Book: Taekwondo

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(S)

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. After training in Korea on several occasions, he went on to become a six-time gold medalist in the New York State Championships and the New York State Governor’s Cup Competitions. He holds a D3 status as a US Referee and has received high honors from Korea in the form of a “Letter of Appreciation” signed by World Taekwondo Federation president, Dr. Un Yong Kim. In 2003 Mr. Cook was awarded the Medal of Special Recognition from the Moo Duk Kwan in Seoul, South Korea. His earlier book Taekwondo, Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior has become recommended reading in Taekwondo Schools worldwide. Doug resides in Warwick, New York.

REVIEWS

Wisconsin Bookwatch. January 2002.

Accessibly written by Doug Cook (who holds a third degree black belt in Taekwondo), Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom For the Modern Warrior is not just another how-to instruction manual for the martial art of Taekwondo, but rather a comprehensive history of this specialized martial arts self-defense technique...black and white photographs illustrate this highly thoughtful and informative discussion of what is now a widely taught martial art and physical discipline. Strongly recommended for Taekwondo martial arts enthusiasts who are interested in learning and reaching beyond the mere physical forms of their practice.

Alan J. Couture, Forewordmagazine.com, Winter 2002.

"...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."