Richard Chun

Contents

Definition of tae kwon do
History of tae kwon do
History of moo duk kwan
Korean flag
Moo duk kwan emblem
Aspects of moo duk kwan
Guidance policy of the president of moo duk kwan
Bowing procedure
Uniform and belt system
Basic striking weapons
Vital target areas
Warm-up exercises
Basic stances
Punching techiques
Blocking techiques
Knife and spear hand blocks and attacks
Kicking techniques
Elbow strikes
Defense and reverse punches
Sparring techniques
Self-defense techniques
Forms-Forms at a glance; Kicho Il-boo; Kicho Ee-boo; Kicho Sam-boo; Palgye Il-chang; Palgye Ee-chang; Palgye Sam-chang… (altro)

The author takes us on a first hand account of his life story and his dedication to the art of taekwondo. We begin in Korea just before the Korean war and learn why taekwondo is a noble and positive recreation for children, offering them challenges and lessons that they will reflect upon for their entire lives. We follow the author as he takes taekwondo to America not knowing how he and his art wiill be received. Then we learn how taekwondo plays a major role in the Grand Master's pursuit of a life in America and we cheer him on as he overcomes the difficulties a non-English speaking immigrant discovers in the USA. From celebrity students (Donald Trump, Mayor Giuliani, Gregory Hines) to everyday citizens, Master Chun offers us the key to living a life of contribution to humanity through taekwondo.

Deepen your understanding of taekwondo traditions.
Inspiration and advice for a lifetime of practice.
For all styles and all levels of experience.

Dr. Richard Chun, Ph.D. (9th dan) is the president of the United States Taekwondo Assoication, Special Assstant to the President of the World Taekwondo Federation and Past District Governor of the Lions Club International (NY State). Dr. Chun lives in Tenafly, NJ.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Letter from Dr. Un Yong Kim
Chapter 1 The challenge
Chapter 2 The peak of Hallasan
Chapter 3 Tactics and techniques
Chapter 4 In the lion's den
Chapter 5 In America
Chapter 6 My own school
Chapter 7 A decade of change
Chapter 8 Birthplace of a tradition
Chapter 9 The missing piece
Chapter 10 Koryo poomse
Chapter 11 A lion and a father
Chapter 12 The way of the warrior
Postscript
About the author
Index… (altro)

Advancing in Tai Kwon Do, in over 600 illustrations, demonstrates and explains the advanced techniques needed to acquire the coveted black belt in this martial art.

Korean tae kwon do ('the art of kicking and boxing') has elements of Japanese karate and chinese kung fu, but the uniqueness of tae kwon do lies in its incomparable kicking techniques. This book is the companion volume to the authr's classic Tae Kwon Do: The Korean Martial Art, which was an introductin to the art. This volume, which also reviews the basic history and philosophy of tae kwon do, illustrates the technques advanced students must learn to master the art. The book covers 'Training for various hand and foot techniques,' 'sparring,' 'self-defense,' ' breaking,' and the 'forms.' Included also are the competition rules and regulations of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, which is the rule-governing body for the tae kwon do competition in the Olympic games.

Tae kwon do is an exact system of symmetrical body exercises develooped in Korea two thousand years ago, designed for effective unarmed self-defense and counterattack. Essential to the art is a disciplined state of mind: self-control, restraint, patience, and hhumility are learned and must accompany physical prowess.

Tae kwon do, which has over 10 million practitioners in the United States alone-plus other millions all over the world-has now been recognized by the Olympic Committee and, through the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, will be represented in competition in the Olympics.

Richard Chun is among the highest-ranking Grand Master Instructors of tae kwon do in the world. In 1989 he was promoted by Kuk Ki Won and the World Tae Kwon Do Federation to 9th dan black belt. He is one of a few to attain this distinguished rank. Richard Chun is an International Master Instructor appointed by both Korea Tae Kwon Do Association and the WTF. In 1973 he was head coach of the U.S. team, competing in the First World Tae Kwon Do Championships in seoul, Korea, in which the U.S. team won second place. The same year he was appointed an international referee by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. Master Chun served as technical director of the 2nd World Tae Kwon Do Championships in Seoul, 1975, and of the 3rd World Tae Kwon Do Championships in Chicago, 1977. The following year he was elected President of the United States Tae Kwon Do Association and was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame. In 1980 he was named Special Assistant to the President of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, which has more than 140 members countries. He received his MBA in Marketing and Ph. D. in Education, and is currently a Professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education at Hunter College, City University of New York. In Community Service, Dr. Chun has served various New York communities to help make them a better place to live in by helping the needy. Dr. Chun was elected District Governor of New York, Lions Clubs International Association in 1988 and is currently serving the association in 1988 and is currently serving the association as International Committee member for the campaign Sight First Prgram to help prevent the curable blindness worldwide. For his outstanding community services he has received the 'Lion of the Year' Award, several International President Awards from the Lions Clubs International Association, and the Presidental Award from the President and Government of Korea.

'As President of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation and executive council member of the Genaral Association of the Internatinal Sports Federatins, I congratulate you for the excellence of your book on tai kwon do...

'Your book speaks with authroity based not only on your excellent qualifications but also with the authority of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, and unqualified recommendation goes with this letter.'-Un Yong Kim, President World Tae Kwon Do Federation, Korea Tae Kwon Do Association, and Kuk Ki Won.

Other books, Tae Kwon Do: The Korean Martial Art, and Moo Duk Kwan: The Korean Art of Self-Defense.

Contents

Preface
1 Introduction What is tae kwon do?
History
Philosophy of tae kwon do
2 Principles of tae kwon do
3 The science of physics in tae kwon do
4 Meditation
5 Training for various hand and foot techniques
Advanced leg-stretching exercises
Advanced kicking techniques
6 Sparring techniques
One-step sparring techniques
Free sparring techniques
7 Self-defense techniques
Defense against overhead knife attack
Defense against over knife attack
Defense against stabbing attack to the midsection
Defense against a chiking hold and arm lick from behind
Defense against an assailant who grabs both of our wrists from behind
8 Breaking techniques
Breaking technique with ridge hand (sohn-nal-doong-chi-ki)
Breaking technique with wrist (ox-jaw) strike (sohn-mok-chi-ki)
Breaking technique with chicken-beak strike (sohn-koot-jo-ki)
Breaking technique with turning back kick (tdwi-yo-mom-dol-rio-dwi-cha-ki)… (altro)