Product Description

This groundbreaking first book studies the history and development of the Ch'ang Hon (ITF) Taekwon-do patterns as devised, taught and developed by the founder of Taekwon-do; General Choi, Hong Hi.

Ch'ang Hon Taekwon-do Hae Sul is an in-depth study of the Ch'ang Hon Taekwon-do patterns; their history and their roots; Taekwon-do's evolution; its genetic make-up; its differences with other martial arts; and the techniques and movements that define the system.

For the first time since its inception, this book details realistic interpretations for the ITF patterns including Chon-Ji, Dan-Gun, Do-San, Won-Hyo, Yul-Gok, Joong-Gun, Toi-Gye, as well as Saju Jirugi and Sagu Makgi.

Over 17 chapters, covering over 360, with over 1,600 detailed photographs, the patterns are examined, dissected and rebuilt to help both students and instructors understand the applications that are really contained within the Ch'ang Hon patterns - many of which were previously unknown and undocumented.

In step-by-step photographic detail, learn what the techniques and combinations of the Ch'ang Hon patterns actually represent and how to turn your patterns into a realistic way of training actual self defence techniques that work and turn them into something much more than they are practiced today.

Along the way, the reader is treated to a fascinating insight into the history of the Ch'ang Hon patterns as well as Taekwon-do itself, with many of its previously unknown, undocumented or understudied principles revealed. Read what helped to shape the art which became so feared on the battlefield of Vietnam that enemy soldiers were told not to engage the Korean soldiers, whether armed or not, due to their knowledge of Taekwon-do.

A historical study of Taekwon-do and its patterns - as well as a training manual and an encyclopaedia of realistic applications - make this book a must-read for all those that study and practice Taekwon-do.

A milestone for the development of Taekwon-do.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #245895 in Books
• Published on: 2009-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 364 pages

Review
The first thing that strikes you about the book is just how much work has gone into it! --Iain Abernethy Readers News Letter Iain Abernethy Readers News Letter

...this book is a mammoth undertaking that is as much an important historical document as it is a technical volume. --Combat Magazine - November 2006

Review
Far more than a simple 'how to' manual, entering instead, the realms of essential reference.

Far more than a simple 'how to' manual, entering instead, the realms of essential reference.

Review
The first thing that strikes you about the book is just how much work has gone into it!

Customer Reviews

A fantastic manual for Taekwondo applications!
Anyone with an interest in martial arts, or more specifically ITF TaeKwon-Do, would benefit from this excellent book. Hundreds of photos detail useful and effective methods of immobilising an opponent. Based on the ITF patterns, the techniques may be found in other striking arts but are often overlooked when learning patterns for more obvious techniques. The book shows how TaeKwon-Do is not limitied to strikes/blocks and shows where sweeps, locks, throws and takedowns are present within the patterns. Not for the faint-hearted, this book shows realistic and devastating techniques with the emphahsis on stopping an attacker quickly and furiously! There are no flowery moves which are in reality useless. There is also a great deal of information about the history of martial arts and the development of ITF patterns as well as expalantions of the science and thinking behind the techniques. The author Mr. Stuart Anslow IV has also included information about the academy at which he teaches located in Harrow, north west London. The book refers also to the school's website www.raynerslanetkd.com which contains a wealth of information. If you practice TeaKwon-Do then what are you waiting for, this will be the most important book in your martial arts collection.

A Must for All TKD Practitioners
I cannot recommend this book more highly for any TKD practitioner. If offers thoughtful and logical views on the methodology behind the pattern applications which has been long overlooked along with the very interesting historical background. The fact the book is also an on-going reference manual, make it an excellent investment.

One of the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've had a copy of Stuarts book since its release and advise any serious students of Ch'ang Hon (ITF/TAGB etc)Taekwon-do to get a copy. For me it ranks alongside the encyclopedias for all the information inside and I strongly advise my students to give it a read and keep it for reference. You may not agree with all the applications but it gives you a new way to visualise what you are performing (that is if you were'nt doing them that way already). An excellent book Stuart, and its about time you thought about the next one.
Dave Anderson, IIIrd Degree, Yon-Hap TKD.