When it comes to learning the TKD patterns there are many resources available in the market however this is the first that I've seen to break down the individual moves into self-defense or actual applications.

Although some of the movements in the explainations are not executed as when performing the pattern, one must think outside the box and realize that a chamber position for example in a real world scenario doesn't require the hands to cross but can be used as a grab or throw as illustrated by Mr. Anslow.

This book is a great resource for any instructor or student who has ever asked or been asked... "What if this technique is used?" or "What is this technique used for?"

Although the book focuses on the ITF patterns one does not have to be a practitioner in my option to get value of the self-defense applications illustrated by Mr. Anslow.

A definate must have in any school or personal library.

I was not expecting too much when I ordered this. I thought it would be another forms book that would help me. If you are looking for a forms book for the traditional ITF forms then look elsewhere because there is the briefest over view of each form. If you wanted to know the "why" of each form then this is the book for you. You will find the martial applications for each move and some of these will surprise you. You will also find moves that are not taught too much in many TKD schools such as sweeps and joint locks. This is the most careful and thoughtout book on traditional TKD that I have seen. I have only had it a couple of days and already I find myself incorporating ideas whenI do my form. When does the second volume come out? Soon I hope.