Complete Taekwondo Poomsae: The Official Taegeuk, Palgawe and Black Belt Forms of Taekwondo
Complete Taekwondo Poomsae is the most complete reference book available on the Taegeuk, Palgwae and Black Belt Poomsae of WTF style Taekwondo. Grandmasters Kyu Hyung Lee and Sang H. Kim have combined their extensive Taekwondo knowledge to teach you not only the 25 official Taekwondo Poomsaes, but the meaning of the forms, the principles of Poomsae performance and the philosophy that underlies the techniques. Each Poomsae is thoroughly illustrated with clear and technically precise photos....
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Complete Taekwondo Poomsae is the most complete reference book available on the Taegeuk, Palgwae and Black Belt Poomsae of WTF style Taekwondo. Grandmasters Kyu Hyung Lee and Sang H. Kim have combined their extensive Taekwondo knowledge to teach you not only the 25 official Taekwondo Poomsaes, but the meaning of the forms, the principles of Poomsae performance and the philosophy that underlies the techniques. Each Poomsae is thoroughly illustrated with clear and technically precise photos. The instructional text is supplemented with information about the meaning, movement line, symbol of each form, and the correct execution of each new movement introduced in the form.In addition to the 25 official Poomsaes, the authors explain Poomsae theory and principles to help you understand the underlying concepts of Poomsae practice. Topics covered include: characteristics of Poomsae, 13 fundamental Taekwondo techniques, stance, vital targets, bodily weapons, structural principles of Poomsae, Poomsae creation, movement principles, performance tips, mastery, terminology, origin of Taegeuk and Palgwae, meaning of the trigrams, and complete Korean and English Poomsae terminology. Much of this information has never before been translated into English.About the Author:Dr. Kyu Hyung Lee is a professor at Keimyung University in Daegu, South Korea
Poomsae Fundamentals 19Common Qualities of All Poomsae 21Characteristics of Poomsae 23Strengths and Limitations of Poomsae Techniques in Actual Combat 25Fundamental Techniques of Tackwondo 26How to Form a Fist Correctly 28How to Form a Knifehand Correctly 30Rules of Poomsae Practice 31Junbiseogi: Ready Stance 32Juchumseo Momtong Jireugi: Horseriding Stance Middle Punch 34Araemakki: Low Section Block 36Momtong Bandae Jireugi: Reverse Middle Punch 38Apchagi: Front Kick 40Sonnal Bakkatchigi: Outward Knifehand Strike 42Momtongmakki: Middle Section Block 44Yopchagi: Side Kick 46Sonnal Momtongmakki: Double Knifehand Block 48Olgulmakki: High Section Block 50Sonnal Mokchigi: Knifehand Neck Strike 52Dollyochagi: Roundhouse Kick 54Momtong Barojireugi: Straight Middle Punch 56Stance 58Blocking 60Evasion 60Gupso: Vital Targets 61Bodily Weapons 62AttackingTechniques 64The Structural Principles and Types of Poomsae 68Principles of Poomsae Creation 69Movement Principles of Poomsae 70Tips for Effective Poomsae Practice 72Emphasis in Poomsae Training 73Mastery of Poomsae 80Poomsae Terminology 83Poomsae Warm-Up 91Taegeuk Poomsae 101What is Taegeuk? 103Origin of Taegeuk 103Nature of Um and Yang 103Principles of Poomsae Practice 104Palgwae Trigrams from Taegeuk 104Symbols for Eight Taegeuk Poomsae 105Poomsae Taegeuk Il Jang 107Poomsae Taegeuk Ee Jang 117Poomsae Taegeuk Sam Jang 127Poomsae Taegeuk Sah Jang 139Poomsae Taegeuk Oh Jang 151Poomsae Taegeuk Yuk Jang 165Poomsae Taegeuk Chil Jang 177Poomsae Taegeuk Pal Jang 193Palgwae Poomsae 209What is Palgwae Poomsae? 211Palgwae Trigrams from Palgwae Poomsae 211Palgwae Diagram 211Symbols for Eight Palgwae Poomsae 212Poomsae Palgwae Il Jang 213Poomsae Palgwae Ee Jang 223Poomsae Palgwae Sam Jang 235Poomsae Palgwae Sah Jang 245Poomsae Palgwae Oh Jang 259Poomsae Palgwae Yuk Jang 273Poomsae Palgwae Chil Jang 285Poomsae Palgwae Pal Jang 297Black Belt Poomsae 315Poomsae Koryo 317Poomsae Keumgang 337Poomsae Taebaek 349Poomsae Pyongwon 363Poomsae Sipjin 377Poomsae Jitae 395Poomsae Cheonkwon 409Poomsae Hansoo 427Poomse Ilyeo 441
