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The art of self : an interpretation of traditional taekwon-do / David Ippen.
Van Pelt Library GV1114.9 .I67 2025
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ippen, David, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Tae kwon do--Philosophy.
- Tae kwon do.
- Physical Description:
- 135 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
- Edition:
- 2nd revised edition.
- Other Title:
- Interpretation of traditional taekwon-do
- Place of Publication:
- Munich : Hirmer Publishers GmbH, 2025.
- Summary:
- "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" -- Publisher's description.
- Contents:
- What is Taekwon-Do?
- The three parts of traditional Taekwon-Do. Hyeong: Technical understanding and application of Hyeong
- Symbolic meaning of Hyeong
- Psycho-spiritual aspects of Hyeong ; Taeryon
- Step sparring (Ilbo, Ibo, Sambo Taeryon)
- Free sparring (Chayu Taeryon)
- Self-defense (Ho Sin Sool) ; Breaking (Kyek Pa)
- Training Taekwon-Do. Technique ; Stretching ; Conditioning ; Mental conditioning
- Teaching
- Moral culture. Courtesy (Ye Ui)
- Integrity (Yom Chi)
- Perseverance (In Nae)
- Self-control (Guk Gi)
- Indomitable spirit (Baekjul Boolgool) ; Spiritual aspects
- Afterword.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9783777445977
- 3777445975
- OCLC:
- 1530778047
- Publisher Number:
- CIPO000260351
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