First the eyes, second the feet, third courage, fourth strength
A kumdo saying that ranks four elements of training by importance: first the eyes, second the feet, third courage, and fourth strength to carry out the technique.
How to say it
- Korean
- 일안 이족 삼담 사력iran ijok samdam saryeok
- Spanish
- Uno el ojo, dos los pies, tres el valor, cuatro la fuerza
- English
- First the eyes, second the feet, third courage, fourth strength
- Japanese
- 一眼二足三胆四力いちがんにそくさんたんしりきichigan nisoku santan shiriki
Il-an i-jok sam-dam sa-ryeok (일안 이족 삼담 사력) is a saying of kumdo that lists the important elements of training in order of importance. It is rendered as «first the eyes, second the feet, third courage, fourth strength».
- Il-an (일안, the eyes): the role of vision, especially the «eye that observes» (관, gwan). Other sources describe it as watching the opponent to know what they will do.
- I-jok (이족, the feet): footwork, especially of the left foot.
- Sam-dam (삼담, courage): a strong mind that is not shaken by any threat.
- Sa-ryeok (사력, strength): executing the technique boldly with the whole body.
One of the sources consulted notes that basic strength and fitness are necessary, but are not the first priority.
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