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TAEKWONDO IS A JOURNEY... This book, in seven parts, offers you the opportunity to visit the garden that is Taekwondo. Discover what it means to be a steadfast practitioner, understand Taekwondo's honorable past, and prosper in the confidence and purpose that Taekwondo offers to all that participate. By following Taekwondo's path and developing its indomitable spirit, you--the Taekwondo traveler--will see the 'Do' or the Way. Learn how to cultivate a natural harmony and rhythm to life, be able to distinguish right from wrong, and be equipped to defend against that which might harm what you hold most sacred. TAEKWONDO IS A PATH TO EXCELLENCE...
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Taekwondo is a jurney...
This book, in seven parts, offers you the opportunity to visit the garden that is taekwondo. Disover what it means to be a steadfast practitioner, understand taekwondo's honorable past, and prosper in the conficdence and purpose that taekwondo offers to all who
By following taekwondo's path and develping its indomitable spirit, you-the taekwondo traveler-will see the 'Do' or the way. Learn how to cultivate a natural harmony and rhythm to life, be able to distinguish right from wrong, and be equipped to defend against that which might harm what you hold most sacred.
Taekwondo is a path to excellence...
'Outstanding, and informative, and beautifully capures the art of tae kwon do. I highly recommend this book.'-Grandmaster Hee Il Cho, President, Action International Martial Arts Association
'The most comprehensive tribute to the traditional art of taekwondo. You are a voice that must be heard!-Philip Ameris, 7th dan, Action International Martial Arts Association
'Doug Cook has done it again! I have read many books on taekwondo, but this book is my favorite.'-John Pellegrini, 9th dan, President, International Combat Hapkido Federation
'Skillfully written invitation to explore the oft-neglected traditional and philosophical aspects of taekwondo. Refreshing!-John Donohue, Ph.D., professor of anthropology, best-selling author
'Puts the 'Do' back in taekwondo!-Mark K. Setton, Ph.D., Chariman of Martial Arts Studies, University of Bridgeport, Connecticut
'A fascinating look into taekwondo's history, practice, and philosphy.'-Michael Rosenbaum, martial arts instructor, best-selling author
'Doug Cook has outlined a path to excellence, whre the ractice of taekwondo can lead to physical and spiritual enrichment. A great read!'-Lawrence Kane, Sensei, best-selling author
Doug Cook, 5th dan, is certified by the United States Taekwondo Association and the Kukkiwon in South Korea. He s a 2006 inductee to the Budo International Martial Arts Hall of Fame and has instructed U.S. Army National Guard troops, officers from the Department of Homeland Security, and the New York Police Department. Author, of three books, Doug Cook teaches and resides in Warwick, New York.
Contents
Dedication
Foreword by Grandmaster Richard Chun
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part One-What is taekwondo?
Defining an art
The vital elements of taekwondo: The three-legged stool
The first leg: Kihon/basics
The second leg: Poomsae/forms
The third leg: Kyorugi/sparring
The importance of do
Articulating martial art
Part Two-An honorable history
The birth of a nation: The ancient myth of tangoon
The three kingdoms period: battlegrounds of honor
The way of the flowering manhood: Hwarang-do
Stirrings of Buddhist thought in taekwondo: Wonkwang, kwisan,and chuhang
The legend of kwan-ch'ang, The boy-warrior
Genral KimYu Shin: Architect of unification
In the footsteps of hwarang-do: The influence of ancient warriors
The koryo and chosun dynasties
The poiitics of taekwondo today
Traditional taekwondo in the 21st century
Enlightenment through disillusion
Part Three-Becoming a stedfast practitioner
Remaining true to the art
The practice ofpurpose intaekwondo
The caling
The holistic acceptance of taekwondo
Champions of the heart
Part Four-Just for beginners
First steps
Enduring strength
Surrender
Stress in the martial arts
Creating a training journal
In the shadow of a grandmaster
Part Five-My students and colleagues
The dojang-A safe haven
The tradition of training while traveling
A woman's touch
The reality of consequence
Recognition
Grandmaster Richard Chun
The masters of the USTA
Grandmaster Gyoo Hyun Lee
Grandmaster Sang Hak Lee
Master Sang Bum Yoom
Master Ryan An
The teachers and students of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy
Part Six-Economics of the martial arts
The grand mosaic
Pursuing a career in the martial arts
Part Seven-Visiting Korea: Land of the morning calm
Training in Korea: A stressful trip, but a warm welcome
Training in Korea: Kyng Won University
Training in Korea: Sparring with the Kyung Won Taekwondo Taem
Training in Korea: The Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo Headquarters
Training in Korea: Visting the Capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom
What do we do now?
