Published by the Kukkiwon, written and edited by a committee (not Kim Un-yong!), translated into English from Korean by Park Jae-uk. This thick quality volume presents a complete overview of basic World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) techniques, and completely illustrates all official Hyung of the WTF style required for promotion. This is the best book for people wishing to gain an understanding of WTF or Olympic Taekwondo Culture and technique.

You won't find exhaustive chapters on fancy flying spinning kicks here, nor a lengthy factual treatise on modern Taekwando history. But then this volume doesn't claim to offer an exhaustive demonstration of possibilities! It is a practical guide meant to demonstrate unique WTF culture, focusing especially upon rules of Olympic-style competition and the execution of Hyung/Poomse required for official promotion from the Kukkiwon, Olympic Takewondo's official International governing body.

Forms illustrated include Taegeuk Hyung 1-8 required for gup (pre-black belt) ranks, then all 9 Dan (black belt) forms including Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon, Hansu, and Ilyeo. Also included and demonstrated in full are the older Palgwae Hyung 1 through 8. Demonstration of the forms includes all transitional phases between techniques. Additional chapters of interest include Rules of Competition, Coaching and Leadership, Injuries, Training Program schedule for Athletes, Set-up for Promotional Exams, Code of Ethics, Referee Hand Signals, official cometition equipment in the arena, timers, mats, etc. as well as official personal protective equipment (hogu, groin, shin, etc. specs).-C.J. Hardman

Contents

Introductory remarks
Preface
Chapter I History of taekwondo
1 Taekwondo in ancient times
The origin of taekwondo
Koguryo's Sonbae and taekkyon
Silla's Hwarang and taekkyon
Taekkyon transmitted from koguryo to Silla
2 Taekwondo in the middle ages
3 Taekwondo in modern times
4 Present-day taekwondo
Chapter II Philosophy of taekwondo spirit
1 Traditional national spirit and taekwondo
Original thought of taekwondon spirit
Philosophical backgrounds of traditional national thought and taekwondo spirit-Old Chosun age; Three kingdoms age; Traditional thought of koryo and Chosun ages and taekwondo
Conclusion
Chapter III Scientific basis of taekwondo
1 Physiological approach to taekwondo
The cardiovascular system
The respiratory organs system-Relationship between taekwondo practice and respiration; Taekwondo practice and variation in lung's capability of air changes; Taekwondo practice and air changes within the alveoli
The nervous system-Cerebrum; Cerebellum; Thalamus; Hindbrain Autonomic nerves
Taekwondo and elements of physical strength-Strength; Power ; Agility; Balance; Flexibilitiy; Endurance
2 Taekwondo and sports dynamics
The relationship between taekwondo and sports dynamics
Taekwondo and principles of sports dynamics-Reaction time and reflex time; Physical motion; Force principles of force; Force and laws of motions; Center of gravity and principles of stability
Taekwondo and psychology of motion
Taekwondo and desire psychology-Desires for safety; Desires for affiliation to a group; Plateau and slump phenmomena
Taekwondo and other related academics sciences
Chapter IV Instructionof taekwondo
1 Generalities
Taekwondo instruction-Meaning of instruction; Requirements for instruction of taekwondo
Purpose and objective of taekwondo instruction
2 Principles of taekwondo instruction
Principle of consciousness
Principle of voluntarism
Distinction among individuals and between sex
Principle of group training
Principle of comprehensiveness
Principle of continuity
Principle of evoking interest
Principle of creativity
Principle of constant evaluation
3 Structural elements of taekwondo instruciton
Schema of taekwondo instruction
Instructor (or master)-Quaility of an instructor; Types of instructors (masters)
Trainees (practicers)-Characteristics of the trainee; Motivation
Curriculum of training-Logical sequence of formulating the curriculum; Contents of taekwondo trianing; Table of training curriculum
Training environment-Social environment; Physical environment
4 Pactical peformance of taekwondo instructor
Methods of taekwondo instruction-Introduction step; development step Finishing step
