Complete Taekwondo Poomsae

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Complete Taekwondo Poomsae serves as an essential reference for the Taegeuk, Palgwae, and Black Belt Poomsae of WTF-style Taekwondo. Grandmasters Kyu Hung Lee and Sang H. Kim share their extensive knowledge, covering all 25 official taekwondo poomsae along with their meanings, performance principles, and the underlying philosophy. Each poomsae is illustrated with clear, precise photos, accompanied by detailed instructional text that explains the meaning, movement line, symbols, and execution of new movements introduced in each form. In addition to the poomsae, the authors delve into Poomsae theory and principles, enhancing understanding of the concepts behind practice. Key topics include characteristics of poomsae, fundamental taekwondo techniques, stances, vital targets, bodily weapons, structural principles, movement principles, performance tips, and mastery. The book also covers terminology, the origins of Taegeuk and Palgwae, and the meanings of the trigrams, with much of this information previously untranslated into English. The 25 official poomsae include Taegeuk Il Jang through Taegeuk Pal Jang, Palgwae Il Jang through Palgwae Pal Jang, and various Black Belt Poomsae such as Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, and others, providing a comprehensive resource for practitioners at all levels.