ITF Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do
A volume-by-volume index of General Choi Hong Hi’s Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do. Each link opens the corresponding reference PDF.
Recommended use: Read Volumes I–VII for theory and fundamentals, then use Volumes VIII–XV as pattern references.
Volumes I–VII — Theory & Fundamentals
Volume I — Origins & Philosophy
History of Taekwon-Do, moral culture, principles, training conduct, and rank structure.
Volume II — Theory of Power
Power generation, attacking and blocking principles, stances, and training concepts.
Volume III — Hand Techniques
Detailed execution of hand strikes, thrusts, blocks, and related principles.
Volume IV — Foot Techniques
All ITF kicking techniques, variations, targets, and application notes.
Volume V — Sparring
Step-sparring, free-sparring, tactics, distancing, and application strategy.
Volume VI — Fundamental Exercises (A)
Core drills and exercises forming the base of ITF movement and technique.
Volume VII — Fundamental Exercises (B)
Continuation of fundamental drills and structured technical practice.
Volumes VIII–XV — Patterns (Tuls)
Volume VIII
Four-Direction exercises, Chon-Ji, Dan-Gun, Do-San.
Volume IX
Won-Hyo, Yul-Gok, Joong-Gun.
Volume X
Toi-Gae, Four-Direction Thrust, Hwa-Rang, Choong-Moo.
Volume XI
Gwang-Gae, Po-Eun, Ge-Baek.
Volume XII
Eui-Am, Choong-Jang, Juche.
Volume XIII
Sam-Il, Yoo-Sin, Choi-Yong.
Volume XIV
Yon-Gae, Ul-Ji, Moon-Moo.