{"product_id":"tae-kwon-do-9781594390869","title":"Tae Kwon Do","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistory, Philosophy, and Principles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalisthenics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Striking - Human Weapons, and Vital Points\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMovements and Footwork\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrikes, Blocking and Kicking Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSparring and Breaking Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-Defense Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEight 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEight 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Rules and regulations of the World Taekwondo Federation, including sparring and Poomse (forms) competitions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594390869\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 606\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.82h x 8.58w x 1.09d","brand":"Richard Chun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36661076754588,"sku":"9781594390869","price":36.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_50c07d0a-d80d-474a-8510-1024c1acaa25.jpg?v=1603898544","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/tae-kwon-do-9781594390869","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}