern was moon moo which has a lot of high section kicks (defined by different itf organizations in different ways) I think I am well within my rights to assume that my opponent is Karim Abdul Jabar. I would have to disagree with some of your oppinions. But thank you for your input. Much appreciated.

[@edawe]

+Simon Scher Hello Sir, A very impressive performance! Thank you for posting your performance. Regarding your comment about Karim Abdul Jabar being your opponent, technically, in the Encyclopedia, the definition of what constitutes a high or middle section kick is not based on the height of your opponent but on your own height. If you look in Volume 4 you will see High section reaches YOUR eye level, and mid section YOUR shoulder level. There are actually pictures showing where the kick would hit opponents of different heights. So a high section kick against Mr Jabar would probably strike his chest or solar plexus.

[@lujiocustoms]

Maxim against Suszka did it the best way ever. He is kicking way to above his head...and that's not right.

[@joelrameau3220]

EXCELLENT. Vous avez la jeunesse pour vous Monsieur. Lorsque vous aurez 76 ans comme moi qui pratique le TDK, je ne pense pas que vous pourrez toujours effectuer les formes de la vidéo. Cordialement.

[@jster12345678910]

Great demo but try to slow down a bit and it would make you look a lot stronger :)

[@larryb5986]

The Bending ready A as All of them Does NOT extend the leg and then up, But it should come Straight up into that stance from the ready stance. Sorry thats how I was taught.

[@charomie]

0.11 where should the right hand position?

[@Lefer_]

Is this a joke? Almost every technic is performed wrong. This is not ITF taekwondo then why hes wearing ITF's dobok? Disgrace

[@trevorwilliams1064]

Moon moo is a taekwondo pattern and it's a fifth Dan pattern ITF style

[@huzdaman100]

Beautiful form, sir! The twist kick, and slow hook kick look difficult...I never did this one. I was in ATA as a 1st degree when they switched from the ITF forms (Chong-ji, etc) to the Songahm forms...From what I remember this is one of the greatest forms from the traditional style

[@matthijsvanwijhe864]

Beautiful control! This teul is so interesting!!

[@balticsupraturbo6speed322]

Jaroslav Suska, search YT, if you want watch perfection with this pattern.

[@kirkstonebotanicalsforgrow5424]

Fabulous!

[@pv6304]

I wouldn't say the best Moon Moo by any means. He's got very nice leg control, but his hands need some work, he needs to put a little more power into his techniques, plus a bit more snap of the hip and some sin wave. It's better than most people can do but there's definitely some things to work on. His front snap kick needs more snap, and his back kick is up in the Clouds.

[@estebangalara9233]

Es horrible. Fuera de tiempo las patadas tan altas que ni en vos las podes aplicar... las formas simulan una lucha contra un oponente imaginario que es uno mismo, tus patadas superan la línea de tu cabeza entonces son ineficientes. Salvo los movimientos en misión lenta el resto son en moción normal. Movimiento 7 y 8 y sus correspondientes hacia el otro lado defienden la entrepierna y lo haces a la altura de la panza. Felicidades por la elongación. Pero esa forma no es aplicable. Sabonim Esteban Jose Galara IV Dan ITF Salta - Argentina

[@Macotak747]

What was that kick for the destruction at the end?

[@SimonScher]

A side kick high section

[@Macotak747]

No I mean the falling, high section axe-kick sort of thing

[@SimonScher]

Oh, no that is a very illogical technique logically speaking. but it looks really cool as a break. Technically it is for finishing a fallen opponent.

[@trevorwilliams1064]

I think some students definition of high section is somewhat lacking, high section is eyebrow level

[@butterworthdaniel6363]

Good pattern, but I think Suska is the best.

