Traditional taekwondo : core techniques, history, and philosophy / Doug Cook.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cook, Doug.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tae kwon do.

Penn Provenance:

Korea Society (New York, N.Y.) (donor)

Physical Description:

xxi, 276 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Boston, MA : YMAA Publication Center, [2006]

Summary:

This book describes in detail, the history and evolution of Taekwondo from its ancient roots to modern day applications. Also included are exercises in Ki development or internal energy development, meditation practice and 'core' practical self-defense strategies. This work focuses on the traditional aspects of Taekwondo rather than on its sportive component.

Contents:

Part one: History and culture. Introduction ; Historical periods ; The formative years of Taekwondo

Part two: Philosophy. The role of meditation in traditional Taekwondo ; The development and use of combat Ki ; The relevance of Poom-se in traditional Taekwondo

Part three: Technique. Physical conditioning for martial arts ; Training methods in traditional Taekwondo ; Il su sik practice ; Sam su sik practice ; Ho sin sool practice ; Self-defense practice for women

Conclusion

Appendix A: Training in Korea with Grandmaster Gyoo Hyun Lee

Appendix B: Korean/English translations for Taekwondo terms

Appendix C: Martial arts organizations worldwide.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-268) and index.

ISBN:

9781594390661

1594390665

OCLC:

64965621