Kyong Myong Lee

The author, Master Lee, holds 9th degree taekwondo belt and has an honorary doctorate degree in phyisical education.

Lee trained people in his art of r over 20 years in Europe, and is one of the poneers who worked to make taekwondo a global sport. He now serves as a Deputy Secretary General of the World Taekwondo Federation, the headquarter of taekwondo in Seoul, Korea.

Taekwondo is a Korean traditional martial art. Of three essential elements to consist Taekwondo, Kyorugi, a sparring skill, has been develped separately to become a main character of taekwondo. The aspect of taekwondo as a game sport has been growingly emphasized in the course of extension of taekwondo, nationally and internationally.

Training taekwondo can both improve and increase the capacities of teh human mind and body. While competition with others can be a good way to practice taekwondo, learning how to do Kyorugi, obeying strict rules and showing courtesy to the other competitor, will sure help to attain the deepermost philosphy of taekwondo, as well as to increase yur skill and health.

Contents

Message from WTF President
About the author
Foreword
1 Understanding of taekwondo competition
Philosohical concepts and conceptual framework of taekwondo
Courtesy
Structure of kyorugi and competition
Mental attitude in competition
Development of competition
Rules of competition
2 Ability in competition
Structure
Techniques
3 Tactical and technical practice
Favorite special techniques
Practice with a partner
Tactical exercise of techniques
Exercises with training aids
4 Condition
Physical stamina (condition)
Training for conditioning
5 Tactics
What is tactics?
Tactical actions
Offensive actions
Counteroffensive actions
Tactical thinking
6 Competition
Competitor and coach
Weight control
Information
Psychological drill
Massage
Injuries
INternational competitions
7 Appendices
Understanding of tournament
Amendment of the competition rules
Taekwondo kyorugi terminology
Bibliography… (altro)

Tae kwon do is a harmonious combinations of art and sport, defense and discipline. Join Kyong Myong Lee, Secretary General of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, for a straightforward lesson in the techniques and training needed to perfect this art. Practice movements like: Poomse, Jayu Gyoroogi, Kyukpa, and acquire exceptional concentration and focus, for a greater sense of self-confidence and humility.

Look at tae kwon do, from the basics of dress and types of competitions to the inner meaning of the sport and the way it affects our lives spiritually. Diagrams and illustrations clarify techniques and help you perfect your form and achieve the balance that is essential to the tae kwon do.

Warm-up exercises, tips to prevent injury, and rules for competiton round out your training and get you on your way.

Contents

1 Introduction
What is tae kwon do?
What does tae kwon do 'Do'?
The inner meaning fo tae kwon do
2 The developments of tae kwon do
Historical background
3 General techniques & training
The dynamics of tae kwon do
Tae kwon do training
What is 'Do'?
Dojang (training space)
Kyong-ye (Paying respect)
Kihop (Concentrated power)
4 Basic skills
Overview of tae kwon do techniques
Sogi (stance)
Maggi (blocking defense)
Konggyokki (attacking techniques)
Overview of attacking techniques
Poom & poomse
5 Technique combinations
Combinations of basic techniques
Han-bon gyoroogi (practicing compulsory sparring with a partner)
Baal-jit-ki (stepping techniques)
Countertechniques
Hosinsool (the art of self-defense)
Kyukpa (breaking test)
6 Competition
Positions assumed in conpetition
Suggestions for competitors
Tips to prevent injuries
Situations demanding tactical response
7 Performances of poomse forms
Pal-gwe
Tae-kook
Kum-kang
Tae-book
Meanings of the exercise diagrams (plan-view sequences of movements)
Training recommendations
8 Practice section
Pal-gwe 1-8 chang
Tae-kook 1-8 chang
Koryo
Kum-kang
Tae-book
9 Glossary of Korean terms
10 Index… (altro)

Master Lee, a Guikgiwan-authorized 9th-dan black-belter, has a license of Qualification for Coaching issued by Austrian authority. He has an honorary doctorate degree in physical education.

He is now a professor of Department of Sport Diplomacy at Chungcheong College and also a president of Taekwondo Culture Institute.

Taekwondo is an international sport, and there is a growing interest in the development of increased concentration and spirit in many parts throughout the world. Taekwondo is one of the most popular worldwide martial arts and it contributes not only to the improvement of human health but also to the establishment of human unity within society.

This book is concentrated on Taekwondo philsophy based on the contents, the research and teaching methods and also included an outline of the development of the World Taekwondo Federation and other associated institutions. In addition, taekwondo is also introduced as an official event of the Olympic Games and this entry will be discussed and examined.

Taekwondo not only foritifes the body and spirit through physical exercise but it also contains 'Han' philosophy in every movement. This book highlights the connection between 'Han' philsosophy and taekwondo in order to improve taekwondo culture. This book is dedicated to all who have an interest and affection in taekwondo.

Contents

1 Taekwondo and Korean culture
2 History of taekwondo
The root of the Korean national martial arts
Transmission of traditional Korean martial arts
Available documents and monuments for historical verification
The emergence of contemporary tawekwondo: 1945 up the present
The founding of Daehan Tasudo Association
The appellation of taekwondo and CL
Internationalization of taekwondo
The promoting committee for adoption of taekwondo as an Olympic event
Adopton of taekwondo event for Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
3 The philosophy and spirit of taekwondo
The Han philosophy
The spirit of taekwondo
Do (Moral doctrine)
Ye (Courtesy)
Dobok (Uniform)
Tti (Girdle)
Dajang (Gymnasium)
4 The principles of taekwondo
Three principles of taekwondo
Basic movements
Pumsoe (Principle)
Gyeorugi (Competition)
Gyeokpa (Breaking)
Art of self-defense
5 Special qualities of pumsae
Pumsae
The philosophy of pumsae
Pumsae-line
Junbi-seogi (Ready stance)
6 Gyeorugi as an Olympic sports
The philosophy of gyeorugi
Gyeorumsae (Gyeorugi stance)
Jitgi (Step or footwork)
Clasification and methods of competition
Competition area
Demarcation of the competition area
Principles of scoring
7 Gukgiwon, medda of taekwondo
The logo of gukgiwon
Black belt promotion tests adn issuance of dan certificates
The government-authorized World Taekwondo Academy
Taekwondo Museum (a memorial hall)
8 The World Taekwondo Federation
The background of founding the WTF
The founding of the WTF
Composition of the first-term executive body
The 1st Intertational Referee Seminar
Various types of rules and regulations
Competition rules
Major International Competitions
Inernationalization of taekwondo
The WTF logo
Competition equipment, and marketing of their authorization
A home page on internat web
Appendices
Bibliography
Studying Korean language
Taekwondo terminiology… (altro)