[@diegojaviergodoy5627]

todos los ap chagui, por ejemplo, son kaunde...no existe ap chagui nopunde (a la cabeza).....entre muchos mas errores. El que tenga elongación y control en las piernas, eso no lo hace buen artista marcial. Si vamos al caso todos los bailarines de danzas clásicas lo serían

[@traviscroft91]

Do you do juche? that would be cool to see ok it's a controversial tul but none the less

[@julianrios1252]

Tecnicamente no es bueno , tiene buen dominio de piernas y flexibilidad

[@kontritum2861]

Everyone here is talking as if they are a grandmaster or the greatest martial artist to ever live. It's a demonstration of moon moo and I think it's quite foolish and disrespectful to talk bad about a great performance of the form.

[@carotha64]

Xtremex HyprShot Agreed. I’m sick of trolls. This guy is amazing, and I’m very jealous. An actual Grandmaster, or any true expert, would not post rude comments.

[@diegojaviergodoy5627]

muy malo...tecnicamente no existen patadas que sobrepasen la cabeza...deberia saberlo todo cinturon negro

[@wanyuseri141]

It was pretty fast and couldn't see the techniques perform correctly dan needs more sine wave and power for sure

[@jetsparrow3171]

Sine wave is often overexaggerated these days. Less can be more. Microwaves can penetrate where other waves cannot. Do not discount micro sine waves in fighting, sparring, patterns or power demonstrations

[@donmarek4460]

Amazing flexibility but some of the kicks are supposed to be mid and low section.

[@Riberaberubu]

How the hell did he earn the stripes on his arms and legs..

[@Riberaberubu]

Looks more like a poomse rather than an ITF tul with the lack of rythm and precision. He can hold his legs high for a long time thats it, he even holds them too high. Also alot of the palmok daebi makgis are not blocking with the palmok. Also its still named "Best moon moo ever which is simply not true. Jaroslav Suska though, he knows whats up

[@cameronclarke4491]

ikr. yeah he can hold his leg up high but that's too high. He's also rushing through his pattern and barely any power

[@juanpablo8685]

Have you seen master noemi prone that's the best moon moo

[@pv6304]

She did a good Moon Moo, it was her trademark Pattern. But there are others out there that are better.

[@johntitley4725]

Great control on the kicks but the walking stance was non-existent.

[@911Salvage]

Sorry, Jaroslaw Suska's Moon-Moo is still the best.

[@matiasmolinas1472]

Nice, but not better than Noemi Prone's Moon Moo

[@jetsparrow3171]

Who?

[@danielschaer7876]

Big hability, congratulations. The iop-chaguis in slow motion ... mmm .... very high but not so good.

[@kdefensemartialarts8097]

👏

[@nahuel2905]

* Noemí Prone entering the chat *

[@yashasupercow99]

I admired you flexibility

[@viewer1964]

Nice but kicks are WAY too high.

[@SimonScher]

It is a show-off demonstration. I do the kicks a bit higher for the effect. I usually practice at the proscribed level. It looks cooler with higher kicks though.

[@bkbetremariam188]

i see flexibility but this can’t be the best moon moo ever! you make much mistakes no sine wave,balance,power,most of the techniques are incorrect moon moo is the difficult pattern in itf we all make errors even the Greatest Jaroslaw suska, keep working sir

[@antonsukhomlinov8970]

Как желе)

[@blizhekserdsu]

Это гимнастика. Ничего общего с боевым искусством.

[@rogerhill6398]

Best moon moo ... worst video recording ever

[@itsshado5996]

Don’t say something is not true, moon-no by françis Dumaine is lot better

[@toni_martella650]

calciare alto non significa calciare bene comunque le tecniche di gamba sono molto belle

[@GuilhermeGMota]

Best is Jaroslaw Suska

[@damianmatysiak1017]

Suska win

[@gryningsljussommarregn163]

Eeeh… it was absolutely not good… He have to practice more on: Flow, timing and even (!) control…

[@looqischmidt5581]

Poor technique and no power at all.

[@pupi23232323]

muchos errores

[@tomasmartin4011]

very bad

[@NevermindL9]

So bad

[@SimonScher]

Lol