Martial Arts
PREFACE
What is a Martial Art?
What Makes a Martial Art an Art?
Fine Arts
Does It Float?
Best Martial Art?
Inconvenient Truths
Boxing
Deadly Arts?
Getting Personal
Martial Arts vs. Religion
Multiple Ranks
Scientific Method
Martial Arts Research
Martial Art Styles
About Styles
Apples and Oranges
Cheetahs and Gazelles
Getting Serious
Criticisms
Styles
Taekwondo
PREFACE
Frequently Asked Questions
What Taekwondo IS
What Taekwondo IS NOT
Karate versus Taekwondo
Misconceptions
Modern Taekwondo
Reasons to Study Taekwondo
Benefits of Taekwondo
Stress Reduction
Things You Do in TKD Class
Things Learned in Taekwondo
Why Study Taekwondo
Philosophy
Psychology
Ethics
Sport versus Traditional
Post 9/11 Taekwondo
Children in Taekwondo
Legends of Taekwondo
Terminology
Terms
Translators
History of Taekwondo
Preface
Korean Culture
Preface
Organizations
PREFACE
About Organizations
Problems
Alleged Myths
Corruption
Old Ads
Schools
PREFACE
Owner Considerations
Starting a School
Opening a School
Planning
Business Structure
Incorporate?
Lawsuits
Operations
Marketing
Prospects
Attracting Customers
Attracting Adults
Black Belt Coin
Customers
Demonstrations
Being Different
Total Quality Management
Leadership
Leadership
Marine Corps on Leadership
Patton on Leadership
Stockdale on Leadership
Atilla on Leadership
Professionals
Changes
Handling Complaints
Give your Team a "Goost"
Succession
Student Considerations
Finding a School
Find and Choose a School
Where to Find
How to Visit
Questions to Ask
Traditional v. Modern Training
Types of Instructors
Instructor Considerations
Factors to Consider
Factors to NOT Consider
Subject Matter Experts
Levels of Contact
Servitude
Business Aspects
Documents
Student Agreement
Rip-off Agreement
By-laws
Constitution
Procedures
Procedures
Protocol
Bowing
Tenets
Code of Conduct
Oath
Pledge
Creed
Counting
Class Session
Other Principles
Facility
Dojang
United States Flag
South Korean Flag
Olympic Flag
Floor Surfaces
Wall Mirrors
Instructors
PREFACE
Black Belt Prestige
Choose a Discipline
Making Swords and Black Belts
Don Quixote
Students
Student Types
Teamwork
Inattention
Attention Deficit
Self-Assessment
Student Motivation
Student Burnout
Pareto Principle
Instructing
Teaching Methods
Instructing
Training Continuum
Chunking
Speaking
Commands
Analogies
Parables
Training Drills
Students
PREFACE
TKDTutelage: Basic Training
Getting Started
Too Young? Too Old?
First Step
Beginner Tips
Fitting In
Secrets to Being a good Student
Student-Instructor Relationship
Learning
Knowledge is Power
Learning
Distance Learning
Things to Know
Don't Fool Yourself
Unfettered Mind
Rock, Scissors, Paper
Desiderata
Dealing With Losing
Dealing with Winning
Fudoshin
Playing Your Cards
Better Yourself
Setting Goals
Achieving Goals
School Paper Ideas
Picture Yourself
Success
Be the Best
Black Belt
Loyalty
Carried to Extreme
Self-Esteem
Competence
Increased Performance
Pilsung
Don't Be a Whiner
Considering Teaching?
