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Black Belt Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Black Belt Martial Art Paperback – Illustrated, August 1, 2013

by Yeon Hwan Park (Author), Jon Gerrard (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 57 ratings
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The ancient Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do allows its practitioners to reach physical prowess, moral development, and spiritual growth. Black Belt Tae Kwon Do is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to complete their black belt training with a reliable study source for solitary practice.

This complete sourcebook combines a complete explanation of the physical aspects of the martial art with a full description of the philosophical elements of its training. More than seven hundred photographs illustrate practice routines, black belt forms, sparring strategies, and advanced self-defense techniques. Extensive appendixes include competition rules, weight and belt divisions, governing bodies of national and international organizations, and a glossary of Korean and English terms. Every serious student of Tae Kwon Do will want this manual, the only book of its kind endorsed by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation and the United States Tae Kwon Do Union.
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  1. Print length
    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Skyhorse
  4. Publication date
    August 1, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1620875748
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1620875742
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About the Author

Yeon Hwan Park was the undefeated Korean national champion of Tae Kwon Do from 1971 to 1975. He has coached the United States Tae Kwon Do team and the United States Olympic and Pan American Tae Kwon Do teams. He is the president of the United States Tae Kwon Do Union and publisher of USA Tae Kwon Do Review. His previous books include Tae Kwon Do, Tae Kwon Do: My Life and Philosophy, and Tae Kwon Do for Children. He lives in New York.

Jon Gerrard graduated with a degree in psychology from Princeton University, where he also served as president of the Tae Kwon Do Club for two years. For more than ten years he has taught martial arts to law enforcement agents. He is currently a teacher at a private school and a martial arts coach. He lives in New York.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse; 1st edition (August 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1620875748
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1620875742
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.14 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 57 ratings

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Renee
5.0 out of 5 stars great!
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2014
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I love this book as well as Yeon Hwan Park's other book Tae Kwon Do The Ultimate Reference Guide To The World's Most Popular Martial Art. Unlike the first book, this book covers the more technical and advanced aspects of Tae Kwon Do. I was happy to come to understand more about being a black belt and the instructing system as well as why and how dojos are ran and organized. The advanced techniques included are also very interesting and I'd like to try some out myself
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Barenzi
5.0 out of 5 stars Best teacher by book
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2019
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Beautiful book. Best I have ever read on martial arts. It give the history, ranks, principles, step-by-step instruments, and moves that are great even for beginners.
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Joseph J. Truncale
4.0 out of 5 stars A good basic guide for those studying Tai Kwon Do with an instructor in this martial art.
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2018
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I have studied numerous martial arts (Judo, Jujitsu, Karate-Do, Kenjutsu, Tanto-jutsu, wakizashi-jutsu, wresting, boxing, American Combatives, Krav Maga and Tae kwon Do) in my more than 60 years of training. I have earned rank (Black Belt level) in most of them but I never earned my black belt in Tae Kwon Do; nevertheless, when I saw this 272 page soft cover book (Black Belt Tae Kwon Do: The ultimate reference guide to the world’s most popular black belt reference guide by Yeon Hwan Park and Jon Gerrard) for a bargain price on Amazon I purchased it.

Interestingly I was familiar with most of the techniques shown in this book which has more than 700 black and white photographs showing the techniques; however, I must be honest and say that most of the photographs were very small and sometimes difficult to actually see clearly. In spite of this flaw this book is a good basic guide to advanced Tae Kwon Do techniques, but like all psychomotor skill (Self-Defense, Martial arts books) “how to books” one needs to have an instructor to guide the student on the finer points of doing the techniques. Using this book along with training with a Tae Kwon Do master will produce good training results and understanding of this Korean art.

This book covers a lot of material such as the philosophy of Tae kwon do, practicing Tae kwon do, advanced techniques, forms, sparring techniques, self-defense techniques, breaking techniques, opening your own school, teaching Tae kwon do, and other valuable information in the appendix sections.

If you are presently studying Tae Known Do with an instructor this book can help to clarify and act as a review of lessons learned in class.
Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Shotokan Karate Self-Defense Techniques: Combat karate for the street)
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Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s great!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018
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This is one of my “go to” books, when I am trying to improve some of my 1st thru 4th Dan forms. It’s great!!!
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
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Really more than expected. Thanks!!!
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R0B
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but there are other ones if you want more pattern info,
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018
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My son said it was good but didn't contain as much pattern info as he wanted, he enjoyed and used Taekwondo:A Technical Manual more.
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Joseph A. Cardone
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoy this book a lot
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
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I enjoy this book a lot..i took my Black Belt from S,Henry Cho in 1972 and this book is refreshing my memory and i have been learning the NEW forms as well..well done.
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Julie
1.0 out of 5 stars Ordered new received used
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2015
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I purchased this book new as a gift for my nephew. The book I received is definitely NOT new. The corners of the book are very dirty and the edges turn up a bit. I am embarrassed to give this as a gift. Very disappointed!
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José Pedro
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent book
Reviewed in Brazil on February 11, 2021
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Great! Very important book for Taekwondoín.
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Lady Michelle
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2018
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A good book
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Number one Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2015
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good price
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Ale
4.0 out of 5 stars A must have for all Taekwondo black belts
Reviewed in Italy on September 30, 2015
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Really a must have for all Taekwondo black belts.
I've been practicing Taekwondo (WTF style) for the last 25 years and I found the reference in this book extremely useful and precious.
This is not just a technical manual, but it is also a good reference for those instructors who want to start their own school.
A fundamental source of reference for all the black belts.
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