Tae Kwon Do
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Tae Kwon Do
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Rear Admiral Dave Oliver
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:160 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 165 |
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| Category/Genre | Oriental martial arts |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781861264541
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| Classifications | Dewey:796.8 |
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| Illustrations |
105 b&w photographs
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
The Crowood Press Ltd
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| Imprint |
The Crowood Press Ltd
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| Publication Date |
27 March 2002 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Tae Kwon Do is a sport, a martial art, a fun way to keep fit, and a means of self defense that is ideally suited to the modern age. Dave Oliver's career has spanned what is arguably the most crucial period in the martial art's development. The last 30 years have seen it change from a tool of war to a safe, competitive sport. This book introduces Tae Kwon Do and its grading system; looks at stances, weapons, and vulnerable points of the body; and outlines training principles for strength, flexibility, and speed.
Author Biography
Dave Oliver has devoted his left to Tae Kwon Do and has done more to promote and develop this martial art than any other individual. He is a seventh Dan black belt and former British champion and international. He is president of Tae Kwon Do International and chairman of the Tae Kwon Do Association of GB.
Reviews"Dave Oliver [the UK's godfather of Tae Kwon Do] calls upon his thirty plus years' experience to produce a book which can only be described as essential" Paul Clifton [editor of TKD-KMA and Combat magazine]
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