Totally Tae Kwon Do Books

The Way Of The Martial Artist: Achieving Success In Martial Arts And In Life!
Success in anything begins with a dream, but to achieve that dream you must first adopt a mindset for success. Learn how to develop a concrete action plan to identify your goals and begin to achieve them with black belt determination. *Understand how to combine your newly improved skills and strategy in the ring, and on the street. *Learn how to develop strength, inner-harmony and excellence in martial arts and in everything you pursue! *Find your passion and pursue it with the same techniques all successful people use to achieve your own endless string of life successes! *Find answers to questions that all martial artists ask during their quest for excellence, purpose and enlightenment. *Learn what it means to mature into a servant-warrior (even if you are not a martial artist) whose focus is on serving a purpose greater than yourself. *Includes a detailed seven level framework for martial arts study.

Tae Kwon Do man On Building Self Confidence
At the age of twelve, Joey was a shy boy who preferred doing things alone rather than interacting with others. His parents were very concerned about their only child. He was growing up so quickly, but without the social skills that would be so important for him when he entered high school and college. They tried everything that they could think of to get him interested in meeting other kids and spending time with them. But nothing seemed to work. Until one day, when his mom came across an ad in the yellow pages about self defense classes. Signing Joey up for the martial arts completely changed his way of life. Over his years in Tae Kwon Do, he transformed from a timid, bashful introvert into a gregarious, self confident young man, eager to accept and face the challenges before him.

Promise and fulfillment in the art of tae kwon do
A must-have book for those studying and practicing tae kwon do and other martial arts. It is very well written. It give a brief history of Korea (where tae kwon do originated), as well as the cultural, social, and religious influences of the art. The author discusses the philosophy of tae kwon do as a practical means of achievement; as well as the fundamental principles of technique. An excellent book with something to learn for all practitioners of the martial arts.

Inside Taekwondo: A Collection of Articles on the Mental Aspects of Taekwondo & other Martial Arts
Taekwondo is easily recognized as one of today’s most widely practiced martial arts in the world. Now, enhance your practice with this collection of articles on the mental aspects of Taekwondo and other martial arts. Meticulously compiled by Master S. Pearson after years of writing, this work stands apart from other Taekwondo books. This stunning book is a must have for all practitioners of martial arts, particularly those students of Taekwondo, regardless of with which association he or she is affiliated.

The Journey to Black Belt: Begin the Journey to Transform Your Life!
Everything for Parents and Beginning Martial Artists! Parents, do you feel lost; confused about the zillions of martial arts schools and styles and how to get yourself or you child off to a great start? Want to know what it will take to get the most out of your martial arts experience? Simple questions with simple answers. Maybe you’re planning to sign up your children (or yourself) for a martial arts program but you really don’t know where to start. And once you’ve started do you really have a road map and an idea where you want this journey will take you? Journey to Black Belt covers the benefits from the character development like self-discipline and respect. This book provides a strong focus on transforming your character and your life through martial arts! Full of useful checklists and questions to ask when shopping for a school including what answers to be wary of! It explains how to get started with your training and what you will need to do to succeed! The Journey to Black belt also provides useful explanations of the differences between many major styles of martial arts to help you decide what’s best for you. Contains MANY useful checklists and tip-sheets with more than 250 pointers on topics including: -What parents need to know, ask and expect -Questions to ask when shopping for a school -How to care for your uniforms and equipment -Essential martial arts terms and concepts for beginners -A brief history of martial arts and its evolution and your options -Listings of martial arts organizations & school directories -Training and goal-setting tips to help you or you child succeed -Tips on instilling martial arts values in children -Web resources for further study and research -Self-Defense training concepts and more! Kevin Brett is a certified martial arts instructor and author of “The Way of the Martial Artist: Achieving Success in Martial Arts and in Life!” He has more then twenty years of teaching experience and has trained federal and local law enforcement and the military. He was one of the co-founders of United Karate Institute of Self-Defense, Inc. and has developed numerous training manuals and martial arts videos for students and instructors.

Taekwondo Spirit And Practice
Master Richard Chun takes us on a first hand account of his life story and his dedication to the art of Taekwondo. We begin in Korea just before the Korean war and learn why Taekwondo is a noble and positive recreation for children, offering them challenges and lessons that they will reflect upon for their entire lives. We follow as he takes Taekwondo to America not knowing how he and his art will be received. We see how Taekwondo plays a major role in this Grand Master's pursuit of a life in America and we cheer him on as he overcomes the difficulties a non-english speaking immigrant discovers in the USA. From celebrity students and their families (Donald Trump, Mayor Guliani, Gregory Hines) to everyday citizens, Master Richard Chun offers us the key to living a life of contribution to humanity through Taekwondo.• Deepen Your Understand of Taekwondo Traditions.• Inspiration and Advice for a Lifetime of Practice.• For All Styles and All Levels of Eperience.

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.

The Art of Self: An Interpretation of Traditional Taekwon-Do
The Art of Self is an interpretation of the philosophy of Traditional Taekwon-Do. It elucidates the different aspects of Taekwon-Do practice and its impact on body, mind, and spirit. It gives access to the moral and philosophical principles of this art to both the practitioner and non-practitioners alike. This book shows, by using Taekwon-Do as an example, how one can achieve a harmonious, aware, empowered, and peaceful state of being.