Last words
Glossary
Notes
Bibliography
Organizations, addresses, and web sites
Index
About the autho
This book, in seven parts, offers you the opportunity to visit the garden that is taekwondo. Disover what it means to be a steadfast practitioner, understand taekwondo's honorable past, and prosper in the conficdence and purpose that taekwondo offers to all who
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participate.By following taekwondo's path and develping its indomitable spirit, you-the taekwondo traveler-will see the 'Do' or the way. Learn how to cultivate a natural harmony and rhythm to life, be able to distinguish right from wrong, and be equipped to defend against that which might harm what you hold most sacred.
Taekwondo is a path to excellence...
'Outstanding, and informative, and beautifully capures the art of tae kwon do. I highly recommend this book.'-Grandmaster Hee Il Cho, President, Action International Martial Arts Association
'The most comprehensive tribute to the traditional art of taekwondo. You are a voice that must be heard!-Philip Ameris, 7th dan, Action International Martial Arts Association
'Doug Cook has done it again! I have read many books on taekwondo, but this book is my favorite.'-John Pellegrini, 9th dan, President, International Combat Hapkido Federation
'Skillfully written invitation to explore the oft-neglected traditional and philosophical aspects of taekwondo. Refreshing!-John Donohue, Ph.D., professor of anthropology, best-selling author
'Puts the 'Do' back in taekwondo!-Mark K. Setton, Ph.D., Chariman of Martial Arts Studies, University of Bridgeport, Connecticut
'A fascinating look into taekwondo's history, practice, and philosphy.'-Michael Rosenbaum, martial arts instructor, best-selling author
'Doug Cook has outlined a path to excellence, whre the ractice of taekwondo can lead to physical and spiritual enrichment. A great read!'-Lawrence Kane, Sensei, best-selling author
Doug Cook, 5th dan, is certified by the United States Taekwondo Association and the Kukkiwon in South Korea. He s a 2006 inductee to the Budo International Martial Arts Hall of Fame and has instructed U.S. Army National Guard troops, officers from the Department of Homeland Security, and the New York Police Department. Author, of three books, Doug Cook teaches and resides in Warwick, New York.
Contents
Dedication
Foreword by Grandmaster Richard Chun
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part One-What is taekwondo?
Defining an art
The vital elements of taekwondo: The three-legged stool
The first leg: Kihon/basics
The second leg: Poomsae/forms
The third leg: Kyorugi/sparring
The importance of do
Articulating martial art
Part Two-An honorable history
The birth of a nation: The ancient myth of tangoon
The three kingdoms period: battlegrounds of honor
The way of the flowering manhood: Hwarang-do
Stirrings of Buddhist thought in taekwondo: Wonkwang, kwisan,and chuhang
The legend of kwan-ch'ang, The boy-warrior
Genral KimYu Shin: Architect of unification
In the footsteps of hwarang-do: The influence of ancient warriors
The koryo and chosun dynasties
The poiitics of taekwondo today
Traditional taekwondo in the 21st century
Enlightenment through disillusion
Part Three-Becoming a stedfast practitioner
Remaining true to the art
The practice ofpurpose intaekwondo
The caling
The holistic acceptance of taekwondo
Champions of the heart
Part Four-Just for beginners
First steps
Enduring strength
Surrender
Stress in the martial arts
Creating a training journal
In the shadow of a grandmaster
Part Five-My students and colleagues
The dojang-A safe haven
The tradition of training while traveling
A woman's touch
The reality of consequence
Recognition
Grandmaster Richard Chun
The masters of the USTA
Grandmaster Gyoo Hyun Lee
Grandmaster Sang Hak Lee
Master Sang Bum Yoom
Master Ryan An
The teachers and students of the Chosun Taekwondo Academy
Part Six-Economics of the martial arts
The grand mosaic
Pursuing a career in the martial arts
Part Seven-Visiting Korea: Land of the morning calm
Training in Korea: A stressful trip, but a warm welcome
Training in Korea: Kyng Won University
Training in Korea: Sparring with the Kyung Won Taekwondo Taem
Training in Korea: The Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo Headquarters
Training in Korea: Visting the Capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom
What do we do now?
Last words
Glossary
Notes
Bibliography
Organizations, addresses, and web sites
Index
About the autho
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1594391289 / 9781594391286
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YMAA Publication Center Wolfeboro, NH