Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior by Cook, Doug

Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781886969933)

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Format: Paperback
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Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior by Cook, Doug

Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior

$19.95
Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior by Cook, Doug

Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior

$19.95
Format: Paperback
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Learn the Whole Story Behind the World's Most Popular Martial Art

Although millions of people around the world practice the fascinating art of Taekwondo, so little is known about its history, principles or philosophy. It is time to find out just what Taekwondo is all about Learn how principles such as honor, perseverance, and dedication will enhance your daily life, how the philosophical and physical tenets combine to form not only a way of living, but a solid system of self-defense, and why these concepts are not just quaint ideals, but more important than ever in today's age.

Taekwondo's Ancient Wisdom is not only a 'must read' for every practitioner of any other martial art, but for everyone who seeks to learn from our collective past to better navigate through today's confusing times.

  • Includes a thorough history of Taekwondo.
  • Discover exactly what having a black belt is all about.
  • Learn a simple way of meditation that will benefit any martial artist.
  • Discover the difference between the martial arts as an 'art' and as a 'sport'.


Author: Doug Cook
ISBN-10: 1886969930
ISBN-13: 9781886969933
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2001
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Foreword 01/01/2002 pg. 51
By Doug Cook
By Doug Cook
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Doug Cook holds a 5th 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 the author of two best-selling books focusing on taekwondo entitled, Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior and Traditional Taekwondo: Core Techniques, History, and Philosophy, a finalist in ForeWord magazine's Book of the Year Award. All editions are published by YMAA Publication Center, Inc., and are available online and at booksellers throughout the world.

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