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Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art
This work offers an in-depth exploration of the world's most popular martial art. The only book of its kind sanctioned by the World Taekwondo Federation and written by world-renowned Tae Kwon Do masters, "Tae Kwon Do, Third Edition" is the most comprehensive one-stop guide to the world's most popular martial art. More than 750 all-new, full-color photographs illustrate detailed instructions on the practices and techniques of this ancient Korean fighting system. Key features include a concise history of Tae Kwon Do; important tips and strategies for sparring; two glossaries - English to Korean and Korean to English; official rules of competition; and, weight and belt divisions. Essential reading for every Tae Kwon Do practitioner, "Tae Kwon Do, Third Edition" guides readers not only through their training in this revered martial art, but also in understanding and living by its moral and spiritual philosophy.

Black Belt Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art
This guide is designed to meet the needs of students who have mastered the basics and come up through the ranks of the lower level belts. It combines a complete explanation of the physical aspects of the martial art with a full description of the philosophical elements of its training.

Tae Kwon Do: My Life and Philosophy
This work helps readers discover the life and philosophy of a world-renowned Tae Kwon Do champion. Born in Korea during the early days of the Korean War, international Tae Kwon Do master Yeon Hwan Park is one of the world's premier authorities of Tae Kwon Do. A ninth-degree black belt and former coach of the U.S. Olympic and Pan-American Tae Kwon Do team, Park has been featured in "The New York Times" and "Newsday", and on the covers of nearly every major martial arts magazine. Recounting his exciting life story, "Tae Kwon Do: My Life and Philosophy" explains the meaning behind this ancient fighting system. In this new guidebook, Master Park uses examples from his own life to illustrate how principles of Tae Kwon Do affect every part of a practitioner's life and how they have helped him through cultural, financial, and personal obstacles.Key topics include: Growing up with Tae Kwon Do and competing in Korea; Creating awareness of Tae Kwon Do around the world; Teaching Tae Kwon Do; Performing community service; Organizing Tae Kwon Do education and competitions in the United States; Coaching the U.S. Olympic Tae Kwon Do team in 1988; What Tae Kwon Do teaches children; Rules of etiquette in life and competition for Tae Kwon Do practitioners; and, Master Park's philosophy of Tae Kwon Do.

Taekwondo Techniques and Tactics
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art practiced all over the world. Its popularity stems from many reasons. Virtually everyone who is involved with this art agrees that it is an outstanding way to improve physical fitness, mental focus, and self-discipline. Children who study taekwondo often exhibit greater motivation and increased self-esteem. Besides these benefits, participants can train for competition and learn effective self-defense techniques.The authors have chosen 38 of taekwondo's most effective breakfalls, stances, strikes, kicks, blocks, and steps. Each of these, singly and in combination, is described and illustrated with clear language and photos. The book serves well as a companion to formal instruction or as a stand-alone text.In "Taekwondo Techniques & Tactics" you'll learn: - the proper way to stretch, - how conditioning will improve your performance, and- foolproof strategies for defeating your opponent in the ring. Novices will have no trouble recognizing how to perform techniques. The chapters on the origins, traditions, and language of taekwondo provide a good introduction to the art, including advice on getting started and choosing an instructor. Experienced students will appreciate the level of detail and the tips for improving their techniques. They'll also appreciate the chapters on tactics, conditioning, and preparing for competition.Sidebars on self-defense point out adaptations for effective street defense, whenever these differ from competition techniques or tactics. Advice on competition and tactics is especially strong since both authors were champion competitors. Seabourne is a two-time Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and Pan-American champion and a silver medalist in the World Taekwondo Championships. Park is an undefeated former Korean national champion who moved to America to coach the U.S. National Team.

Black Belt Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Black Belt Martial Art
The ancient Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do allows its practitioners to reach physical prowess, moral development, and spiritual growth. Black Belt Tae Kwon Do is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to complete their black belt training with a reliable study source for solitary practice.

This complete sourcebook combines a complete explanation of the physical aspects of the martial art with a full description of the philosophical elements of its training. More than seven hundred photographs illustrate practice routines, black belt forms, sparring strategies, and advanced self-defense techniques. Extensive appendixes include competition rules, weight and belt divisions, governing bodies of national and international organizations, and a glossary of Korean and English terms. Every serious student of Tae Kwon Do will want this manual, the only book of its kind endorsed by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation and the United States Tae Kwon Do Union.