Taekwondo: Reference Material - Paperback

by Marc Tedeschi (Author)

The indispensable supplement to the 840-page "Taekwondo"
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This unique and informative booklet is an invaluable supplement to the landmark 840-page second-edition of Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique. Inclusive of virtually all Taekwondo styles, it presents a wealth of information on Korean language, terminology, the latest Olympic-Style competition rules, referee signals, and technique nomenclature used by major Taekwondo styles. This highly detailed resource presents information previously unavailable in any single text. It includes:

• Over 165 high-quality photographs and illustrations
• Common uniform styles and traditional methods of folding the dobok
• Updated competition rules for Olympic-Style sparring
• Referee signals used in Taekwondo sport competition
• Charts outlining the Korean alphabet and Korean pronunciation
• Korean terminology used in Taekwondo and other Korean martial arts
• A bilingual cross-index of technique names as used by major styles
• A reading list of classic works encompassing philosophy, ancient classics, medicine, martial arts, and Korean culture
• An essential resource for Taekwondo students, teachers, and scholars

Author Biography

Marc Tedeschi is an internationally respected designer, photographer, educator, and martial arts master. He has studied Eastern philosophy, healing arts, and combatives for more than 40 years, training extensively in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Judo, and Karate. A prolific writer, Mr. Tedeschi's landmark publications rank with the finest ever produced on the healing and martial arts. He is the author of over a dozen works, including the 1136-page Hapkido, the 896-page Taekwondo, Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts, and a unique series of general martial arts books that provide an in-depth look at the core concepts and techniques shared by a broad range of martial arts.