Uniform and Belts
PREFACE
Uniforms
About Uniform
Belts
About Belts
Belt System
Belt History
Belt Ranks
Belt Symbolism
How to Tie Belt
Fraud
PREFACE
Fraud in Martial Arts
Martial Arts Fraud Forum
Methods
Accreditation
Faulty Memories
Lies You Hear
Magnetic Girl
Mind Manipulation
Placebo Effect
Pseudoscience
Strange Sensations
Organizations
Organization Fraud
Certificate Mills
Pseudo-Masters
Pseudo-Master Indicators
Military Claims
Super Salesman
Ostentatious
Fruit of Poisonous Tree
What Pseudo-Masters Fear
Make Yourself a Soke
Old Pseudo-Masters Ads
ROCK: Ultimate Martial Art
Defeating Fraud
Don't Be a Victim
Detecting Fallacies
Deductive Arguments
Anecdotal Evidence
Use Logic
Urban Legends
Herd Behavior
Stop and Think
Warning Signs
Avoidance
Lie Detection
Be Aware
Illusions
What's the Truth
Bottom Line
You Decide
Concepts
PREFACE
Ki
Osa
Meditation
Physical vs. Mental
Seppuku
Yin-Yang
Energy Drainers
Criminal Behavior
Criminal Mind
More Criminal Theories
Even More Criminal Theories
Convenience Theory
Protect/Defend
PREFACE
Protect or Defend
Strategy/Tactic
Strategies
Family
Privacy
Home
Burglary
Property
Firearms
Computer
Vehicle
Public
Workplace
School
Lost Child
Abduction
Rape
Tactics
Empty Hand Tactics
Weapon Tactics
Survival Tips
Self-Defense
PREFACE
About Self-Defense
Avoiding Trouble
Victim
Victim Selection
Anatomy of a Fight
Non Aggressive Movements
Non Verbal Information
Non Verbal Signs
Bad Advice
Berserkers
Bullies
Criminals
Trigger Behaviors
Lie Detection
Quick Read
Too Quick
Cover and Concealment
Damage Control
Multiple Attackers
Will It Work
Confronting
Self-Defense Situations
Posturing
Insults
Window of Opportunity
Self-Defense Training
Self-Defense in Bible
Socrates on Self-Defense
Self-Defense Quotations
Techniques
Keep It Simple
Dealing With Situations
Defusing Situations
Defensive Actions
Defensive Techniques
Armed Attack Defense
Ways to Attack
Navy Self-Defense
Fighting
Fighting Dirty
Cat Fight
Frenzy
Unexpected Attacks
Legal Aspects
Laws of Self-Defense
Criminal Law
Civil Law
Actions to Take
Combat
PREFACE
About Combat
Five A's of Combat
Three D's of Combat
Factors of Combat
Levels of Combat
Principles of Combat
Points of Combat
Types of Combat
Art of War
Clausewitz on Combat
Lessons Learned in Combat
Personal Combat
Mental Aspects
Aggression
Anger
Awareness
Beliefs
Binary Training
Choose a Urinal
Complacency
Confrontation
Confrontation Progression
Fear
Predator Defense Response
First Strike
Gut Feelings
Instincts
Killer Instinct
Killing
Lick Your Wounds
Peaceniks
Predators
Self-Reliance
Sheep or Warrior
Tough
Win, Not Lose
What Now?
Physical Aspects
Effects of Age
Effects of Blows
Spine
Tachypsychia
Vision
Vital Areas
Techniques
PREFACE
Technique Terminology
Technique Development
Technique Incorporation
Technique Performance
Types of Techniques
Striking Surfaces
Chamber
Linear v. Circular
Snap Decisions
Combinations
Counterattacks
Is More Better?
Chickens
Hammer Principle
Hicks Law
Quickness
Rebounding
Timing
Other Technique Information
Variations of Techniques
Breathing
Breathing
Importance of Breathing
Deep Breathing
Pattern Breathing
Stillness
Focus
Focus
Control
Concentration
Kiai
Stances
Leg Tension
Posture
Stance Information
Stance Techniques
Power
Force
Physics of Power
Measured Power
Hip Snap/Winding/Sine Wave
Rotation
Spinning
Attaining Power
Movements
Shifting Techniques
Footwork
Hand-Foot Timing
Stability
Coordination
Reflexes
Reflex Test
Falls
About Falling
Falling Safety
Back Fall
Front Fall
Side Fall
Front Rolling Fall
Flip Fall
Blocks
About Blocks
Types of Blocks
Physics of Block
Guards
Effectiveness Factors
Bone Blocks
Block and Counterattack
Blocking Techniques
Jamming
Hand Attacks
About Hand Attacks
Types of Hand Attacks
Hand Strength
Gripping
Hand Attack Tips
Punches
About Punching
Punch Techniques
Physics of Punching
Types of Fists
Bare Knuckles
Wrist Alignment
Twist
Horizontal v. Vertical
Lockout v. Snapback
Punching Power
Chambering
Pulling Punches
Clinched Fists
Extended Punches
Fist Moves First
Punch Angles
Head Hunting
Body Shots
Push-Pull
Tilt Head
Punching Tips
Punch, Or Not To Punch
Strikes
Strike Techniques
Thrusts
Thrust Techniques
Kicks
Kicking Techniques
Kick Classifications
Types of Kicking
Evolution of Kicks
Why TKD Kicks Are Powerful
Devastating Kicks
Lethal Kicks
Kick Quick
Kicking Tips
Other Attacks
Holds
Holding Techniques
Locks
About Locks
Chokes
About Chokes
Choking Techniques
Choking Defenses
Grapples
About Grappling
Grappling Techniques
Releases
About Releases
Sweeps
About Sweeps
Throws
About Throws
Others
Groin Attacks
Head Butts
Pressure Points
Patterns
PREFACE
What are Patterns?
