TKD Books

[Bulldog]

Just wondering what books people have found, read, or used to suppliment their training...

I have an opportunity to possibly teach a class through our local junior college...for credit or no credit...but, I have to have a book that students can by and that we can use...plus I have to come up with written tests...

I have a couple...I can't have a 1,000 page book...it's going to have to be compact, to the point...and filled with solid basics of history, techniques, applications and some language...

Thanks in advance...

Aaron

[Thomas]

In my opinion, as a WTF practioner, I really like this book:

Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art by Yeon Hee Park, Yeon Hwan Park, and Jon Gerrard (Facts on File, Inc.: 1999). Price $12.95 US ($17.95 Can) (ISBN 0-8160-2542-8)

The content includes sections on Introduction/history, Warm-ups, Basic techniques, Tae-geuk Forms 1-8, Sparring Techniques and a small section on self defence. Appendices include Competition rules, sparring divisions, and terminology.

As a color belt, this belt was really useful for me, especially to refer to forms. I've seen better books, but not at this price.

[KickChick]

I personally recommend "The Complete Tae Kwon Do Hyung by Hee Il. Cho" (various volumes)

and of course....

The condensed version of the 15-volume encyclopedia set . It contains comprehensive descriptions and photographs showing correct stance, vital spots, hand and foot techniques, training equipment, fundamental exercises, system of sparring and much more. All 24 ITF patterns are described in detail with photos.

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and

Taekwon-Do and I
The Memoirs of General Choi, Hong Hi
The panoramic memoir of General Choi, Hong Hi .

The Moral Guide Book is a collection of maxims and teachings by ancient wise men, intended to aid in establishing a lifestyle based on a solid code of morality.

There is a three book set that includes Volume One: Motherland, the Land in Turmoil Volume Two: The Vision of Exile: Any Place under Heaven is Do-Jang Volume Three: The Moral Guide Book
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More books here....
http://www.ironcrane.com/html/taekdbk.html

[Bulldog]

Thomas I have the book you are talking bout...great price point too...agree with your comments...

Kickchick...I'll check into those...but, the college is asking for more of a "handbook"...the book(s) would be included in fees...I think the encyclopedia might be too much...LOL

There is another I saw some time ago...and I can't remember the title, but it had both ITF/WTF forms...hmmmm

Me thinks it's time for a trip to ye old bookstore again

[neryo_tkd]

i have several books that could come in handy but they are in german, so they won't be much of a help to u.

but...do u urself have time to gather some information about TKD? u cld start with history, and then move on to all techniques, self defence, 3-steps, 1-steps, competitions, tips on warming-up and stretching, what to do when having an injury...u cld also include what famous people who train TKD said about this martial art and what ur instructor thinks, suggests etc as a motivational thing :) u can find many good things in this forum, copy them, scan some pages from the books u already have, find the rest online and put all that together and u'll have a booklet on TKD that students can buy or copy for themselves. u can list all ur sources, and the students who decide to train TKD more seriously can buy other books when they find them or have money for them.

if this is an option, u have all my support. one of the books i have in german deals with training when u prepare for competition, when u r done with competitions, what to do and how to train when injured and so many other useful things.

[Infesticon #1]

does anyone know if Dave Oliver's books are good?
they have those at my bookstore and I was thinking about buying them, they seem to have all the moves and patterns for the gradings.

[Bulldog]

Folks...I did it...

I have compiled almost 100 pages on TKD History, Training techniques, terminology and some other neat tidbits...

It's almost an "official" Bulldog survival TKD manual...ha ha

Not the most "professional" looking thing...but, Microsoft Word can tidy things up pretty good...

I am heading to the bookstore tonight to see what they might have too...

You guys have been most helpful...

Aaron

[estranged13]

you gonna post that up in the articles bulldog?

[Bulldog]

Well... I suppose I could...it's pretty crude looking right now...
I basically found a lot of stuff out there on the internet...and I don't want to trend on the line of copyright infringement...LOL

[Artikon]

Bulldog here's a book you may find useful. It's WTF based.

It's titled "Modern Taekwondo" By GM Soon Man Lee, and Gaetane Ricke. ISB 0-8069-3989-3

The book contains, a brief history of modern TKD, Warm up excersises, basics, forms: Taegeuk Palgwae and Yudanja, breaking, step sparring and olympic style, and it covers rules of sport in the appendix as well as some terminology.

The rules for sport are outdated, but it is still a fairly accurate book. Book is only 272 pages as well. May be something you can use as a textbook. Sounds like it covers everything you need.

[Bulldog]

Artikon,

Thanks for that one...
I have a friend who owns a bookstore out East and he's going to look and see what he has and what he can get...

Again,

Thanks to my friends at MAP...by far the best MARTIAL ARTS WEBSITE AVAILABLE TO MAN OR BEAST...

(* and we are all a little left of center, aren't we! LOL)

[neryo_tkd]

Originally posted by Bulldog
Folks...I did it...

I have compiled almost 100 pages on TKD History, Training techniques, terminology and some other neat tidbits...

It's almost an "official" Bulldog survival TKD manual...ha ha

I can see that u took my advice :Angel:

[Bulldog]

Originally posted by neryo_tkd
I can see that u took my advice :Angel:

Basically...yes...

