Perfect Taekwondo:: One-Step Sparring

Master One-Step Sparring in Taekwondo at a deeper level than ever before.With 272 pages, this is the most extensive book on One-Step Sparring ever published.One-Step Sparring is far more than just a training method - it is one of the fundamental pillars of Taekwondo and the crucial link between basic techniques, forms, sparring, and self-defense.In this comprehensive work, Grandmaster Ioannis Lerakis presents one of the most detailed and structured approaches to One-Step Sparring available today. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, he provides in-depth insights into the principles and training of One-Step Sparring.It explores the origins, development, variations, and training methods of One-Step Sparring (also known as Hanbon Kyorugi, Ilbo Taeryon, or Ilbo Matsogi) and demonstrates its central role within Taekwondo.This book is designed for instructors, advanced practitioners, and dedicated students who want to go beyond repetition and truly understand the depth of their training.What you will find inside:Over 250 pages of in-depth expert knowledgeAround 700 photos and illustrationsA clear and structured example of a One-Step Sparring training systemSuitable for all styles - from beginner to advanced practitionersPractical methods for training with and without a partnerSelected topics include:Fundamentals and purpose of One-Step SparringBenefits for students and instructorsClassification and role within TaekwondoInterpretations by masters and federationsVariations, objectives, and training methodsConcepts and structures of One-Step Sparring systemsAbout the Author:Ioannis Lerakis is a 7th Dan Taekwondo Grandmaster and 18-time World Champion who has dedicated more than 35 years to martial arts. As a member of the German national forms team within the WKA and WKU federations for 15 years, he has achieved over 336 top-three placements, including 238 first-place titles.As an instructor, he has trained numerous students to black belt level and beyond. With this book, he aims to deepen the understanding of (One-) Step Sparring as a central element of Taekwondo. Read more