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Traditional Taekwondo: Core Techniques, History, and Philosphy

Traditional Taekwondo: Core Techniques, History, and Philosphy

Cook, Doug
Chun, Richard

Paperback

Sports GeneralMartial Arts

Publisher Price: $24.95

ISBN10: 1594390665
ISBN13: 9781594390661
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Published: Apr 1 2006
Pages: 302
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.80 Width: 7.20 Depth: 9.30
Language: English

Discover the original purpose and training of taekwondo


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 martial 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.

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