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Title: Tae Kwon Do by Richard Chun ISBN: 0-06-010779-0 Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: 03 April, 1976 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $65.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 (10 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Quality Book Containing Quality Information
Comment: In an age where low quality has become the rule, Richard Chun's Book "Tae Kwon Do: The Korean Martial Art" is an exception. This was the first of the widely available large taekwondo books covering World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) style.
Author Richard Chun himself is originally of the Moo Duk Kwan, and was part of the contingent which split from Grandmaster Hwang Kee to remain with the Korea Taekwondo Federation (later the World Taekwondo Federation). In observing and considering the techniques in this book, those who have experienced other martial arts will be able to see the "old" style of Taekwondo, with the wider stances and solidity reminiscent of Japanese karate.
This volume contains the information required for the rank of Cho-Dan (first degree black belt) in most Taekwondo schools. Chapters cover history, stretching, strength exercises, stances, walking and moving, striking, vital points, hand, arm and head techniques, blocking, kicking techniques (including wheel kicks, jumping, and a technique I've never seen anywhere else--the handstand double foot kick!), advanced stances and combinations, sparring, self defense, breaking and special techniques, equipment in training, sport taekwondo (WTF style), and 9 forms: ki-cho 1, and the 8 Pal-Gwe.
The volume is hardcover, with cloth-covered boards and dust jacket. The photographs are crisp and clear, the paper is quality acid resistant, and the binding is (gasp) sewn. This book really is a work of art and a fine tribute to the practice of Taekwondo as a martial art.
Rating: 5
Summary: Tae Kwon Do The Korean Martial Art
Comment: I used this book years ago when taking the sport myself and now my children are referencing it with great success. Excellent illustrations of basic stances, kicks, punches, etc. Outstanding section detailing Pal-Gwe forms. The down side is, Taegeuk forms are not included.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Best D*** TKD book, ever!
Comment: Well, it's one of the bext out there, judging by the reviews posted so far. I have a personal conncetion to this book, as my "Tio Jimmy" was featured throughout the book along with several of his students. My "Tio Jimmy" was James Rene Diaz, a 4th Level Master who as a young adult, started to study as one of Master Chun's original students in New York. He eventually came to Miami and started a school on South Beach in the 70's. While there, he taught over 20 black belts, until his untimely death from cancer in April 1983. Many of the outdoor photos were taken at the Japanese Gardens and Tea Houses on Watson Island, just between downtown MIami and South Beach.
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Title: Advancing in Tae Kwon Do by Richard Chun ISBN: 0060150297 Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: January, 1983 List Price(USD): $45.00 |
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Title: Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do: Korean Art of Self Defense by Richard Chun, Geraldine Adachi, Gilbert Johnson ISBN: 0897500156 Publisher: Black Belt Communications, Inc. Pub. Date: December, 1975 List Price(USD): $19.00 |
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Title: Taekwondo : The State of the Art by Master Sung Chul Whang, Master Jun Chul Whang, Brandon Saltz ISBN: 0767902149 Publisher: Broadway Pub. Date: 13 April, 1999 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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Title: The Complete Tae Kwon Do Hyung by Hee Il. Cho ISBN: 086568054X Publisher: Unique Publications Pub. Date: December, 1989 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Ultimate Guide to Tae Kwon Do by John R. Little, Curtis F. Wong, Scott Shaw ISBN: 0809228319 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 11 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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