TAEKWONDO: a Practical Guide to the World’S Most Popular Martial Art
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TAEKWONDO: A Practical Guide to the World’s Most Popular Martial Art i Copyright © 2013 Bill Pottle & Katie Pottle All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author. Printed in the United States of America. Disclaimer: This book is to be used for supplemental training only. It is not intended to provide any legal, medical, or professional advice, nor is it a substitute for training with a qualified master instructor. Techniques described in the book and accompanying links can result in injury to yourself or others. Everyone should practice these techniques only under qualified supervision. ii Table of Contents About This Book................................................................................viii Part I: The Basics................................................................................. 1 Chapter 1: History and Philosophy................................................ 1 Philosophy of Taekwondo ............................................................. 1 History of Taekwondo (Adapted from official WTF and ITF histories)......................................................................................... 2 Associations ................................................................................... 4 Ten Influential Martial Artists (& One Philosopher)..................... 6 Chapter 2: Belt System.................................................................. 14 Rank and Titles ............................................................................ 14 How to Tie a Belt ......................................................................... 16 General Dojang Rules .................................................................. 17 Etiquette ....................................................................................... 18 Testing.......................................................................................... 19 Chapter 3: Stances ......................................................................... 20 Chapter 4: Kicks ............................................................................ 30 Striking Surfaces .......................................................................... 30 Main Kicks................................................................................... 31 Infrequently Used Kicks .............................................................. 34 Advanced Kicks ........................................................................... 34 Demo Kicks.................................................................................. 35 Chapter 5: Traditional Hand Techniques ................................... 37 Striking Surfaces .......................................................................... 37 Blocks........................................................................................... 37 Strikes........................................................................................... 42 Boxing.......................................................................................... 43 Chapter 6: Forms (Poomsae (WTF) or Tul (ITF))...................... 45 Why Forms?................................................................................. 45 Levels of Knowing....................................................................... 45 iii Form Meanings and Explanations ................................................46 Chapter 7: Sport Poomsae .............................................................56 Chapter 8: Sparring (Kyroogi).......................................................61 Sparring Introduction....................................................................61 Three Main Types of Techniques .................................................64 Deceptive Motions (Faking) .........................................................65 Psychology of Selection................................................................66 Sparring Stance .............................................................................67 (By Master Matthew Bailey) ........................................................67 Charles's Sparring Tips:................................................................68 (By Charles DeGuzman)...............................................................68 Video Analysis..............................................................................71 Distance AKA, the “Donut of Danger” ........................................73 Table of attacks and counterattacks ..............................................79 Chapter 9: Weapons .......................................................................81 All Weapons..................................................................................81 Basics ............................................................................................82 Sword ............................................................................................84 Nunchuks ......................................................................................86 Bo Staff .........................................................................................88 Chapter 10: Demonstration Techniques (Trick Kicks)..............89 Path 1: Z and X Axis Spinning Techniques..................................89 Path 2: Y Axis Spinning Techniques............................................90 Path 3: Forwards Tumbling ..........................................................90 Chapter 11: Board Breaking (kyukpa)..........................................91 Why Breaking? .............................................................................91 Breaking Tips................................................................................91 Case Study: Physics Analysis .......................................................93 Pine Board Breaking in the Martial Arts ......................................93 Breaking of Boards Under Non-Idealized Holding Conditions....95 How to Break a Board...................................................................99 Chapter 12: Step Sparring...........................................................100 Why Step Sparring? ....................................................................100 iv KAT One Step Sparring Requirements...................................... 101 Chapter 13: Korean Terminology .............................................. 104 Why Terminology? .................................................................... 104 Full Korean Terminology........................................................... 104 Chapter 14: Training................................................................... 108 Fundamental Concepts- Limits: ................................................. 108 Good Vs Bad Pain...................................................................... 112 Progress Vs Time ....................................................................... 114 Physiology of Training............................................................... 116 Psychological Effects of Training.............................................. 120 Health and Injuries ..................................................................... 122 Nutrition ..................................................................................... 124 Cutting Weight........................................................................... 125 Weight Training: (by Bing Zhao, CU Class of 2003) ................ 127 Stretching (Adapted from Taekwondo: State of the Art) ........... 132 Stretching Form.......................................................................... 133 Partner Exercises........................................................................ 135 Massage...................................................................................... 136 Chapter 15: Competition............................................................. 138 Competition Philosophy............................................................. 138 Competition Format ................................................................... 139 Going to Tournaments ............................................................... 141 PART IV: OTHER KEY CONCEPTS .......................................... 144 Chapter 16: Biophysics................................................................ 144 Basic Concepts........................................................................... 144 What happens when one person strikes another?....................... 147 Angular Momentum and Spinning Kicks .................................. 151 The Importance of Quantifying Results..................................... 152 Chapter 17: Parents’ Guide ........................................................ 154 Forms ......................................................................................... 156 Sparring (Olympic Style) ........................................................... 156 Help in Training ......................................................................... 158 Motivational Help ...................................................................... 159 v Material Support .........................................................................160 BONUS CHAPTER: Grappling..................................................161 Why Grapple? .............................................................................161 Grappling Rules 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