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Tae Kwon Do - 2nd Edition by Richard Chun (Paperback)

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  • Originally published in 1976, this authoritative work has been the guide for thousands of Taekwondo practitioners as they advance in their training.
  • About the Author: Grandmaster Richard Chun began studying Taekwondo at the age of 11 under two highly respected teachers in Seoul, Korean: Chong Soo Hong and Ki Whang Kim.
  • 630 Pages
  • Sports + Recreation, Martial Arts & Self-Defense

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About the Book



Inside you will find everything you need to reach the rank of Black Belt in most Taekwondo schools. With over 1400 illustrations, this reissued edition preserves the quality of the critically acclaimed cloth edition used by thousands of students over the last 30 years.



Book Synopsis



Originally published in 1976, this authoritative work has been the guide for thousands of Taekwondo practitioners as they advance in their training. Whether your training is for self-defense, forms competition, or in preparation for the Olympic games, this newly revised edition provides beginner to Black Belt level training to assist you on your journey in Taekwondo.

Contents include:

  • History, Philosophy, and Principles
  • Calisthenics
  • Stances
  • Basic Striking - Human Weapons, and Vital Points
  • Movements and Footwork
  • Strikes, Blocking and Kicking Techniques
  • Sparring and Breaking Techniques
  • Self-Defense Techniques
  • Eight Palgwe Forms - recommended for promotion of all color belts and 1st dan black belt by The United States Taekwondo Association (USTA), and used in sanctioned International Taekwondo competitions.
  • Eight Taegeuk Forms - required for promotion of all color belts and 1st dan black belt by The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), and used in sanctioned International Taekwondo competitions.
  • Rules and regulations of the World Taekwondo Federation, including sparring and Poomse (forms) competitions

The ever-increasing popularity of Taekwondo is apparent by the dedication of the tens of millions of practitioners worldwide, and by the inclusion of Taekwondo in the summer Olympic games. With all its popularity, it is paramount that the art be handed down in a clear, knowledgeable, and sustainable way - this book does just that.



About the Author



Grandmaster Richard Chun began studying Taekwondo at the age of 11 under two highly respected teachers in Seoul, Korean: Chong Soo Hong and Ki Whang Kim. He progressed to 9th Dan by Kukkiwon in 1989 (World Taekwondo Federation) and Moo Duk Kwan in 1981 after more than fifty years of study, establishing him as one of the highest ranking master instructors in the United States.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.82 Inches (H) x 8.58 Inches (W) x 1.09 Inches (D)
Weight: 3.75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 630
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Sub-Genre: Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Format: Paperback
Author: Richard Chun
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2007
TCIN: 84071350
UPC: 9781594390869
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-7171
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.09 inches length x 8.58 inches width x 10.82 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 3.75 pounds
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