Book Description
Presenting a clear and authentic introduction to the Korean national sport, this book explores both the physical and the intellectual essence of Tae Kwon Do.
Customer Reviews:
THE Best Reference for Tae Kwon Do.......2006-04-04
I bought this book in 1985, and here in 2006, I still consider it to be THE best reference for Korean Martial Arts. While many martial arts books have come and gone, this book is one of a handful worth keeping.
Chen has taken on the challenge of explaining the movements required for each form in the sequence of belt level by first describing how the basic movements are made then putting together for the individual forms.
The burden for success in this approach is on the photography - and that is where this book excels.
Quality Book Containing Quality Information.......2003-03-10
In an age where low quality has become the rule, Richard Chun's Book "Tae Kwon Do: The Korean Martial Art" is an exception. This was the first of the widely available large taekwondo books covering World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) style.
Author Richard Chun himself is originally of the Moo Duk Kwan, and was part of the contingent which split from Grandmaster Hwang Kee to remain with the Korea Taekwondo Federation (later the World Taekwondo Federation). In observing and considering the techniques in this book, those who have experienced other martial arts will be able to see the "old" style of Taekwondo, with the wider stances and solidity reminiscent of Japanese karate.
This volume contains the information required for the rank of Cho-Dan (first degree black belt) in most Taekwondo schools. Chapters cover history, stretching, strength exercises, stances, walking and moving, striking, vital points, hand, arm and head techniques, blocking, kicking techniques (including wheel kicks, jumping, and a technique I've never seen anywhere else--the handstand double foot kick!), advanced stances and combinations, sparring, self defense, breaking and special techniques, equipment in training, sport taekwondo (WTF style), and 9 forms: ki-cho 1, and the 8 Pal-Gwe.
The volume is hardcover, with cloth-covered boards and dust jacket. The photographs are crisp and clear, the paper is quality acid resistant, and the binding is (gasp) sewn. This book really is a work of art and a fine tribute to the practice of Taekwondo as a martial art.
Tae Kwon Do The Korean Martial Art.......2002-12-21
I used this book years ago when taking the sport myself and now my children are referencing it with great success. Excellent illustrations of basic stances, kicks, punches, etc. Outstanding section detailing Pal-Gwe forms. The down side is, Taegeuk forms are not included.
The Best D*** TKD book, ever!.......2002-12-09
Well, it's one of the bext out there, judging by the reviews posted so far. I have a personal conncetion to this book, as my "Tio Jimmy" was featured throughout the book along with several of his students. My "Tio Jimmy" was James Rene Diaz, a 4th Level Master who as a young adult, started to study as one of Master Chun's original students in New York. He eventually came to Miami and started a school on South Beach in the 70's. While there, he taught over 20 black belts, until his untimely death from cancer in April 1983. Many of the outdoor photos were taken at the Japanese Gardens and Tea Houses on Watson Island, just between downtown MIami and South Beach.
The Essential Book of TKD.......2001-08-01
Mr. Chun has done a marvelous job. Tae Kwon Do explains everything that a White Belt to Black Belt should know. For the beginner , it has a complete discussion and illustrations of stances, techniques, and forms. For the Black Belt, a complete review of all techniques (except the Koryo forms 1 and 2)I was hoping for an informative section on breaking but it was obvious that the iron hand techniques were too advanced for a non All Black Belt Book (1st dan up)The breakdown of the forms in short and long depictions is excellent, especially when you don't remember all of the steps in a form,or when you are first learning a form. He omits the compleat Kicho forms ( but includes them is his other two books)The self defense section however,is for the beginner only. Black belts should be able to invent better additions for self defense applications. This book is used as an "informative bible"and review primer in my dojo. A MUST BUY.
Book Description
Written by Tae Kwon Do masters Yeon Hee Park and Yeon Hwan Park with American black-belt Jon Gerrard, Tae Kwon Do is the definitive and only international reference to the sport. A highly effective tool to assist students and aspirants build and maintain skills, this volume is illustrated with photographic "walkthroughs" of every posture and contains: a concise history of the art; warm-up exercises; clear instructions for learning the basic techniques; important tips and strategies for sparring; a glossary of English to Korean terms; 700 photographs throughout the text (25 new to this edition) to clearly illustrate each move. Endorsed by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation.
