Taekwon-Do Patterns: From Beginner to Black Belt (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781861268983)

The martial art of Taekwon-Do was initially developed by the Korean military in the 1950s and spread internationally with the formation of the International Taekwon-Do Federation ITF] in 1966. Taekwon-Do has continued to develop and it is now one of the most popular martial arts, witharound eight million students worldwide and perhaps best known for its spectacular kicking and power demonstrations. In this highly practical and informative book, Master Hogan draws on his vast experience to give unique insights into the performance and application of the first nine patterns (tul) that Taekwon-Do students must master to obtain the rank of 1st degree black belt."

Author: Jim Hogan
ISBN-10: 186126898X
ISBN-13: 9781861268983
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2006
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.64h x 7.53w x 0.30d

About the Author
Master Jim Hogan dominated the UK tournament scene in the 1980s, winning numerous national titles in all disciplinessparring, patterns, and destruction. In 1984 he won a European title in sparring and then in 1990 won the prestigious Masters Cup in Stockholm. A highly sought-after teacher and coach since the early 1980s, Master Hogan has run numerous schools in the UK where he has coached many UK, European, and World Champions. Master Hogan holds the rank of 7th degree black belt and runs Hogan's Institute of Taekwon-Do where he continues to train and teach."