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Overview"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." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Yeon Hee Park , Yeon Hwan Park , Jon GerrardPublisher: Facts On File Inc Imprint: Checkmark Books Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 20.00cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.526kg ISBN: 9780816074006ISBN 10: 0816074003 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 01 May 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsSerious students of the tae kwon do...will appreciate and learn from the illustrated warm-up exercises, techniques, and basic philosophy presented here. - Booklist """Serious students of the tae kwon do...will appreciate and learn from the illustrated warm-up exercises, techniques, and basic philosophy presented here."" - Booklist""" Author InformationYeon Hee Park, a seventh-degree black belt, was the undefeated champion of Tae Kwon Do from 1962 to 1967. He lives in East Meadow, New York. Yeon Hwan Park was the undefeated Korean national champion of Tae Kwon Do from 1971 to 1975. He has coauthored Black Belt Tae Kwon Do and Tae Kwon Do, Third Edition, both for Facts On File and Checkmark Books. He lives in East Meadow, New York. Jon Gerrard graduated with a degree in psychology from Princeton University Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |