Kukkiwon Taekwondo Textbook 5-Volume Set

After 16 years, it’s finally here — Kukkiwon has released a completely updated and expanded 5-volume Taekwondo textbook set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding! This is a monumental moment for the Taekwondo world and a must-have for practitioners, instructors, and enthusiasts alike.

What’s Inside the Set?

Volume 1: Understanding of Taekwondo (247 pages)

Volume 2: Basics (196 pages)

Volume 3: Poomsae (280 pages)

Volume 4: Gyeorugi (Sparring) (171 pages)

Volume 5: Gyeokpa (Breaking) & Demonstration (182 pages)

That’s 1,076 pages of fully revised, in-depth knowledge—over 35% more content than the previous single-volume edition from 2005!

Why This Edition Is a Game-Changer

This isn’t just a reprint—it’s a ground-up reinvention of Kukkiwon’s official curriculum. For the first time in decades, the core philosophy, history, and techniques of Taekwondo have been reorganized and systemized into a format that’s both academically rigorous and highly practical.

Each volume dives deep into the theory and spirit of Taekwondo, while also breaking down the technical principles behind movement, sparring, breaking, and demonstrations in a way that’s clearer and more structured than ever before.

Modern, Multimedia Learning

This edition isn’t just on paper! The new textbooks are enhanced with QR codes that link to videos for mobile viewing—making it easier than ever to learn and apply techniques anywhere, anytime.

Backed by Serious Research

This project has been in the works since 2020, led by the Kukkiwon Taekwondo Research Institute. Drawing from over 70 research materials published since 2006, the team spent nearly a year meticulously designing, reviewing, and compiling these volumes—with input from experts, public hearings, and extensive field feedback.

A Milestone for the Taekwondo Community

Kukkiwon President Lee Dong-sup proudly announced:

“One of the long-awaited projects of the Taekwondo community has been accomplished. This fully revised version of the textbooks will serve as a must-read guide for all Taekwondo practitioners.”

And this is just the beginning! Kukkiwon plans to continue evolving these textbooks through ongoing feedback and academic collaboration.

Don’t miss your chance to own this historic release—the ultimate guide to mastering the art and science of Taekwondo, straight from its global headquarters!