Tae Kwon Do The Korean Martial Art and National Sport

Name: Tae Kwon Do The Korean Martial Art and National Sport
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ISBN: 9780060107796

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Authors: Richard Chun

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The translation of Tae Kwon Do is, literally, "The Art of Kicking and Punching"; it incorporates the abrupt, linear movements of Japanese Karate and the flowing circular patterns of Chinese Kung Fu. However, the advantage of the Korean Tae Kwon Do lies in its incomparable kicking technique. As a method of self-defense, the art is guided by the principle that the practitioner shall make no attack unless he is threatened by an opponent. More generally, it is a state of mind - the control of one's mind, self-restraint, kindness, and humility must accompany physical grace. Tae Kwon Do has become a popular endeavor for thousands of people throughout the world. The essence of this ancient Korean…

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List price: $65.00
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 4/3/1976
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 544
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.542
Language: English

Preface	p. xvii
Author's Notes	p. xix
Introduction	p. 1
History of Tae Kwon Do	p. 2
What Is Tae Kwon Do?	p. 7
Outlines and Techniques of Tae Kwon Do	p. 10
Basic Principles	p. 17
Calisthenics, Breathing, and Meditation	p. 21
Stretching Exercises	p. 22
Strengthening Exercises	p. 29
Breathing	p. 31
Meditation	p. 34
Basic Stances	p. 35
Attention Stances	p. 36
Informal Stances	p. 37
Horseback Stance	p. 38
Diagonal Horseback Stance	p. 38
Front Stance	p. 38
High Front Stance	p. 39
Back Stance	p. 39
Cat Stance	p. 39
Cross Stances	p. 40
Crane Stances	p. 41
Walking, Turning, Lunging	p. 43
Front Stance	p. 44
Back Stance	p. 51
Horseback Stance	p. 54
Lunging	p. 59
Basic Striking Weapons, and Vital Points	p. 63
Hands	p. 64
Wrists	p. 73
Ox Jaw	p. 73
Forearms	p. 73
Elbows	p. 74
Feet	p. 75
Knees	p. 77
Head	p. 77
Vital Points	p. 78
Hand, Arm, and Head Attacking Techniques	p. 81
Straight Forefist Punch	p. 82
Reverse Punch	p. 90
Vertical Fist Punch	p. 93
Round Punch	p. 93
Hook Punch	p. 94
Upper-Cut Punch	p. 94
Back-Fist Strike	p. 95
Hammer-Fist Strike	p. 96
Thumb-Knuckle Fist Punch	p. 96
Forefinger One-Knuckle Fist Punch	p. 97
Middle-Finger One-Knuckle Fist Punch	p. 97
Two-Knuckle Fist Punch	p. 97
Four-Knuckle Fist Punch	p. 97
Double-Fist Punches	p. 98
Spear-Hand Thrust	p. 100
Tiger-Mouth Thrust	p. 102
Chicken-Beak Strike	p. 102
Palm-Heel Strike	p. 102
Knife-Hand Strike	p. 103
Ridge-Hand Strike	p. 105
Bear-Hand Strike	p. 106
Fingertip Thrusts	p. 106
Back-Hand Strike	p. 106
Wrist (Ox-Jaw) Strike	p. 107
Elbow Strikes	p. 107
Head Strikes	p. 109
Blocking Techniques	p. 111
Low Block	p. 112
High Block	p. 115
Middle Block	p. 117
Knife-Hand Block	p. 123
Double-Hand Block	p. 129
Scissors Block	p. 134
Double-Fist X Block	p. 135
Knife-Hand X Block	p. 136
Spread Block	p. 138
Side Block	p. 143
Palm-Heel Block	p. 144
Wrist Block	p. 145
Back-Hand Block	p. 146
Ridge-Hand Block	p. 146
Hammer-Fist Block	p. 147
Knee Block	p. 147
Kicking Blocks	p. 148
Kicking Techniques	p. 151
Hand Position While Kicking	p. 153
Front Kick	p. 156
Side Kick	p. 160
Round Kick	p. 166
Back Kick	p. 170
Hook Kick	p. 173
Wheel Kick	p. 175
Turning Kick	p. 176
Complete Turning Kick	p. 180
Crescent Kick	p. 184
Half-Moon Kick	p. 185
Grab Kick	p. 185
Hop Kick	p. 186
Jumping Kick	p. 188
Flying Kick	p. 192
Jumping Turning Kick	p. 193
Jumping Two-Foot (Rapid Sequence) Kicks	p. 196
Jumping Double-Foot Kick	p. 199
Jumping One-Foot Double Kick	p. 200
Knee Kick	p. 201
Heel Kick	p. 202
Handstand Double-Foot Kick	p. 203
Falling Kick	p. 203
Stooping Turning Kick	p. 205
Advanced Positions and Combinations	p. 207
Crane-Stance Block	p. 208
Mountain Cliff	p. 208
Mountain	p. 209
Parry and Lift	p. 209
Rock Pushing	p. 210
Thrust Concentration	p. 210
Yoke Strike	p. 210
Forearm Strike	p. 211
Bull Block	p. 211
Open Wing Concentration	p. 211
Sparring Techniques	p. 213
Three-Step Sparring	p. 214
One-Step Sparring	p. 222
Arranged Free Sparring	p. 246
Free Sparring	p. 249
Self-Defense Techniques	p. 275
Basic Self-Defense	p. 276
Basic Falling Practice	p. 294
Basic Throwing Practice	p. 301
Defenses in Lying-Down Positions	p. 307
Other Self-Defense Techniques Against Miscellaneous Grabs and Holds	p. 313
Defenses Against Assaults with Weapons	p. 321
Defenses in Sitting Positions	p. 334
Defenses Against Two Assailants	p. 337
Breaking and Special Techniques	p. 341
Breaking with the Hand and Arm	p. 343
Breaking with the Head	p. 345
Breaking with the Feet (Kicking)	p. 346
Speed Breaking	p. 349
Using Equipment for Training	p. 351
Tae Kwon Do as a Sport	p. 360
Rules and Point System of the Second World Tae Kwon Do Championship	p. 366
The Forms	p. 369
Ki-Cho One	p. 372
Pal-Gwe Forms	p. 378
General Index	p. 515
Index of Korean Terms	p. 521
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