Chapter 1
A Universal Sport = 10
The Root of Korea’s Martial Arts
Chapter 2
The Philosophy of Taekwondo = 26
White Outfit and Belts/Understanding Taekwondo’s Philosophy/
Aesthetics of Taekwondo
Chapter 3
A Modern History = 40
The First Kwan/The General/After the Korean War/
The Birth of Taekwondo/Association and Competition/Politics
Chapter 4
Taekwondo Goes Global = 56
Demonstration/The Twelve Original Masters/Innovators/
Legacy/Father of Taekwondo in the United States/
The First World Championships/Road to the Olympics
Chapter 5
Taekwondo in the Dojang = 78
ITF and WTF Taekwondo/Technical Development/
In the Dojang/Poomsae/Punches and Strikes/ Trainging/Gear/Belts/Making the Grade
Chapter 6
The Future of Taekwondo = 100
Taekwondowon in Muju/The Future of Taewondo