On the Forms of Taekwondo

Grandmaster Nicholls explains everything he has learned about the forms of taekwondo in his career that spans over fifty years and includes countless tournament wins in the forms divisions. Studying under the world's best instructors on a regular basis, this is a must for all taekwondo players who want to understand their craft on a deep level. Upcoming volumes cover the move by move execution of forms from the earliest forms, through the modern ones. Historical analysis shows the progression of the various sequences within the forms from ancient to what is taught today.

One of America's foremost experts on the practice and performance of the taekwondo forms, Grandmaster Nicholls has been successfully teaching and competing since the 1960's in America, Asia and Europe. Certified ninth degree black belt with the prestigeous Jidokwan, he has been certified as a black belt practitioner with the Kukkiwon since 1975 and is the regional director for the United States National Taekwondo Federation and the World Koryo Gumdo Association. As the first western athlete to win a full contact title with the World Taekwondo Federation in Asia he has been a pioneer for the arts in America for fifty years. This series of books is the result of a lifetime of study, several University degrees in the related subjects and constant striving to learn everything there is to know on this deep and important topic.

Inducted member of the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame, ninth dan black belt with over fifty years training and study with some of the world's most famous grandmasters. GM Nicholls is certified master in five different International Organizations, teaches over one hundred forms, travels to teach and judge at tournaments and seminars around the world on a regular basis. Owner of White Crane Martial Arts in Port Angeles,WA and supervising schools in Canada, California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Hawaii, and elsewhere. Winner of international competitions in five different decades, a martial art pioneer in America.