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.

Master of Tae Kwon Do

Author: Rick Brightfield
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
ISBN: 9780836814040
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
The reader's decisions control the course of an adventure involving a search for a CIA agent missing in Korea.

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 : Sports & Recreation
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.

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

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].

Official Taekwondo Training Manual

Author: Soon Man Lee
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402727078
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 278

Book Description
"Endorsed [by] the World Taekwondo Federation."

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.

Complete Taekwondo Poomsae

Author: Kyu-hyŏng Yi
Publisher: Turtle Press
ISBN: 9781880336922
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 468

Book Description
Grandmasters Kyu Hung Lee and Sang H. Kim have combined their extensive taekwondo knowledge to teach you not only the 25 official taekwondo poomsae, but the meaning of the forms, the principles of Poomsae performance and the philosophy that underlies the techniques. -- from Amazon.com.