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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN num: 9781846852527
ISBN number: 1846852528
Label: Exposure Publishing
Manufacturer: Exposure Publishing
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 360
Printing Date: July 30, 2006
Publishing house: Exposure Publishing
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This ground breaking very 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, their roots, Taekwon-do’s evolution, its genetic make up, its differences with other martial arts and the techniques and movements which define the system, detailing for the very first time since its inception, realistic interpretations for the patterns Chon-Ji, Dan-Gun, Do-San, Won-Hyo, Yul-Gok, Joong-Gun and Toi-Gye, as well as Saju Jirugi and Saju Makgi.
Over 17 chapters, covering over 350 pages, with over 1,600 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.
Learn what the techniques and combinations of each of the Ch’ang Hon patterns are actually for, in step by step photographic detail, and how 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, 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.
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I came into contact with Stuart Anslow around 2002 via internet. As is the case of every good instructor I have met, he is very first and foremost a dedicated martial arts student. He showed a passion for TaeKwon-Do beyond physical practice, and simultaneously carried out an important number of projects: developing an international network of martial artists, offering an extraordinary martial arts resources webpage, keeping a serious standard in his personal practice and his duties to offer intelligent instruction to his students. As a part-time TaeKwon-Do researcher myself with 24 years of diligent training and more than a hundred martial arts books in my library, I had found some of Stuart's ideas quite interesting, but they seemed an endeavor to cover too many matters.
When I saw the book, my opinion changed completely. Stuart has successfully condensed his experience on TaeKwon-Do patterns in a coherent and solid piece in which he shares what he knows (a bunchful of knowledge, indeed), his reaserch, and is not afraid to publicly discuss his doubts on alternative interpretations of the motions. In the martial arts environment there is a tendency of teachers to force their students into their opinions, preventing a decent dosage of independant thinking to develop. Free spirits typically depart from regimented styles, and thus such styles tend to stagnate. Beyond the good content of the book, Mr. Anslow shows ITF stylists they can and should think for themselves. This refreshing book is very attractive in its format, the pictures are easy to follow, and there are some "pearls of wisdom" that make the purchase almost an obligation. Most of the content of the book is simply excellent (which doesn't mean I fully agree with some concepts, but in each case, it would deserve an in-depth discussion, at the bottom line, on whether applications were meant to be the heart of ITF TaeKwon-Do patterns). Mr. Anslow has obviously put a lot of energy into this book, obtaining an impressive result.
My reason for not granting a five star qualification (I would have actually awarded the book a 4.5) is that (a) the history part is rather simplistic, and has some mistakes (maybe edition problems: Taek Kyon is called Taek Kwon; Tae Soo Do and Tang Soo Do names are interchanged); (b) the book serves to preserve and enlarge Gen. Choi's image as adroitly designing TaeKwon-Do techniques having specific reasons in his mind, while authorized historical accounts have pointed out that many changes in technique resulted from more or less casual circumstances in which Gen. Choi had little or no participation; (c) the book assumes all moves found in ITF patterns have a reasonable and effective combat application, of which I am not yet convinced; and (d)some techniques -specially the comparison between ITF TaeKwon-Do and an unspecific Karate style- are shown in photographs of students with evident lack of Karate skills, and even a TaeKwon-Do level insufficient for a book of the quality Mr. Anslow intended, although it is evident Mr. Anslow was being generous with his own student allowing them to actively be part of the book.
If my students were English language speakers, I would make this book mandatory reading before grey belt testing.
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I found the pattern applications to have a fair amount of resonance with my own training. (Not to mention Mr. Anslow's usenet postings and older articles which I'd already read elsewhere.) I thought the historical explorations of the pattern stories, and the look into what each pattern was generally intended to teach was the most compelling reading.
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Chang Hon Taekwon-Do has deep roots in Shotokan Karate. The applications of the Chang Hon and Shotokan stands close, and this is the very first book who take this fact seriusly.
If you like to see what the Cang Hon patterns is all about, you cant miss it.
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I have almost 30 years in the arts and a collector of all things Taekwon-Do/Martial Arts related and this truly is one of the better books out there. Stuart has put a lot of work in this very first volume and it will end up being a book that in ten years time will be considered a must have for all Taekwon-Do and especially ChangHon (ITF) stylist.
Having conversations with several ITF MASTERS and they are in agreement, one of the better books out there even though we may not agree with everything that Stuart writes about, but it's well worth it for any martial artist!
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I have practiced martial arts for 23 years, have exposure to three main styles, and am graded as a 4th degree BB. I currently practice traditional Taekwondo, and have for the past few years been researching and writing my own TKD bunkai book.
Stuart Anslow's book is THE BEST taekwondo book available on the market.
The book goes through history and background of each pattern, pattern sequences, applications and variations. Though there are some typos, the information is presented clearly. Another plus is the book is written in such a way that you feel like you were standing in Stuart's training session - it's written in such a personable manner.
The applications are practical and well thought out. I have not seen such breadth nor insight coming from any other ITF TKD instructor. In fact I have not seen a collection of such solid apps in any other martial arts book (and I have quite a lot).
Given my research over the last few years into TKD bunkai, I know for a fact that there is a major dearth of such information for the traditional and ITF TKD world. Publication of this book fills this hole and I think the book will be a profound toolkit for any serious practitioner or instructor of TKD.
I have been acquainted with Stuart since 2003, and I know for a fact that this guy literally pours his heart into his martial arts school, his training, and now this book. Stuart upholds many of the values that small independant schools and traditional stylists hold dear - and I applaude him for putting the extra effort into improving the resources availalbe for martial artists everywhere.
Colin Wee
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