Taekwondo

Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior

Doug Cook

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YMAA Publication Center
07 January 2002

Oriental martial arts

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'.

By: Doug Cook
Imprint: YMAA Publication Center
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 331g
ISBN: 9781886969933
ISBN 10: 1886969930
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 07 January 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior

.. .Cook writes in an easy-to-understand style, which is particularly helpful for analyzing this complex subject. Any practitioner of Taekwondo, from the novice White Belt to the most seasoned Black Belt, should include this book in martial arts training. --Alan J. Couture, Book Reviewer for ForeWord Reviews