pGrandmaster Kim, Bok Man is one of the most recognized authorities of taekwondo in the world. He worked tirelessly with General Choi Hong Hi as a founder of taekwondo curricula used today by the many international taekwondo organizations.p pOriginally published in 1979, this book provides defense techniques taught to military, law enforcement officials, and black belts. Beginners will have a chance to see the application of their training in actual weapon defenses.p pAdvanced students will learn techniques and fundamental training that has been 'field' tested since the inception of the art in the 1950s.p pChapters include p ul liHistory and the theory of powerli liDefense against weapons knife, baton, pole, sword, bayonet, and pistolli liSparring releases, grabs, throwing, falling, free-sparringli liPatterns Silla pattern 1, Silla pattern 2, Silla knife pattern, and Silla pole patternli liTraining stretching, calisthenics, action principles, hand and foot techniques, using a heavy bag