Taekwondo Bongsul Stick Fighting Art
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Taekwondo Bongsul: Stick Fighting Art is the only English-language reference dedicated to the Korean weapon discipline of bongsul—an elegant yet explosive system of strikes, blocks and locks performed with the long staff. Written by 7th-dan master Yong Dai Cho and published in 2007 by Australia’s Sid Harta, this 238-page, fully-illustrated manual takes adult and young-adult practitioners from the first grip to advanced combat combinations. Every photograph is shot in high contrast against a white background, making footwork, hand changes and weapon angles crystal-clear for home practice or dojo instruction.
What separates this copy from the hundreds that were printed is the rare author signature and personal inscription on the title page. Grandmaster Cho signed while touring Australia, so most copies are unsigned; owning a hand-signed reference elevates any martial-arts library from “textbook” to “collectible.” The book itself is still tight, unmarked inside, and complete with all technique charts, Korean terminology glossary, and grading syllabus used by the Global Taekwondo Alliance.
Beyond self-defence, bongsul training delivers measurable fitness and self-improvement benefits: improved coordination, spinal alignment, core strength and the meditative rhythm that boosts self-esteem. Readers repeatedly report that the sequential photo layout lets them master a new form each week, making the book as practical for solo fitness routines as it is for formal rank testing. Whether you study WTF/ITF Taekwondo, Hapkido, or simply want a low-impact, high-focus workout, Taekwondo Bongsul is the definitive roadmap to an under-exposed Korean art, now made even more special by the grandmaster’s own hand.
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