Customer Reviews:
A must...........2007-01-18
....for those of us who need to refer to our poomsae quickly. Tedeshci's texts (taekwondo and hapkido) would be a lot better, but they're big and are rather expensive.
Park and Park gives you a lot of bang for your buck, and the book can easily be stored in your briefcase, gymbag, etc.
Great reference for beginner and intermediate TKDers.......2006-05-27
Overall great reference guide to starting and intermediate tae kwon do students. Lists the applications and effectiveness of all most aspects of TKD with slideshow pictures to demonstrate correctly. Of course, don't think you can learn the whole martial art from a book; you will need to accommodate by training with an instructor.
The Best Reference Guide to Tae kwon do I have seen to date.......2006-03-24
This book is above par. I am a soldier deployed in Iraq and I purchased this book to continue my study while on deployment. It has accurate information and pictures to explain everything from the basics, to advanced level forms, and top notch sparring techniques. A great purchase.
Good reference.......2006-02-28
It is a good starting reference for those beginning about the sport. The pictures of the poomse are helpful but nothing takes the place of good instruction. I found it hard to rely on the pictures to do the forms.
Great book with a lot of detail........2005-02-12
I am a student of Yeon hwan Park and a First Dan black belt. I have learned a lot from this man. Before I joined Tae Kwon Do, I was a wreck. However, Mr. Park helped me in becoming a better person. Sometimes I would have problems with my forms, and if I had to go home before finishing the forms, he would allow me to read a copy of his book. I read it, and I got so much better at not only my forms, but also my kicking as well. He is a great man that helps others change for the better not only physically, but mentally. He's poured a lot of his knowledge in this book, and it helps me a lot in Tae Kwon Do. Currently, I am now reading his Black Belt guide, studying the Koryo Poomse (form) and as I read on, I can see myself getting better at remembering the stances, and which direction I should be facing. If you're a student of the WTF Tae Kwon Do, or is in the sport, then I highly recommend this book. This has helped me get better at not only my forms and kicks, but also the history of Tae Kwon Do.
Book Description
This book is a practical guide to learning Hap Ki Do: The Korean Martial Art of Self Defense. A textbook with pictures and indept explanations of kicks, techniques, weapons, breathing technique 205 pages full of precise clearly written step by step examples of the Korean Martial Art of Hap ki do.
Customer Reviews:
Practical Hapkido Textbook.......2006-01-30
Excellent Hap Ki Do book. I'm a taekwondo'er and found this book very easy to understand with big clear pictures for illustration. I've purchased all three of Master Choe's HKD books and found a certain amount of redundancy in the techniques, but highly recommend all three any way. I originally found one of these in the library and realized right away that these books were the best I've found.
IHF style GM MYONG JAE NAM.......2003-10-06
Looks a lot like his work. Good book. Should give credit where it is due however.
Great Text Book Ecspecially for beginners.......2001-09-13
As a beginner in hapkido i would recommend this book for others that are also interested in starting hapkido. This book offers step by step pictures on how to execute kicks and basic self defense, and plus it is very short on words which makes it interesting and easy to learn techniques.
Good Intro to Hapkido.......2000-10-17
This is the book to start with for Hapkido. Master Choe's other book (Hap Ki Do - The Korean Art of Self Defense) focuses mainly on joint locks and takedows and how they can be varied from different grabs. This book however, shows a variety of striking techniques and counters in addition to the joint locks. Also, more realistic situations and the effective techniques are presented here. Although both books are lacking in text they are definitely worth getting as excellent references.
Practical Hapkido Textbook.......1999-12-06
This is an excellent reference book for anyone starting in hapkido. The pictures are detailed and easy to do. I really enjoyed working through is book.
Book Description
Revised edition provides intermediate to advanced techniques including hand, foot, sparring, self-defense, breaking as well as Eight Taegeuk forms that are from the traditional side of Taekwondo. The most popular part of this book is the Nine black belt forms which are required by the World Taekwondo Federation for promotion in ranking. Additional sections include the history, philosophy, and science of Taekwondo, along with an updated schedule of the official competition rules.
