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.

Black Belt Tae Kwon Do

Author: Yeon Hwan Park
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1620875748
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
"Black Belt Tae Kwon Do combines a complete explanation of the physical aspects of the martial art with a full description of the philosophical elements of its training. This reference and study guide for black belt-level students is mindful that the ultimate aim of Tae Kwon Do is to bring its practitioners into harmony with the universe and help others achieve the same goal." -- Cover, p. [4].

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 : 326

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.

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.

The Tae Kwon Do Handbook

Author: Ray Pawlett
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9781404213968
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
Explains the history, steps, and training of tae kwon do.

Master of Tae Kwon Do

Author: Richard Brightfield
Publisher: Skylark
ISBN: 9780553285161
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
An adventure story that takes place in Korea.

Let's Go to Taekwondo!

Author: Aram Kim
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823443604
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

Book Description
Yoomi wants a yellow belt. But she's afraid to break the board. Grandma to the rescue! Yoomi and her friends are ready to take on the test for their yellow belts in taekwondo. But Yoomi is afraid to break a board. Meanwhile, Grandma is struggling to learn something new, too. But Yoomi and Grandma encourage and inspire each other. Yoomi discovers how, with persistence, focus, deep breathing, and above all, a loving Grandma, even the toughest challenges can be overcome. This companion to No Kimchi for Me emphasizes self-confidence, determination, and the value of family. Backmatter about taekwondo, including some Korean vocabulary, is included. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year!

Volume 16 (Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do)

Author: Nick Campbell
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781535566469
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 404

Book Description
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.