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"Adding to General Choi Hong Hi's masterpiece, the Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do, this supplemental volume seamlessly integrates into his 15 Volume set. Volume 16 adds more than 620 photos to the approximately 30,000 of General Choi's Encyclopedia plus an additional 403 pages, 494 diagrams and 55,800+ words - all extensively researched, documented and primarily based on General Choi's other books. ""I appreciate Mr. Campbell's efforts and I am certain that this Volume 16 will be a great addition to everyone's library."" - Dr. George Vitale, Ph.D. (VIII Degree), the first (and to date only) American to earn an academic Ph.D. (in Taekwon-Do) from a North Korean university. Ko-Dang and U-Nam, two patterns connected by fate and politics, are invaluable parts of Taekwon-Do's history. While neither pattern was discarded entirely, both are complete patterns once considered part of the syllabus. Over time, the namesakes of Ko-Dang and U-Nam failed to continue to inspire a positive patriotic image for all Koreans as each presents acute political discomfort for one side of the Korean Peninsula; Ko-Dang for the North and U-Nam for the South. However, as Taekwon-Do's patterns are the core of the art, both patterns deserve inclusion in General Choi's Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do in order to document the whole of the art equally. In addition to Ko-Dang and U-Nam, Volume 16 also includes a new set of text descriptions for all of Taekwon-Do's patterns. The Condensed Patterns humbly continue the tradition in General Choi's books of improving the detail and clarity of the pattern descriptions while leaving the patterns themselves unchanged. From 1959's ""Same as movement #6 from Pyung Ahn 4 [Sa Dan]"", 1965's ""L.B. stance"" through to the Encyclopedia's presentation many improvements have been made over time. The Condensed Patterns continue this evolution by presenting all of the available text-based and footwork information offered in the Encyclopedia, the Condensed Patterns describe each pattern count in a brief and easy to consume format."

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Nick Campbell first came to Taekwon-Do to learn self-defense. Beginning his journey in Rhee Taekwon-Do (Australia), he is very fortunate to trace his training pedigree through Instructor Russell Knudsen and Instructor Catherine McMaster (nee Galvin) back to Master Vernon Low. After making the transition into the ITF, Instructor Nick earned his blackbelt under Sabum Scott Bower and Grandmaster Kwang Sung Hwang. A Computer Programmer by trade, he brings a technical eye into the dojang. He has spent a large amount of time researching the theory and documentation of ITF Taekwon-Do, developing the Student Handbook used by U-ITF Australia, the Condensed Patterns as well as a number of other resources. This knowledge is brought into the dojang in order to provide a deeper understanding of the execution and usage of techniques. In his continuing pursuit of effective self-defense strategies Instructor Nick earned his blackbelt in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (associated with Ninjitzu) in 2016, bringing with him their concepts of the center line, the use of balance as well as the use of weapons. Instructor Nick is also pursuing an instructor's certification in Australia's very own martial art, Kinetic Fighting (KEF), created by Platoon Sergeant Paul Cale and used by the Australian Army as well as US Special Forces.

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