The Complete Idiot's Guide to Tae Kwon Do

Author: Karen Eden
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028623894
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
A guide to the Korean martial art chronicles the sport's history and explains etiquette, belts and rankings, and training routines

A Killing Art

Author: Gillis, Alex
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 1770906959
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 362

Book Description
The eagerly anticipated updated return of a bestselling martial arts classic The leaders of Tae Kwon Do, an Olympic sport and one of the worldÍs most popular martial arts, are fond of saying that their art is ancient and filled with old dynasties and superhuman feats. In fact, Tae Kwon Do is as full of lies as it is powerful techniques. Since its rough beginnings in the Korean military 60 years ago, the art empowered individuals and nations, but its leaders too often hid the painful truths that led to that empowerment „ the gangsters, secret-service agents, and dictators who encouraged cheating, corruption, and murder. A Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do takes you into the cults, geisha houses, and crime syndicates that made Tae Kwon Do. It shows how, in the end, a few key leaders kept the art clean and turned it into an empowering art for tens of millions of people in more than 150 countries. A Killing Art is part history and part biography „ and a wild ride to enlightenment. This new and revised edition of the bestselling book contains previously unnamed sources and updated chapters.

Diary of a Taekwondo Master

Author: Shamini Flint
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1743431600
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
Marcus Atkinson is a taekwondo master (not!). But his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his kicks. Marcus is a Maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to, with hilarious results. In illustrated diary format, Marcus's gentle, satiric humour and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about taekwondo.

Tae Kwon Do

Author: Yeon Hee Park
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816038381
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
Warming up exercises -- Basic techniques -- Forms -- Sparring techniques -- Practical applications -- Breaking techniques -- Philosophy of Tae Kwon Do -- Rules of competition -- Belt system -- Tae Kwon do Terminology -- Sanctioned Tae Kwon Do competitions -- Sanctioned National Tae Kwon Do competitions -- Making contact.

Tae Kwon Do

Author: Yeon Hee Park
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1628738456
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Tae Kwon Do is more than just a fighting style: it combines self-defense, exercise, meditation, philosophy, and self-awareness to improve oneself physically, mentally, and spiritually. Over 400 million students in more than 188 countries have embraced the way of life that Tae Kwon Do provides. Tae Kwon Do, Third Edition combines a complete explanation of the physical aspects of the martial art with a full description of the philosophical elements of its training. It is perfect for both students trying to master techniques and teachers looking for a reliable reference. The authors believe that the true essence of Tae Kwon Do cannot be seen, touched, smelled, tasted, or heard, but only experienced. This book will guide students as they figure out what Tae Kwon Do means to them.

Tae Kwon Do!

Author: Terry Pierce
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780375934483
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Easy-to-read, rhyming text describes a Tae kwon do class, at which children learn to kick, punch, and spin, as well as to cooperate and have fun.

Tae Kwon Do

Author: Kyong Myong Lee
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
For beginners; everything from clothes, basic skills, competition, performance, practice.

Taekwondo for Kids

Author: Y. H. Park
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462908365
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
Taekwondo for Kids is a fun and accessible guide to Taekwondo practice. First-time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world--one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing but that also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun and accomplishment. This martial arts books for kids includes introductions to the history and philosophy of the martial art, what to expect in the first few classes, how to warm up and practice, advice on setting goals, and information on competitions and tournaments. With over 75 full-color illustrations, including 40 clearly diagrammed Taekwondo exercises, and lots of fun facts and informative sidebars written in kid-friendly, jargon-free language, this is the perfect introduction for the younger martial artist.

Taekwondo Kyorugi

Author: Sang H. Kim
Publisher: Turtle Press
ISBN: 9781880336243
Category : Karate
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
Taekwondo Kyorugi is the authority on taekwondo sparring. Written by Korean Olympic Gold Medallist Kuk Hyun Chung, WTF Deputy-Secretary General Kyung Myung Lee and renowned martial arts author Sang H Kim, it is a direct translation of the original Korean text. Learn the skills, drills, strategies and methods used by Korean coaches and competitors for years. Footwork, kicks, hand target drills, heavy bag workouts, coaching, combinations, strategy, professional training, opponent analysis, conditioning, weight control, competition tips, official Olympic rules, scientific analysis of scoring and more.

Tae Kwon Do

Author: Dong Keun Park
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781931229463
Category : Tae kwon do
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This manual on tae kwon do gives comprehensive physical and mental guidance for belt levels from white through black, offering coverage of essential hand and foot techniques, blocks, and strikes. There are complete listings of both Olympic rules and World Tae Kwon Do Federation sparring guidelines. In addition to the practical aspects, the book delves into the philosophy and history of tae kwon do, giving a closer look at the "art" of this martial art.