Customer Reviews:
A core addition to any and all personal or professional martial arts instructional reference collections........2006-11-05
Richard Chun is a 9th Dan, making him one of the highest ranked masters of Taekwondo anywhere in the world. With "Advancing In Tae Kwon Do", Chun draws upon his more than fifty years of experience and expertise to introduce martial arts students to the history, philosophy, and meditation underpinnings of Taw Kwon Do, then goes on to provide profusely illustrated instructions on Tae Kwon Do hand and foot techniques, sparring techniques, self-defense techniques, breaking techniques, the nine Black Belt forms required for promotion by the World Taekwondo Federation and internationally sanctioned Taekwondo competitions, as well as the rules and regulations of the World Taekwondo Federation - including sparring and Poomsae (form) competitions. Authoritative, comprehensive, superbly organized, and thoroughly 'user friendly', "Advancing In Tae Kwon Do" is a core addition to any and all personal or professional martial arts instructional reference collections.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book.......2007-10-09
This is a really good book . . . I have been studying Tae Kwon Do for a couple of years now and this book allows be a quick review of some of the things we do at class. The step by step Poomsae picture section at the end is very helpful for polishing your forms.
I highly recommend this book.
Really Good for beginners.......2007-01-17
I bought this my first week of TaeKwonDo. At first it was a little overwhelming. As I learned, the book became a very useful tool. It's really great to practice the physical and read the theory and history behind it in this book. It's a great guide for practicing at home. I recommend this book for any beginner to this sport.
Taekwondo: The State of the Art.......2006-11-17
This book offers a comprehensive overview of Taekwondo, from the history and philosophy of TKD to strikes and Poomse. It is the perfect reference for beginners and intermediate students of TKD.
Great book for beginners.......2006-04-02
Excellent summary of TKD techniques, philosophy and forms, however advanced TKD practitioners may find it too basic and lack of deepness. Illustrations are great, it was a superb idea to substitute photos with drawings since important details can be pointed out more easily.
Great "after class" reference.......2006-02-25
It is hard to remember everything that you learn in an hour class. This book is a handy reference for the things that I have forgotten! My daughter, who is five and also a student in the class, has found the pictures to be easy to follow!
The history section is also interesting!
Customer Reviews:
Excellent manual on the martial arts........1999-08-08
This is a great book for all levels of martial artists. The step by step pictures and the detailed history of the martial arts are excellent.
Excellent Research Material for the serious student.......1997-06-25
Prof. Rick Clark does to great details to explain the applications of Kyusho-jitsu (vital points)to various styles of Martial Arts. The information in the first chapter alone make this book worth owning
Book Description
This ground-breaking text is the first to offer Taekwondo in its totality, documenting the traditions, philosophy, and techniques of the world's most widely practiced martial art. In more than 8,600 photographs spanning 896 pages, renowned Taekwondo masters and elite competitors demonstrate over 700 core Taekwondo techniques, including stances, footwork, hand strikes, elbow strikes, standing kicks, jump kicks, ground kicks, avoiding and blocking skills, step and self-defense sparring, Olympic-Style sparring, breaking techniques, and solo forms and patterns. Techniques are named in both English and Korean throughout. Detailed introductory chapters provide an authoritative overview of Taekwondo's history, philosophy, current structure, and contemporary issues, and thoroughly review breathing and meditation, warmups and flexibility exercises, and vital targets. To address the highly specialized and constantly evolving needs of sport competitors, in-depth chapters on Olympic-Style sparring cover basic concepts, current trends, core techniques, tactics and strategies, terminology, competition rules, referee signals, and more than 90 core attacking and counterattacking techniques used by world-class competitors. For forms enthusiasts, 250-plus pages provide a comprehensive overview of 49 forms and patterns embraced by major federations, such as the WTF and ITF. Inclusive of virtually all Taekwondo styles, this unprecedented work integrates traditional and modern approaches, sport and self-defense, in a single text. Written and designed by the author of the 1,136-page Hapkido—widely acclaimed the most comprehensive book ever written on a single martial art—this indispensable work is the definitive text on Taekwondo, and destined to become a classic of martial arts literature.
Customer Reviews:
Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophies, Techniques.......2005-08-12
This is one of my favorite book about Taekwondo. It presents all technique that you need to become an excellent Taekwondo practicer. Its wide variety of 1-to-1 technique can help you efficiently both in sparring and on the street. It also presents various forms with discreet directions that a even a beginner can follow. I highly recommend it to any enthusiast.
