Reviews:
Martial Arts Success Magazine “Grand Master Pak's book provides a wealth of information on the art of Tang Soo Do.” Dec 2002 issue
Black Belt Magazine “The text is easy to understand, and the 1500 plus photographs are just what the reader needs to know to comprehend the moves of the Korean art.” Nov 2002 issue
The Martial Arts Bookstore, www.dojang.com “There are too few Tang Soo Do works, and so far, those we have seen have been of low quality. From the sample pages, it would appear that Tang Soo Do finally has reach the quality level that it deserves, which is a great step forward.”
Paven, via email, June 2003 "I would like to say that I had many problems with my study of Tae Kwon Do which caused me to seek true martial arts not just martial sports. When I first went through your book I came to about 5 realizations about martial arts and their application. The information I needed to move my martial arts knowledge from empty forms to practical application was clearly presented in your book and the videotapes helped me. I have added you to my role-model list and I am using your techniques as a primary part of my martial study. Again I would like to sincerely thank you for making the book and videos available."
Mr Paul Cook, April 2003 from Canada "I must say that the book really help my two kids during their practice on Martial Arts (Tae-Kwon –Do). I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for writing this book that includes detailed testing requirements for fundamental techniques. In case you happen to come up to Canada please let me know ahead of time so that we can meet..."
Kurt Schulenburg, May 2003 "What a great book! My wife and 3 children study with Mr Young Hong in Woodstock , Il and although his method is called "karate" we have found that his Korean origins have actually imparted a heavy "Tang Soo Do" flavor to his school. We can (and do!) use this book as a reference for many of the fine points that often get lost or forgotten in the physical turmoil that can be a part of many of our classes (the kids are 9, 7 and 5--we know our turmoil!). Thank you again."
Edwin Tham, March 03 from Malasya "Recently, I purchased the book “Complete Tang Soo Do Manual “and found it very resourceful. Most of all, those photographs really inspirational and make me want to be your student. Grand Master Pak, you are really a remarkable teacher. And, I am looking forward to your next book “Volume 2” under the same title. I, on behalf of Tang Soo DO,Sibu, Sarawak , Malaysia , wish you all the best in the coming years."
Kyosa William Nunez, March 03 "Khang Jhang Nim Pak, I would like to thank you. Your book Volume #1 is excellent. I use it as a reference guide. I am assoc. with the Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Assoc. that are HQ in Conn. The president & founder is Khang Jhang Nim Charles Ferraro. I also use other books of ref. like the moo duk kwan volume #1 an others. But I like the most of your book was the you used the Dans Members in the Hyungs using the little boy in Gi Cho Hyung Il Boo. And so on. Sir if you please let me know when volume #2 will come I would appreciate it very much. Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Assoc. Tang Soo!!!!!!!!! "
John Noonan, Feb 2003 "Please continue with the excellent training materials. Your book is fantastic!!! "
Bernard Redfield from stamford, CT United States : A Must Have Addition To Any Tang Soo Do Collection, January, 2003 "I enjoyed the Complete Tang Soo Do Manual by GM Ho Sik Pak very much, I thought the layout of the forms was very well done, I especially liked the intermediate photos to help see how the framing was done,and the interpretations for the applications of the forms was very nicely done as well, I can honestly recommend this book to anyone who practices Tang Soo Do."
Georgia Goldun “ …I cannot express how delighted I am with your book. I am a book solicitor, however; the field is shallow and mediocre when considering Tang Soo Do. Your book is like a star in a dark sky. I came to the martial Arts late in my life, but this does not prevent my love and enthusiasm. I respect you greatly as one who shares his knowledge, love of Martial Arts, and hard work. I thank you for coming to America .”
John Ratzenberger, Actor (TV show CHEERS) “ ...because of the teachings found in this book I'm still around to learn them.”
Master Jack Pistella - Outstanding Book “Grandmaster Pak's book on Tang Soo Do is without a doubt one of the best books on the subject. It is well written and easy enough for beginners to follow, but detailed enough for the advanced students. The use of video frames for the photography sets his book far above any other written on martial arts.”
Mr Minnifield - A Masterpiece “This book is very detailed and easy to understand. GrandMaster Pak takes you step by step through each belt level. I was never bored, It made me want to learn more. This book will increase the reader's knowledge of the traditional Korean Art of Tang Soo Do. Every serious Martial Artist should own this book.”
from Greece "We saw in your site about your "Tang Soo Do Manual", for which we are very interested. We would like an autographed copy..."
Table of Contents:
1. Acknowledgments
2. Foreword
3. Biography of Grand Master Ho Sik Pak
4. Credits & Awards
5. Korean, American and Federation Flags
6. Tang Soo Do Timeline
7. History of Korean Tang Soo Do
8. Hwa Rang World Tang Soo Do Lineage
9. 10 Key Concepts, 10 Articles of Faith - Mental Training, Student Creed.
10. Hand & Feet Striking Zone and Targeting Area
11. Stances
12. Hip Turns
13. Rules of Rotation: Blocks and Strikes
14. 180 Degrees Rules
15. Vital Areas: Front & Back
16. Basic Warm Up
17. Kick - Cha Gi
18. Basic Plyometrics -Jumping Exercises
19. Information on Each Hyung
20. Forms, One Step Sparring, Self-Defense, Free Sparring & Breaking
9th Gup Requirements
8th Gup Requirements
7th Gup Requirements
6th Gup Requirements
5th Gup Requirements
4rd Gup Requirements
3rd Gup Requirements
2nd Gup Requirements
1st Gup Requirements
1st Dan Requirements
Glossary of Terminology
Instructional Videos
Index
Afterword
