Description
Over 1,200 photographs show every step, from the first forms you'll master to the intricate techniques that display the ultimate in the art of Taekwondo--which will be an official Olympic sport for the first time, in the 2000 Sydney games. Plus, it's endorsed by the World Taekwondo Federation (Taekwondo's only recognized international governing body), and co-authored by the head coach of the U.S. Taekwondo team. Here are background notes on Taekwondo's history, philosophy, and symbols, as well as coverage on breaking, sparring, and competition--including officiating guidelines, contestant qualifications, and more. It's sure to be THE major book on Taekwondo! The authors both live in Virginia Beach, VA. 256 pages, 1,218 b/w illus., 8 x 10.
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Take the complete introductory course to taekwondo-the most popular martial art in the world and an official Olympic sport-by the top two authorities in the field. Endorsed by the World Taekwondo Federation (the international governing body), it can help you strengthen the body, sharpen the mind,
Grand Master Soon Man Lee is an International Master Instructor, International Referee, and a certified 8th degree black belt from Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Federation's headquarters. He opened the U.S. Taekwondo Center in Virginia beach, Virginia, where he is currently teaching.
Gaetane Ricke holds a 4th degree black belt in Taedwondo certified by Kukkiwon, is an instructor and certified referee in the U.S. Taekwondo Union, and is Director of the U.S. Taekwondo Center.
Contents
Preface
1 What is taekwondo?
2 History of taekwondo
3 Warm-up exercises
4 Basic techniques
5 Forms
Kibon form 1 & 2
Taegeuk form 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Palgwe form 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
6 Black belt forms
Korea
Diamond
Taebaek
Plain
Decimal
Earth
Sky
Water
Oneness
7 Breaking
8 Sparring
Appendix
Kukkiwon: Wold Taekwondo Headquarters
World Taekwondo Federation
Rules of competition
Officials' qualifications and duties
Contestants' qualifications
Prohibited acts in competition
Terminology
About the authors
Index
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and build up the spirit. See how to do the warm-ups and the basic stances, blocks, srikes, and kicks.Grand Master Soon Man Lee is an International Master Instructor, International Referee, and a certified 8th degree black belt from Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Federation's headquarters. He opened the U.S. Taekwondo Center in Virginia beach, Virginia, where he is currently teaching.
Gaetane Ricke holds a 4th degree black belt in Taedwondo certified by Kukkiwon, is an instructor and certified referee in the U.S. Taekwondo Union, and is Director of the U.S. Taekwondo Center.
Contents
Preface
1 What is taekwondo?
2 History of taekwondo
3 Warm-up exercises
4 Basic techniques
5 Forms
Kibon form 1 & 2
Taegeuk form 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Palgwe form 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
6 Black belt forms
Korea
Diamond
Taebaek
Plain
Decimal
Earth
Sky
Water
Oneness
7 Breaking
8 Sparring
Appendix
Kukkiwon: Wold Taekwondo Headquarters
World Taekwondo Federation
Rules of competition
Officials' qualifications and duties
Contestants' qualifications
Prohibited acts in competition
Terminology
About the authors
Index
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Genres
ISBN
806939893
Publication
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. New York