Instruction of taekwondo techniques-The significance of taekwondo techniques instruction; The process of acquiring techniques; Intensive methods and interval mehods; Method of correction for improvement of techniques; Matters of consideration in the techniques instruction; The relationship between techniques and rules; Psychological practice
Instruction of taekwondo spirit an instruction of theories-Instruction of taekwondo spirit; Instruction of taekwondo theories
Guidance of daily life at gymnasium (dojang)-Contents of daily-Life guidance; Matters of trainees' observance at the gymnasium; Guidance of injuries prevention
5 Evaluation
Outline of evaluation
Process of undertaking evaluation
Requirements of evaluation
Types of evaluation-Classification by circumstances of evaluation; Classification by the criteria of evaluation
Contents of evaluation required for taekwondo instruction
Matters of consideration at the time of evaluation
A simplified physical strength test
Chapter V Basic motions of taekwondo
Fundamentals of taekwondo
1 Targets of attack
2 Applicable parts of the body
Jumeok (fist)-Jumeok; Mejumeok (hammer-fist); Deungjumeok (fist-back fist); Pyonjumeok (flat fist); Bamjumeok (knuckle-protruding fist); Jipkejumeok (pincers-fist); Varied forms of jumeok
Son (hand)-Sonnal (hand-blade); Sonnal-deung (hand-blade back); Sondeung (hand-back); Pyonsonkkeut (flat hand tips); Kawisonkkeut (scissor's finger-tips); Hansonkkeut (single fingertip); Moundusonkkeut (combined two finger-tips); Mounsesonkkeut (combined three finger-tips); Modumsonkkeut (allcombined finger-tips); Komson (bear-hand); Batangson (palm-hand); Kuppinsonmok (bow-wrist); Agwison (arc-hand)
Pal (arm)-Palkup (elbow); Palmok (forearm, especially the wrist part)
Bal (foot)-Apchuk (fore sole); Dwichuk (back sole); Balkkeuut (tiptoes)); Balnal (foot blade); Balnaldeung (back of the foot blade); Dwikkumchi (heel); Balbadak (sole); Baldeung (back of the foot)
Dari (leg)
3 Seogi (stance)
a. Neolpyo-seogi (left-and-right opened stance)
Naranhi-seogi (parallel stance)
Oreun-seogi (righ-hand stance)
Wen-seogi (left-hand stance)
Pyonhi-seogi (at-ease stance)
Antzong-seogi (inward stance)
Jchum-seogi (riding stance)
Nachuwo-seogi (lowered riding stance)
Mo-seogi (oblique angle stance)
Mo-juchumseogi (oblong angle riding stance)
Antzong-juchumseogi (inward riding stance)
Ap-seogi (forward stance)
Ap-juchumsegi (forward riding stance)
Ap-kubi (forward inflection stance)
Dwitkubi (backward inflection stance)
Ohja-seogi (inverted 'T' shape stance)
Beom-seogi (tiger stance)
b. Moa-seogi (close stance)
Moa-seogi (close stance)
Dwichuk-moaseogi (attenton stance)
Kyotdari-seogi (assisting stance)
Apkkoa-seogi (forward cross stance)
Dwi-kkoaseogi (backward cross stance) (in case of lefthand backward cross stance)
Hakdari-seogi (crane stance) (in case of righthand hakdari-seogi)
Ogeum-seogi (reverse crane stance)
c. Teuksu poom seogi (special poom stances)
Kobon jumbi-seogi (basic ready stance)
Dujumeokheori jumbi-seogi (fists on the waist ready stance)
Kyopson jumbi-seogi )overlapped hands ready-stance)
Bojumeok jumbii-seogi (covered-fist ready stance)
Tongmilgi jumbi-seogi (pushing-hands ready-stance)
4 Makki (defense)
5 Kongkyok kisul (attack techniques)
a. Jireugi (punch)
The essetntial of a jireugi
Mehods of executing a jireugi
Classification of jireugi by the target
Terms of jireugi
The methods of jireugi
Terms of jireugi methods
Composite terms of jireugi
Teuksu jireugi (special jireugi)
b. Chigi (hitting)
Description of chigi
Terms of chigi
Teuksu-chigi (special chigi)
c. Tzireugi (thrusting)
Description of tzireugi
Terms of tziereugi
Teuksu (special) tzireugi
d. Chagi (kicking)
Description of chagi
Basic techniques of chagi
Variations of chagi techniques
Composite techniques of chagi
Twio-chagi (jump kick)
Dubal dangseong chagi (two-feet alternate chagi)
Modumbal-chagi (joint-feet chagi)
Kawi-chagi (scissors kick)
Mom dollyo-chagi (body turning kick)
Kodeup-chagi (repeated kick)
Sokkeo-chagi (mixed chagi)
Yio-chagi (successive kick)
Yio sokkeo-chagi (successive mixed kick)
Twio yio-chagi (jumping successive kick)
Twio nomeo-chagi (jumping over kick)
Ilja-chagi (single-line chagi)
Dabanghyang-chagi (multi-direction chagi)
Teuksu-chagi (special chagi)
6 Basic movement
Chapter VI Poomsae
1 Description of taegeuk poomsae
a. Taegeuk
