Product Description: Straight from a martial arts grandmaster, this manual on tae kwon do gives comprehensive physical and mental guidance for belt levels from white through black. Detailed color photographs reveal the intricacies of each position, offering coverage of essential hand and foot techniques, blocks, and strikes...read more

Product Description: Finalist - 2006 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineTaekwondo is ever increasing. This is apparent in the tens of millions of practitioners worldwide, and by the inclusion of Taekwondo in the summer Olympic Games. With all its popularity, it is paramount that the art be handed down in a clear, knowledgeable, and sustainable way - this book does just that...read more

About this bookTaekwondo is defined as a hard-style system of the martial arts-with penetrating kicks and punches, and forceful linear attacks. Dedicated practitioners know that advanced training means not only striving to master techniques, but also developing a deeper understanding of the history, philosophy, and concepts at the core of this martial art.In Advanced Taekwondo, Scott Shaw presents an in-depth look at the complete art of Taekwondo-from the underlying philosophies that drive the techniques and strategies to advice on mastering basic and advanced techniques fundamental to the art.Chapters includeAn in-depth look at the origins and philosophies of TaekwondoDiscussion and tips on mastering essential techniquesIllustrated poomse sequences, including the Taeguek forms and Black Belt formsEffective strategies and skills for self-defenseWeapons techniques including instruction in Kumdo, the Korean Art of the SwordWith over 400 illustrations and detailed instruction from a le

Product Description: Competitive taekwondo is a demanding sport. Participants must be quick and able to score when given an opportunity. They must understand the opponent, adapt their fighting style, and be prepared to take advantage of any weakness...read more

Endorsed by the World Taekwondo Federation, a manual to the Korean form of karate includes background notes on Taekwondo's history, philosophy, and symbols; a thorough treatment of competition rules and qualifications; and fully illustrated techniques of the art. Original.

Discusses the history and philosophy of taekwondo, and covers classes, warming up and stretching, practicing, earning belts, and competing in tournaments.

This series encourages readers to discover the skills required for martial arts. Each title presents one of the arts, explores how it has been developed, how it works today, including famous fighters and international competition, and has instructions for holds, throws and other techniques.

Product Description: The most comprehensive book ever written on Taekwondo's most widely practiced forms systems, including those sanctioned by the World Taekwondo Federation: P'algwae, T'aeguk, and WTF Black Belt.----- This unique text is the first to offer a detailed, comprehensive presentation of Taekwondo's three most widely practiced forms systems, including those sanctioned by Taekwondo's largest governing organization, the World Taekwondo Federation...read more

Provides the history, basic techniques, and training practices of tae kwon do.

Provides descriptions and instructions on this kick-based martial art, offering tips and techniques on punches, strikes, and blocks. (view table of contents)

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Product Description: Although millions of people around the world practice the fascinating art of Taekwondo, so little is known about its history, principles or philosophy. It is time to find out just what Taekwondo is all about! Learn how principles such as honor, perseverance, and dedication will enhance your daily life, how the philosophical and physical tenets combine to form not only a way of living, but a solid system of self-defense, and why these concepts are not just quaint ideals, but more important than ever in today's age...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Explores the martial art of taekwondo and provides information on uniforms, choosing a school, conditioning, techniques, belts, terminology, and competition. (view table of contents)

Introduces the origins, necessary equipment, philosophy, techniques, and moves of the Japanese martial art. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Tae Kwon Do for Women focuses on helping women emphasize their strengths and improve their weaknesses in martial arts practice. Some of the challenges that women in the martial arts face are not relevant to men, and many of the inherent skills that women have (speed, agility) are often overlooked in traditional how-to books...read more

Presents the history, principles, gym etiquette, belts, and vocabulary of the ancient art and sport of tae kwon do.

Teaches philosophy, techniques, and rules, and includes a chapter on opening and running a Tae Kwon Do school. (view table of contents)

Teaches philosophy, techniques, and rules, and includes a chapter on opening and running a Tae Kwon Do school. (view table of contents)