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Traditional Taekwondo - Core Techniques, History, and Philosphy (Paperback)
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Traditional Taekwondo - Core Techniques, History, and Philosphy (Paperback)
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List price R699
Loot Price R593
Discovery Miles 5 930
You Save R106 (15%)
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Finalist - 2006 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord Magazine
Taekwondo, literally translated, can be defined as "foot, hand way"
or "the way of smashing with hands and feet." Such descriptive
nomenclature understandably implies a curriculum rich in
self-defense. Too often, however, this is simply not the case.
Given the current popularity of sport competition in the martial
arts, many techniques of defensive value have been stripped away or
forfeited altogether in favor of those certain to score in the
ring. While the thirst for Olympic gold has clearly played a
significant role in propelling taekwondo into the forefront, it
should be remembered that this native Korean martial art contains
over 3200 distinct self defense techniques. 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" or internal energy development, meditation practice, and
practical self-defense strategies. This work focuses on the
traditional aspects of Taekwondo rather than on its sportive
component.
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