Doug Cook

Gebundenes Buch

Traditional Taekwondo

Core Techniques, History, and Philosphy

Beschreibung

Book of the Year Award Finalist - Foreword Magazine This book describes in detail, the history and evolution of Taekwondo from its ancient roots to modern day applications. Also included are exercises in Ki development or internal energy development, meditation practice and 'core' practical self-defense strategies. This work focuses on the traditional aspects of Taekwondo rather than on its sportive component.

Autor

Doug Cook holds a 6th Dan Black Belt in the Korean martial art of taekwondo and is certified as an instructor and in rank by the United States Taekwondo Association and the Kukkiwon. He is a six-time gold medalist. He holds a D3 status as a US Referee and has received high honors from Korea. Doug Cook is credited with the creation of the Chosun Women's Self-Defense Course. He has also provided training for the US Army National Guard prior to military operations and has instructed agents from the Department of Homeland Security, the New York Police Department and the Bronx County. Doug Cook owns and operates the Chosun Taekwondo Academy located in Warwick, New York – an institute specializing in traditional martial arts instruction and Ki, or internal energy, development.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: YMAA Publication Center
• Seitenzahl: 302
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 726g
• ISBN-13: 9781594394232
• ISBN-10: 1594394237
• Artikelnr.: 68504495