TaeKwon Do from a WTF perspective.......2004-09-24
Mr Tedeschi is undoubtedly a skilled practicioner of Hapkido and has written a thought provoking and intelligent review of TaeKwon Do.
However, despite claims that it covers all forms of TKD, and indeed doing so in terms of patterns (Tull or Poomse depending on your WTF or ITF affilliation), it only deals with WTF (Olympic) sparring.
As a result, whole chapters on sparring are rendered irrelevant, much more difficult to apply or less useful to any non-WTF practicioner.
This WTF focus extends to techinical parts of the book too. Whilst acknowledging that WTF is primarily a sport form and ITF a traditional self-defence form, it then fails to cater to the techiniques of the latter in the practical sections.
Similarly, the focus is on footwork appropriate to WTF stylists, kicking techniques appropriate to WTF stylists, etc etc.
Having found Mr Tedeschi's Hapkido book enthralling and informative, I was a little disappointed with the failure to acknowledge the scope of modern TKD. WTF stylists may find it of more use, but if the book is going to claim to encompass all of modern TKD, I would like to see it do so.
Paul Mitchell
1st Dan TAGB
beutiful pictures lacks material.......2004-08-30
I am sorry to say that Mr Tedeschi's book is lacking. he is by profession a wonderful designer but not a taekwondo Master. His book is a good roadmap for the beginner that lacks adequate instruction; but, not a research nor reference for anyone who has done the martial art or sport for any amount of time. The book lacks substantial information on advanced techniques , combinations and the strategies for sparring, Additionally there is little to guide the practioner toward the practicallity of Taekwondo. That having been said the book can offer some mechanical insight into the techniques of TKD for the beginner. But definetly not worth the price tag.
One you need.......2003-12-29
Get this TKD book and sell any others you have in your library. Mr. Tedeschi does it again with this book. This is the ultimate reference guide. I have purchase 4 book by Marc Tedeschi and haven't been disapointed, except when I resold my Hapkido book.
AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE!.......2003-12-07
Mark Tedeschi's Tae Kwon Do is a detailed, well rounded, extensive resource for the art. Instead of only containing one set of forms like some books, the book has hundreds of forms with play by play moves that help you follow along. It has an extensive section on the philosophy and history of the art that is essential for tae kwon do study. It really has everything- stances, kicks, forms, philosophy and more. Beautifully done and intent on every detail, I HIGHLY recommend this book!!
Book Description
Straight from a martial arts grandmaster, this manual on tae kwon do gives comprehensive physical and mental guidance for belt levels from white through black. Detailed color photographs reveal the intricacies of each position, offering coverage of essential hand and foot techniques, blocks, and strikes. For competitors, there are complete listings of both Olympic rules and World Tae Kwon Do Federation sparring guidlines. In addition to the practical aspects, the book delves into the philosophy and history of tae kwon do, giving a closer look at the "art" of this martial art. By instilling discipline in students and providing inspiration for instructors, this definitive guide makes a fitting companion for practitioners of all levels.
Customer Reviews:
Basic introduction.......2007-08-24
This book is great if you want a basic reference for kicking and punching techniques, forms, sparring, etc. I was hoping for more of the theory and reasoning behind the art. In my opinion, it is best to clarify any questions of physical technique with a good teacher, rather than a book, so I try not to rely too heavily on the technical suggestions.
Newbie.......2007-08-09
This is the best Martial Arts book for TaeKwonDo ever! Great photos and instruction. Clear and easy to follow.
Clear, Informative Images.......2007-04-08
I bought this book for my 7 year old grandson who has just begun learning TKD in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where learning the art is very popular among young beginners.
Although my grandson has a little trouble with some of the words in the book, I am amazed at how well he can read and understand the written instructions. It appears that the author has gone to great lengths to assure the book can be read by young beginners.
I believe the feature that attracted my grandson to this book was the quality and color scheme of the photographic images. The images are large and clear enough to see important details with regard to the hands and feet.
Two areas that could stand a little improvement are: the book needs an index and, in a few moves, more pictures are needed to clarify turning movements.
On the positive side, the stretching techniques are very good, as are the sections on kicking and punching.
All-in-all, the book is a good learning tool.
