Tae Kwon Do

Name: Tae Kwon Do
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SKU: 9781626364257
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The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art, Third Edition

By Jon Gerrard and Yeon Hee Park and Yeon Hwan Park

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Tae Kwon Do, Third Edition explores this martial art as more than just combat: it blends self-defence, exercise, meditation, philosophy, and self-awareness to foster physical, mental, and spiritual growth. It offers a comprehensive guide to both technique and the deeper philosophy behind the practice, suitable for students and teachers alike. The authors emphasise that the true essence of Tae Kwon Do must be personally experienced rather than simply observed.
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Ideal for martial arts students seeking to master Tae Kwon Do techniques, instructors requiring a thorough reference, and anyone interested in the philosophical and spiritual aspects of this widespread martial art.

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.

A comprehensive instructional guide to the world's most popular martial art.

Description

Tae Kwon Do is more than just a fighting style: it combines self-defence, 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781626364257

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 January 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 224

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Boxing, Wrestling & Martial Arts Jon Gerrard Non-Fiction Sports Yeon Hee Park Yeon Hwan Park

About the Author

Yeon Hee Park was the undefeated Korean champion of Tae Kwon Do from 1962 to 1967. He served as vice president of the National Tae Kwon Do Union of the United States and is currently the world Tae Kwon Do Kukkiwon Adviser. He lives in Demarest, New Jersey.

Yeon Hwan Park is the president of the United States Tae Kwon Do Union and publisher of USA Tae Kwon Do Review. His previous books include Tae Kwon Do: My Life and Philosophy and Tae Kwon Do for Children. He lives in East Meadow, New York.

Jon Gerrard graduated with a degree in psychology from Princeton University, where he also served as president of the Tae Kwon Do Club for two years. For more than ten years he has taught martial arts to law enforcement agents in New York.