Taekwon-Do is both a system of physical techniques and a living language through which discipline, philosophy, and cultural heritage are expressed. From its roots in post-war Korea and its global development under General Choi Hong Hi, the art has evolved as a martial and moral practice. Its techniques, patterns, and terminology together form an integrated whole that reflects precision, clarity, and respect.
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TAEKWON-DO AND IMPACT ON THE HIPS
By GM Frank Vanberghen, Belgium
As GrandMaster Pablo Traijtenberg quoted during the ITF Convention 2017 in Benidorm (Spain), there are many hip injuries amongst Taekwon-Do practitioners all over the world, so I decided to write a thesis about this phenomenon and the possible solutions after research.
THE FUTURE OF ITF TAEKWON-DO By Hayden Breese, New Zealand
Why do some organisations grow and others decline? Why do some sports thrive while others remain marginalized? How do we ensure Taekwon-Do thrives in the modern world?
YIN – YANG & THE ORIENTAL THEORY OF CREATION
By GM Evan Davidson, New Zealand
Through this study of the Yin & Yang principles it had stirred my curiosity into the why and how we can use these principles for our own inner spiritual, mental and physical development, not only for use in the Martial Arts but for all of what life and nature can throw at us. We as humans need to ‘Adapt’.
IMPROVE YOUR MINDSET IMPROVE YOUR LANGUAGE
By Philip Lear, England
The idea of this work is to reflect and be able to think about certain individual and group psychic processes that occur during the transmission of our art. We will not only look at it from the point of view of transmitting our martial art based on its principles and philosophy, from the appropriate teaching methodology, but also from the effects that the practice of Taekwon-Do produces in terms of boosting self-esteem and the relationship this has with the management and control of aggressiveness.
NAME THAT TECHNIQUE!
By Brendan Doogan, New Zealand
This resource comprise a thesis required for promotion to 4th Dan. The instructions for writing an essay or thesis for black belt promotion include that the writing should be of some use and interest to other Taekwon-Do practioners. Korean terminology is therefore the focus of this thesis. It is an area that needs strengthening in our Taeskwon-Do community.
TAEKWON-DO AND DYSPRAXIA
By M Neil David Franks, Ireland
Using Taekwondo as a tool to help special needs students with emphasis on Dyspraxia