Pattern History
Pattern Development
Shotokan Origins
Pattern Stages
Pattern Usefulness
Why Study Patterns?
Enclosed Fist
Pattern Performance Tips
Pattern Video Clips
Pattern Sets
About Pattern Sets
Chang-hon Pattern Set
ITF Pattern Set
WTF Pattern Set
ATA Pattern Set
TA Pattern Set
No Arms Pattern Set
Breaking
PREFACE
About Breaking
Fundamentals
Materials
Mechanics
Cheating
Forging
Sparring
PREFACE
About Sparring
Types of Sparring
Step-Sparring
No-Contact v. Full-Contact
Protective Equipment
Helmets
Safety Fosters Danger
Red or Blue
Senior Citizens
History
Evolution of Sparring
Counting Coup
Ancient Wisdom
Watching
Watching Continuous Sparring
Watching Point Sparring
Tactics
Study
Styles of Fighting
Perform Under Pressure
Right Mind
Getting Hit
Anxiety
Levels of Fighting Awareness
Techniques
Sparring Training
Sparring Movement
Sparring in Other Martial Arts
Open versus Closed Stances
Hands Up!
Speed
Wilhelm Scream
Free-Sparring
PREFACE
About Free-Sparring
Types of Free-Sparring
Elements of Sparring
Point Sparring
Strategies
Develop a Sparring Plan
Sparring Strategies
When to Fire
Which Lead is Best?
Time Management
No Mercy
Tactics
Defensive Tactics
Offensive Tactics
Getting Into Zone
Acting
Deception
Misdirection
Feints and Fakes
Drawing
Entering the Void
Rushing
Bridging the Gap
Leading Ducks
Control the Ring
Centerline
Mistakes
Flinch
Slap Happy
Vision
Cutting Off the Ring
Techniques
Sparring Stances
Attacks
Sparring Kicks
Sparring Punches
Which Techniques to Use
Avoiding Punches
Combinations
Counterattacks
Backpedaling
Range
Aiuchi
Clinch
Sparring Tips
What to Watch
Training
PREFACE
Warnings
Why Train
About Training
Training Secret
Fitness Components
Body Types
Energy Usage
Energy Conservation
FITT Factors
Performance
Training Research
Training Drills
Training Tips
Trainer Tips
Medical Aspects
Basic Life Support
First Aid
Dehydration
Soreness
Lactic Acid
Sparring Injuries
Knockouts
Cumulative Trauma
Asthma
AIDS
Steroids
Body Mass Index
Heart Rate Calculator
Max Heart Rate
Psychological Aspects
Brain Training
Training as Sheep or Wolf
Self-Change
Visualization
Burnout
Pain
What Women Want
Stretching
About Stretching
Stretching Exercises
Strength
About Strength
Strength and Age
Strength Factors
Equipment
Home Gym
Exercise Equipment
Body Shield Training
Hand Wraps
Exercises
Warm-up
Morning Exercise
Evening Training
Moderate Exercise
Avoid These Exercises
Principles of Exercise
Coordination
Fine Tuning
Exercises
Cross Training
Tabata Protocol
S.A.I.D.
Shadow Boxing
Plyometics
Wave Run
Makoho
Tibetan Rites
Abs
Jumping
Turkish Get-Up
Squats
Quick Draw
Navy Physical Readiness
Bag Training
About Bag Training
Bag Training Drills
Bag Equipment
Bag Training Session
Competition
PREFACE
Tournaments
Rules
Referees
Olympics
Testing
PREFACE
About Testing
Assessment
Preparation
Taking Test
Weapons
PREFACE
About Weapons
Gun Stopping Power
Defensive Weapons
Chemical
Stun Guns
Taser
Offensive Weapons
Preface
Miscellaneous
PREFACE
Point-Counterpoint
PREFACE
Point-Counterpoint
Bruce Lee, Innovator?
Liberate Yourself
Earth Punch
Demon Possession
Killer Instinct
Video Clips
Video Clip Links
Quotations
Quotations
Humor
Humor
Jokes
Black Belts
Fortune Cookies
Korean Proverb
Schnitt Family Tree
Other
Foot Fist Way
Best Advice
OODA
The Grinch Who Stole Taekwondo
Travel Tips
Other Tips