I stole all your good ideas and claimed them as my own...
Much easier for me...really...

Thank you and good night!

LOL

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Bulldog

[neryo_tkd]

bad boy :D :D :D



i am glad u are done with it :) :) :)

[ninjabi]

I also was looking for a text that would help me for the theory part of my black belt exam. I know of the encyclopedia, but unless I can get it from some library, I wont be able to make a large purchase. Any suggestions?
Thanks

[jpw]

does anyone know if Dave Oliver's books are good?
they have those at my bookstore and I was thinking about buying them, they seem to have all the moves and patterns for the gradings.

I've got "Tae Kwon Do" by Dave Oliver. A good introduction to the martial art. Plenty about the history and all the different TLA's! The TAGB gets quite a few plugs and there is a sport emphasis to the book. I find it is well written and informative.

I can't comment on his syllabus guides as I do ITF style TKD.

[ninjabi]

I've got "Tae Kwon Do" by Dave Oliver. A good introduction to the martial art. Plenty about the history and all the different TLA's! The TAGB gets quite a few plugs and there is a sport emphasis to the book. I find it is well written and informative.

I can't comment on his syllabus guides as I do ITF style TKD.


Our style is also ITF. Would this book be general or ITF based?

[ninjabi]

The book I see that is pretty standard is the encyclopedia by General Choi. I can not afford to get this (even the condensed version) nor the CD ROM set. If anyone knows a book I can substitute based on General Choi's book. I do have access to it (condensed) at the library on reserve though so I will not be totally missing out.

[Senior Moment]

Of the two that I have read I like "Taekwondo : The State of the Art" by Master Sung Chul Whang (Author), Master Jun Chul Whang (Author), Brandon Saltz (Contributor). As a beginner I have found it to be very helpful. I got my copy off eBay for for less than $7 including shipping.

I also have "Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art" by Yeon Hee Park, Yeon Hwan Park, Jon Gerrard. I got this one at a used book store for about $8.

Chet

[KickChick]

I also was looking for a text that would help me for the theory part of my black belt exam. I know of the encyclopedia, but unless I can get it from some library, I wont be able to make a large purchase. Any suggestions?
Thanks

Did you check out the paperback versions of "The Complete Tae Kwon Do Hyung by Hee Il. Cho" (various volumes) .. approx. $12.00

also highly recommendable for ITF practitioners is Complete Book Of Taekwon Do Forms by Keith Yates ... This book covers the Chunji forms (Chunji to Kae Beck) plus Japanese forms Chul-gi and Basai, with clear, easy-to-follow photographs and examples of applications.

check Amazon.com for both

[ninjabi]

Did you check out the paperback versions of "The Complete Tae Kwon Do Hyung by Hee Il. Cho" (various volumes) .. approx. $12.00

also highly recommendable for ITF practitioners is Complete Book Of Taekwon Do Forms by Keith Yates ... This book covers the Chunji forms (Chunji to Kae Beck) plus Japanese forms Chul-gi and Basai, with clear, easy-to-follow photographs and examples of applications.

check Amazon.com for both

I looked on amazon.com and was able to see the table of contents for the books. I want a book to help with the theory part, for the forms I need the meanings. This would be for my upcoming black belt exam. I was wondering what other information these books have in addition to the forms.

I also checked out "Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art" by Yeon Hee Park; the amazon.com review says the history and philosophy part is too short. Taekwondo : The State of the Art" I see the first two chapters are about the history and philosophy. Senior Moment, please give me your comments on how much these books have.

Tae Kwon Do by Dave Oliver had no review or sample pages from the book. Jpw what does TLA' TAGB mean?

Thanks all

Kulsoom

[Senior Moment]

I also checked out "Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art" by Yeon Hee Park; the amazon.com review says the history and philosophy part is too short. Taekwondo : The State of the Art" I see the first two chapters are about the history and philosophy. Senior Moment, please give me your comments on how much these books have.

"Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Guide..." is a very high level view of Tae Kwon Do's history. It starts with the author's description of what TKD is and gives a brief history up to the 1988 Olympics. (BTW, I have the first edition, not the updated edition)

"Tae Kwon Do: The state of the Art" is much more detailed. The history chapter is divided into 4 sections; Early Korea and Wiman Choson, Three Kingdoms, The Middle Period: Koryo and the Yi Dynasty, Occupation and Liberation.

I've read this twice and plan on reading it again soon. There is a lot of history in here without a lot of fluff.

The philosophy chapter is divided into eight sections; The Hwarang Code, Indomitable Spirit, Three-Way Unification, The Dojang, The Dobok, Rank, The Black Belt, Combat and Competition: Martial Arts and Sports.

This section answered questions for me that I didn't realize I had yet. I had been taking TKD for several months and still hadn't grasped many of the nuances of the martial arts and the Korean culture.

One further note. I'm sure you are aware but just in case I will point out that these are both WTF books. But from a history standpoint that doesn't matter for several hundred years. :D

I hope this helps. :)

[jpw]

Tae Kwon Do by Dave Oliver had no review or sample pages from the book. Jpw what does TLA' TAGB mean?
TLA = 3 letter acroynm
TAGB = Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain (of which Dave Oliver is chairman)