Meaning of the symbol
The origin of taegeuk denomination
Poomsae
2 Generalities of poomsae
a. Theorigin of poomsae
b Definition of poomsae
c. Significance of poomsae
d. Consideratons for trainng poomsae
e. Training of poomsae
Pattern
Significance
Practical use
Self style
Completion
f. Categories of poomsae
Technique
Composition
Points of stress
g. Classification of poomsae
h. Types of poomsae lines
i. Symbols expressing direction of poomsae lines
j. Reversed diagram in the textbook
Taegeuk 1 Jang
Taegeuk 2 Jang
Taegeuk 3 Jang
Taegeuk 4 Jang
Taegeuk 5 Jang
Taegeuk 6 Jang
Taegeuk 7 Jang
Taegeuk 8 Jang
Koryo
Keumgang
Taebaek
Pyongwon
Sipjin
Jitae
Chonkwon
Hansu
Ilyeo
Taegeuk 1 Jang
Taegeuk 2 Jang
Taegeuk 3 Jang
Taegeuk 4 Jang
Taegeuk 5 Jang
Taegeuk 6 Jang
Taegeuk 7 Jang
Taegeuk 8 Jang
Chapter VII Taekwondo kyorugi
Three-time kyorugi (trunk)
Three-time kyorugi (face)
One-time kyorugi (trunk)
One-time kyorugi (face)
Sitting-position kyorugi
On-the-chair kyorugi
Short-club kyoruci
Long-bar kyorugi
Knife kyorugi
Sword kyorugi
Pistol kyorugi
Rifle & bayonet kyorugi
Chapter VIII Taekwondo demonstration
1 Outline
2 Significance of demonstration
3 Components of demonstration
Audience
Required time
Site and envrionment
4 Types of demonstration
Individual demonstration
Group demonstration-Demonstration by a taekwondo demonstration team; Mass-game style demonstration; Rhythmic taekwondo demonstration
5 Contents of taekwondo demonstration
Warming-up exercise
Basic motions
Poomsae
Kyorugi
Kyokpa
Self defense technique
Chapter IX Taekwondo competiton rules and interpretations
Chapter X Training of taekwondo players
1 The concept of training players
2 Factors of training
Physical preparation
Technical preparation
Tactical preparation
Psychological preparation
3 Trainng and techniques
a. Physical strength and techniques
The way of classifying the stages for progressive training of techniques
Principles of training techniques
Reinforcement training
b. Warm-up and finishing-up exercises
Warming up
Finishing exercises
Effects of warming-up and fininghin-up exercises
c. Classification of training
Training of techniques
Training for muscle strength
Training of endurance
Training of flexibility
Training of control ability
Training of power
4 The role of coach and leadership
a. The role of a coach
A coach must find out a players's apptitude and potentiality for the future
A coach must know of a player's state of mind regarding the specific sport
A coach must estabish a reasonable and more efficient training program
A coach's primary concern should be laid on how stimulate trainee's desire for training
A coach should be fully informed of each player's individual personality and give appropriate instruction
A coach should be adept in instruction techniques
A coach should study endlessly and get acquainted with coaching science
A coach should be fully prepared himself prior to competitions
5 Training program
a. Importance of training program
b. Principles of planning a training program
Principle of grasping the objective of training
Principle of selecting training methods
Principle of grasping the trainees
A yearly training program
Time schedule for daily training
Chapter XI Preventionof injuries in taekwondo
1 Causes of injury
Unskillfulness in basic mtions
Falling short of warming-up exercises
excessive stress
excessive training and overwork
shortage of safety education
2 Preventive measures
3 Injuries in taekwondo and their tratment
a. Injuries of skin and muscle
Muscular rigidity and muscular pain
Hygiene of foot and injury
Musuclar sprain
Muscle inflammation
Strain
High jumper's strain
Muscular spasm
Muscular rheumatism
b. Injuries of joints (sprain of foot joints)
c. Injuries of bones
Fracture of bone
Metacarpal bone fracture
Dislocationof a joint
d. Otherss
Trainng-caused anaemia
Spasm
Cerebral concussion and visible injury on the head
Nose hemorrhage
Stroke at teh testicles
Stroke on the abdomen
Dehydration and loss os salinity
4 First-aid tratment
a. Outline of first-aid treatment
b. Matters to be considered before applying first aid
c. Precautions upon the report of patient
d. Medicines and instruments required for first aid
Appendix
Regulations for pormotion tests
An example of the code of etiquette
Referee's hand signals
The authorized specification of taekwondo competiton equipment