Tae Kwon Do: The Korean Martial Art Book by Richard Chun

Originally published in 1976, this authoritative work has been the guide for thousands of Taekwondo practitioners as they advance in their training. Whether your training is for self-defense, forms competition, or in preparation for the Olympic games, this newly revised edition provides beginner to Black Belt level training to assist you on your journey in Taekwondo. Contents include: History, Philosophy, and Principles Calisthenics Stances Basic Striking – Human Weapons, and Vital Points Movements and Footwork Strikes, Blocking and Kicking Techniques Sparring and Breaking Techniques Self-Defense Techniques Eight Palgwe Forms – recommended for promotion of all color belts and 1st dan black belt by The United States Taekwondo Association (USTA), and used in sanctioned International Taekwondo competitions. Eight Taegeuk Forms – required for promotion of all color belts and 1st dan black belt by The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), and used in sanctioned International Taekwondo competit