Dynamic Taekwondo Kyorugi

The author, Master Lee, holds 9th degree taekwondo belt and has an honorary doctorate degree in phyisical education.

Lee trained people in his art of r over 20 years in Europe, and is one of the poneers who worked to make taekwondo a global sport. He now serves as a Deputy Secretary General of the

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World Taekwondo Federation, the headquarter of taekwondo in Seoul, Korea.

Taekwondo is a Korean traditional martial art. Of three essential elements to consist Taekwondo, Kyorugi, a sparring skill, has been develped separately to become a main character of taekwondo. The aspect of taekwondo as a game sport has been growingly emphasized in the course of extension of taekwondo, nationally and internationally.

Training taekwondo can both improve and increase the capacities of teh human mind and body. While competition with others can be a good way to practice taekwondo, learning how to do Kyorugi, obeying strict rules and showing courtesy to the other competitor, will sure help to attain the deepermost philosphy of taekwondo, as well as to increase yur skill and health.

Contents

Message from WTF President
About the author
Foreword
1 Understanding of taekwondo competition
Philosohical concepts and conceptual framework of taekwondo
Courtesy
Structure of kyorugi and competition
Mental attitude in competition
Development of competition
Rules of competition
2 Ability in competition
Structure
Techniques
3 Tactical and technical practice
Favorite special techniques
Practice with a partner
Tactical exercise of techniques
Exercises with training aids
4 Condition
Physical stamina (condition)
Training for conditioning
5 Tactics
What is tactics?
Tactical actions
Offensive actions
Counteroffensive actions
Tactical thinking
6 Competition
Competitor and coach
Weight control
Information
Psychological drill
Massage
Injuries
INternational competitions
7 Appendices
Understanding of tournament
Amendment of the competition rules
Taekwondo kyorugi terminology
Bibliography

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