Soo Bahk Do & Tang Soo Do: Volume 1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781935017035)

This book is the first volume of a two volume set that provides a detailed description of the core elements of the traditional Korean Martial Art, Tang Soo Do (Soo Bahk Do(TM)). This martial art was developed by Hwang Kee following the end of World War II and the liberation of Korea. It is a composite system that draws heavily on the ancient documented Korean martial art of "Soo Bahk" or "Soo Bahk Hi" as interpreted by Grandmaster Hwang Kee as well as northern and southern Chinese influences. This book provides a detailed description of the history and philosophy of Soo Bahk Do, basic defensive and offensive movements, traditional forms (hyung), and self-defense applications. This volume is a required textbook for serious practitioners of Korean martial arts.

Author: Hwang Kee
ISBN-10: 1935017039
ISBN-13: 9781935017035
Publisher: Us Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation, Inc.
Language: English
Published: 01/01/1961
Pages: 460
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.99lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.93d