Traditional Taekwondo Core Techniques, History and Philosophy

by Cook, Doug

• ISBN13: 9781594390661
• ISBN10: 1594390665
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-29
• Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center

Summary

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.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

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