This one of a kind encyclopedia has 15 volumes consisting of 5,000 pages with 30,000 photos. The encyclopedia is the culmination of General Choi’s lifelong research into Taekwon-Do’s history and development. This complete encyclopedia includes Origins and the development of martial arts, the complete history of Taekwon-Do, culture, and philosophy, the theory of power, attacking and blocking tools, vital spots, stances, hand and foot techniques, free fighting, fundamental exercises, step-by-step instructions to all the original 24 Taekwon-Do forms.This is the 2nd Edition. 1987..
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Table of Contents
Preface
Taekwon-Do and Imitators
Charter of Taekwon-Do
Tenets of Taekwon-Do
Explanation of tenets
Song of Taekwon-Do
Definition of Taekwon-Do
Ancient map of Korea
The origins and development of the martial arts
History of Taekwon-Do
Moral culture
Taekwon-Do and physical fitness
Taekwon-Do and mental effect
Advantages of Taekwon-Do
Training secrets of Taekwon-Do
Student / Instructor Relationship
Ideal Instructor
The Philosophy of Taekwon-Do
System of rank
Criteria for grade and degree
Test
Training schedule
Classification of instructor
Classification of umpire
Competition
Rules for competition
Demonstration
Patterns
Sparring
Self-Defense techniques
Composition of Taekwon-Do
About the Author
Group Photos
Index
Synopsis
Table of contents
Patterns
General Information
Techniques for the beginner of 10th grade holder
Four direction punch
Four direction block
Additional techniques for pattern Chon-Ji
Pattern Chon-Ji
Additional techniques for pattern Dan-Gun
Pattern Dan-Gun
Additional techniques for pattern Do-San
Pattern Do-San
Synopsis