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BOOK: Traditional Taekwondo - Core Techniques,
History, and Philosophy |
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| Price: $18.95 |
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The principles and
techniques illustrated
in this book-having been
handed down over the
decades, if not
centuries-emphasize a
core philosophy rich in
defensive strategy.
Taekwondo, literally
translated, can be
defined as "foot, hand
way" or "the way of
smashing with hands and
feet." Such descriptive
nomenclature
understandably implies a
curriculum rich in
self-defense. Too often
however, this is simply
not the case. Given the
current popularity of
sport competition in the
marital arts, many
techniques of defensive
value have been stripped
away or forfeited
altogether in favor of
those certain to score
in the ring. While the
thirst for Olympic gold
has clearly played a
significant role in
propelling Taekwondo
into the forefront, it
should be remembered
that this native Korean
martial art contains
over 3200 distinct
self-defense techniques.
This book describes in
detail, the history and
evolution of Taekwondo
from its ancient roots
to modern-day
applications. Also
included are exercises
in "Ki", or internal
energy development,
meditation practice, and
practical self-defense
strategies. This work
focuses on traditional
aspects of Taekwondo
rather than on its
sportive component.
Doug Cook holds a
fourth-degree black belt
in Taekwondo, and is
certified as an
instructor by the US
Taekwondo Association
and World Taekwondo
Federation. He is a
contributing columnist
for Taekwondo Times, and
editor of the United
States Taekwondo
Association Journal. His
earlier book Taekwondo-Ancient
Wisdom for the Modern
Warrior has become
recommended reading in
Taekwondo Schools
worldwide. Doug resides
in Warwick, New York.
by Doug Cook. 276 pages. |
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