![]() ![]() ![]() Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that combines kickboxing, self-defence and athletic exercise. It has its roots in various Korean forms of martial arts that date back over 2,000 years and is based on the principles of breaking or attacking with the foot (“Tae”) and fist (“Kwon”). this imposing tome has nearly 800 pages dealing with history and philosophy, self-defense, training, competition, Poomsae, and more. “Taekwondo” translates to “The way of the foot and the fist.” As a sport, Taekwondo is practised by over 70 million people worldwide and is governed by the World Taekwondo based in South Korea. Produced by the Kukkiwon itself this is the definitive textbook for everything about World Taekwondo. The sport consists of Poomsae, sets of attacking and defensive movements that include punching, kicking, blocking, and different stances. ![]() Poomsae forms are essential to Taekwondo promotion, and practitioners must demonstrate a good understanding of them before they can advance to the next grade. There are two main types of Taekwondo: traditional and modern. Kim have combined their extensive taekwondo knowledge to teach you not only the 25 official taekwondo poomsae, but the meaning of the. Traditional Taekwondo is also known as Korean martial art or karate and is based on techniques developed in Korea over 500 years ago. Book Synopsis Complete Taekwondo Poomsae is the most complete reference book available on the Taegeuk, Palgwae and Black Belt Poomsae of WTF style Taekwondo. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |