Traditional Taekwondo Core Techniques,

This book describes in detail, the history and evolution of Taekwondo from its ancient roots to modern day applications. Also included are exercises in Ki development or internal energy development, meditation practice and 'core' practical self-defense strategies. This work focuses on the traditional aspects of Taekwondo rather than on its sportive component.

Doug Cook holds a 5th Dan Black Belt in the Korean martial art of taekwondo and is certified as an instructor and in rank by the United States Taekwondo Association and the Kukkiwon. He is the author of two best-selling books focusing on taekwondo entitled, Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior and Traditional Taekwondo: Core Techniques, History, and Philosophy, a finalist in ForeWord magazine's Book of the Year Award. All editions are published by YMAA Publication Center, Inc., and are available online and at booksellers throughout the world.

Dedication

vii

Foreword

ix

Acknowledgements

xi

Letter from Richard Chun Taekwondo Center

xiii

Preface

xv

Part One---History and Culture

Introduction

3

(4)

Historical Periods

7

(12)

The Formative Years of Taekwondo

19

(22)

Part Two---Philosophy

The Role of Meditation in Traditional Taekwondo

41

(6)

The Development and Use of Combat Ki

47

(18)

The Relevance of Poom-Se in Traditional Taekwondo

65

(22)

Part Three---Technique

Physical Conditioning for Martial Arts

87

(26)

Training Methods in Traditional Taekwondo

113

(18)

Il Su Sik Practice

131

(40)

Sam Su Sik Practice

171

(18)

Ho Sin Sool Practice

189

(34)

Self-Defense Practice for Women

223

(23)

Conclusion

246

(3)

Appendix A: Training in Korea with Grandmaster Gyoo Hyun Lee

249

(8)

Appendix B: Korean/English Translations for Taekwondo Terms

257

(4)

Appendix C: Martial Arts Organizations Worldwide

261

(2)

Glossary

263

(4)

Bibliography & Sources

267

(2)

Index

269

(6)

About the Author

275

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