Totally Tae Kwon Do Books

Arm-locks for All Styles
Arm-Locks for All Styles is a must read for all martial artists who wish to expand, enhance and develop their knowledge of arm-locks. The wide range of wrist, elbow and shoulder locks covered in this book ensures that it will be of benefit to all martial artists, regardless of style. This book will help practitioners of 'striking systems' to introduce armlocks into their training, Martial artists who are more familiar with armlocks are sure to enjoy the wide diversity of content and the unorthodox nature of some of the locks covered. This book also includes detailed guidance on how touncover the arm-locks 'hidden' within the katas, hyungs and forms. Arm-Locks for All Styles covers locks that can be used whilst fighting vertically and on the ground and is a must for all martial artists who understand the need for skills at all ranges of combat.

Bunkai-Jutsu: The Practical Application of Karate Kata
Bunkai-Jutsu is the analysis of the karate katas and their application in real combat. It is also the title of this pioneering book by Iain Abernethy. The fighting applications of the karate katas (forms) is one of the most fascinating and sadly misunderstood aspects of karate practice. Bunkai-Jutsu provides the reader with the information they need to unlock the secrets of kata and to begin practising karate as the complete and realistic combat art that it was intended to be! This groundbreaking and often controversial book provides a detailed analysis of the combative concepts and principles upon which the katas are based. This book is essential reading for all those who want to understand the real meaning of kata. "Bunkai-Jutsu explains every aspect of the katas and their application in real combat"

Throws for Strikers: The Forgotten Throws of Karate, Boxing and Taekwondo
Looking at the basic throws that were once commonly practiced in striking systems such as karate, boxing and taekwondo, this book provides instruction on the throws themselves. It also covers the fundamental principles that apply to all throws, includes practice drills that enable the reader to develop competence in live situations, and explains what to do should a throw go wrong and you end up on the ground.

Oldman's Bubishi
"Oldman's Bubishi", is a richly illustrated introduction to the Bunkai of Karate Kata. The book by Mark "Oldman" Cook focuses on the widely practiced kata series, the Pinan / Heian / Pyung Ahn series. If you have learned this kata series or even the Hyung and Poomse variations they inspired in Korean Karate and Tae Kwon Do, this book is for you. Let Oldman and his nemesis introduce you to the bone breaking beauty of the kata / Form. Dance class is over. It's time to put the function back into your forms.

Oldman's Bubishi, is the visual record of a deep dive into the waters of Karate Kata by Mark "Oldman" Cook. It is an 8.5 by 11", 136 page, spiral bound butt kicking. Written in the international language of line, it's not meant to sit on a shelf, look pretty and collect dust. It is a workbook for you to take onto the mats with you. What's inside? An artist's perspective on Kata. Insights on finding form and function for yourself. It's time to make the art your own. There are sequential drawings of each of the five Pinan / Heian / Pyung Ahn Kata and an insightful, practical step by step analysis of each.

In the UK its available here: www.oldmansbubishi.com

Karate's Grappling Methods
Topics covered in this work include: understanding kata and bunkai; the role of grappling in self defence; close range strikes; throws and takedowns; ground fighting; chokes and strangles; arm bars; leg and ankle locks; neck wrenches; finger locks; wrist locks; and fighting dirty.