Description

The Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do is a 15 volume set originally written by General Choi Hong Hi in the 1983, the latest edition being from 1999 (later editions have been published, but the 1999 editions were the last General Choi Hong Hi was directly involved with). This comprehensive work contains 15 volumes with volumes 8 through 15 dedicated to the 24 patterns and containing descriptions of the pattern movements as well as pictures showing possible applications of some of the movements.This one of a kind encyclopedia has 15 volumes consisting of 5,000 pages with 30,000 photos. The encyclopedia is the culmination of General Choi’s lifelong research into Taekwon-Do’s history and development. This complete encyclopedia includes: Origins and the development of martial arts, the complete history of Taekwon-Do, culture and philosophy, theory of power, attacking and blocking tools, vital spots, stances, hand and foot techniques, free fighting, fundamental exercises, step-by-step instructions to all the original 24 Taekwon-Do forms.