Excellent Book.......2007-03-07
I wish this book was available when I started learning tae kwon do. The photos are great, the text is great and the book is a perfect adjunct to tkd class. Even now, after receiving ten years of instruction in tae kwon do, the book is an excellent, comprehensive resource.
Superb Reference.......2007-01-14
"This is an excellent reference for beginners or advance tae know do enthusiast. It really helped me master tae kwon do forms and one-step sparring for my promotion tests. Not to mention that it is very user friendly and easy to understand."
Book Description
A step-by-step guide to the Korean art of self-defense, combining physical fitness with mental and spiritual training.
Customer Reviews:
Well Written, Good Design.......2006-04-20
When I saw this book, I immediately thought, I have to read it and so I did. It is a very well written book and covers quite a bit about WTF(World Taekwondo Federation) Taekwondo. I would have liked to see some more topics covered and some of the topics they covered expanded upon but, that's just me, for what they did cover, they did it well and it was very well explained and illustrated with pictures.
The overal design of the book though, in terms of layout and scheme were very well thought out and something I think anyone can appreciate. This made reading it even more enjoyable, the pictures were sharp and clear and the text was written in plain english, except for the Korean terms of course.
Again, I had fun reading it and I think anyone who studies Taekwondo like myself will take something away from this book even some seasoned black belts who might need to go back to basics for a quick refresher.
Good, but missing a few things.......2006-03-10
As a new student of TKD, I found this book quite helpful trough my first few belt ranks. But I also see that there are a few things missing from this book that you can only learn from your instructor. All in all a good primer.
Great intro book.......2004-05-09
This was one of the first books on Taekwondo that I came across, just after I started training, which was probably perfect. It is aimed at the beginner and offers guidance from how to tie your belt through all the essential punches, blocks and kicks. Excellent colour photos with arrows added to show movement.
Ideal beginners book and a great gift for someone (young or old)in the early stages of Taekwondo.
Book Description
Forms are the central curriculum of Tae Kwon Do. Developing a repertoire of effective techniques to battle multiple opponents is essential to becoming a true martial artist.
Inside these covers are detailed descriptions for 21 classic Tae Kwon Do forms--fully illustrated, move by move. The author analyzes various actions, reactions, and combinations for their purpose and intention.
Customer Reviews:
Indispensible Study Aid.......2007-07-01
I have turned to this book virtually every week since first obtaining a copy from Grandmaster Hillson about four years ago. It has been of immeasurable value in reviewing previously learned forms and aiding dojang study of newly taught forms. The text for each form is concise with every move sequentially depicted by a clear drawing. Numerous applications are explained furthering the reader's bunkai study. In many cases, variations of movements are provided. Even if your school teaches these forms with slight differences, noting these alone is a great learning tool. The short, enjoyable, narrative preceding the forms section on balance, mind, importance of forms and history can't help but cause reader introspection. This book is an absolute must for practitioners studying the included forms and also for those of us wishing to expand our horizons. Brad Bransky, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Sorry to dissapoint you.......2006-04-15
I don't know if I got the same book than the other reviewers but our impressions about it are quite different. In my opinion drawings are not very clear and instructions get confusing with all this counterclock, reverse 90?, etc.
It is not that drawings are a bad thing, I have seen other books with illustrations that are actually easier to follow than photos but that is not the case of this book. Could be used in order to remind movements that you already know but forget about learning a new form from this book.
Good book........2006-03-22
I like this book. It has helped me work on forms for competition that are outside the traditional TKD forms that I do. I wish there was a compliment book for ITF forms. The drawings are surprisingly easy to follow.
Gift.......2006-02-23
This book was given as a gift. The person that received the book is taking a class on Tae Kwon Do and this book should help him to do well in the class.
Great book!.......2005-06-22
If you study this series of forms it is a very useful book. I found the illustrations make this book stand out. Instead of using photos that only show beginning and end of the form, the drawings show the step by step motion of how the move progresses from beginning to end. I like the author's philosophy of balancing both proper technique while still allowing for stylistic variation.
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Advancing in Tae Kwon Do, Revised and Updated Edition
Taekwondo Spirit and Practice: Beyond Self-Defense
Beginning Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do Korean Art of Self-Defense Volume 1
Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior
Tae Kwon Do: Secrets of Korean Karate
