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This textbook was fantastic
It had everything I hoped for. The descriptive captions with each picture make learning a breeze. I am very satisfied with my purchase.

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an excellent information enclycopedia a great help in teaching as well as learning
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Good book
This book has all you need to refreash your memory from White to Blue belt.The photos in this book leave out some important details, so having proper instruction is key to realy undertsanding this form of martial art. Not to mention , if you join a local school, you get all the books at the original cost.
The book includes History of KSW as well as the history of Korea and how martial arts started in Korea. The life of Kuk Sa Nim and how he transformed several techniques and forms into one art is great. He describes his history there as well.
If you are not a KSW student some of the material in this book will be vague. Price ranging between 70 to 100 dollars will be common.
Please read all the warnings and take care not to hurt your partner.

In Hyuk Suh wrote an excellent resource
It is a given that one can not truly learn a martial art from a book, and it is the same with this book, that you can not learn Kuk Sool Won from it.That does not mean that this is not a valuable resource.

This book makes an excellent study aide that will greatly advance your own learning when taking the art and if, for some reason, you are forced to not be able to take classes (due to location or finances) this book can help you retain what you had previously learned.

It's scope is, by necessity, limited.It only covers up to Red Belt, and does not go farther.For the more advanced techniques, one must get the second volume, that can only be purchased through the classes themselves.

As is, this book combined with my personal practices, are the only things keeping my skills from deteriorating while I am between instructors.

Excellent reference for students from white to blue belt
Being a Kuk Sool practitioner, I can vouch for the importance of this book. It's excellent for reference, although I would not recommend trying to learn from it. It contains techniques and forms required at White,Yellow and Blue belt levels. Higher level belt information (in the lattertextbooks) can only be bought once that level is achieved through a school.Also contained is information on etiquette, Kuk Sool history, Ki exercises,conditioning exercises, breakfalls, striking methods, the list goeson...

A must buy for any serious Kuk Sool practitioner.

Kuk Sool Guide
Throughout my training in Kuk Sool, i have used this book exensively and many times it has proven very useful. I recommend any practitioner of Kuk Sool to buy this book. People who do not train in Kuk Sool will not findthis book of much help, but those of you who are thinking of joining canuse this book as a reference of things to come.

pretty good
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This book is essential for the beginer in KSW
This book has all you need to refreash your memory from White to Blue belt.The photos in this book leave out some important details, so having proper instruction is key to realy undertsanding this form of martial art. Not to mention , if you join a local school, you get all the books at the original cost.
The book includes History of KSW as well as the history of Korea and how martial arts started in Korea. The life of Kuk Sa Nim and how he transformed several techniques and forms into one art is great. He describes his history there as well.
If you are not a KSW student some of the material in this book will be vague. Price ranging between 70 to 100 dollars will be common.
Please read all the warnings and take care not to hurt your partner.
... Read more

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Great Book
This Book Is a must for the Black/Brown and Black belt level KSW student. It lists all the spins and the Bong hyung. Be aware of price. The KSW website sells this book for about $13 for non-members. ... Read more

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KUK Manual
I was very impressed at the speed with which the manual was dispatched; only a few days as opposed to the suggested two months. ... Read more

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Wonderfull book
This is one of many Kuk Sool books writen by In Hyuk Suh. This book is full of illistrations and pictures , some in color, of short and long staff (bong) practice techniques. It is an esential tool for brown belts and up.
If you sign up at your local Kuk Sool Won school you can expect to pay about $12 for this book. Or you can get it throught TKD times for about 15 dollars. ... Read more

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A Lengthy, Thorough and Beautiful guide to Kuk Sool Won
He-Young Kimm wrote this book while still a member of the World Kuk Sool Won Association in 1985.With his expertise in Kuk Sool, Hapkido, and Tae Kwon Do, he was certainly the right person to present the first book no this style not completed under the direct supervision of the WKSWF.Kimm succeeded in offering a lavish and educational volume on this inclusive modern Korean Martial Art.With the exception of Hyung (forms), Kimm completely demonstrates all required sequences of techniques up to the rank of Fourth Dan Black Belt Rank in the art of Kuk Sool Won (which translates roughly into National--meaning Korean--Skills School).

At 760 pages, Kimm is able to include not only the sequential series of photographs detailing technique, but also a number of artistic photos which should serve the heart of any martial artist.The first 139 pages cover the introduction to the art--history, philosophy, stances, striking points, basic techniques, etc.Each Part is broken down into the required grouping of techniques.In Kuk Sool Won, Techniques are taught in groupings--for instance, you would learn a series of 15 basic techniques with a partner, then 11 defenses against wrist grabs as a group.

In addition to and after the basic techniques are learned (how to strike, kick, etc), for the first keub (Kyu in Japanese, or junior belt) ranks in Kuk Sool, one must master 7 series of techniques.This includes 15 Ki Bon Sul (basic techniques), 11 Son Mok Soo (Defense Against Wrist Grab), 13 Eui Bok Soo (Defense Against Cloth Seize), 6 An Son Mok Soo (Defense Against opposite Wrist Seize), 15 Maik Chi Ki (counter strikes to vital points), 15 Maik Chak ki (Counter KICKS to vital points), and Cho Keub Hyung (beginner's form--not shown).All of the sequential techniques to 4th dan black belt are included, and should be of interest to anyone with a background in Kuk Sool, Hapkido, Jujutsu, or a Tang Soo Do/Tae Kwon Do style which includes any sort of grappling in their Ho Sin Sul (self defense) requirements.

Every series of technique is completely illustrated and described.While I could fault Kimm for not delving deeper into history, he does remedy this in his subsequent books Hapkido and especially Hapkido II.If you can only afford one book by Dr. Kimm, I would Recommend Hapkido II--If you practice Kuk Sool Won or a Ki Do art in the lineage of In-suk Seo, this book might be more specific.

With Kimm's background in martial art, and the apparent good terms he is on with fellow instructors in the USA, Korea, and otherwise Internationally, I eagerly await his future Publications--especially concerning History of Korean Martial Arts.If you have had difficulty finding Dr. Kimm's books, you'll be pleased to know that often Kimm's publications may be obtained by contacting the World Han Mu Do Association. ... Read more

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In Korean and English with illustrations of techniques. ... Read more

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Quite Useful
I have been taking the Korean martial art Hapkido for close to five years now.In the course of studying, I have found this book's descriptions of techniques and photos quite useful in the learning process.It is not a perfect book and don't expect to learn the martial art from it.However, it has been of use to both myself and my instructors in helping to recall specific techniques in a series and how to execute them.The presence of an instructor can greatly add to the usefulness of this volume as the person can better grasp the techniques described.Therefore, I give it a mostly positive recommendation for those wanting to improve self defense techniques in this particular martial art. ... Read more