{"product_id":"taekwondo-defense-against-weapons-paperback","title":"Taekwondo: Defense Against Weapons - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBok Man Kim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrandmaster Kim, Bok Man is one of the most recognized authorities of taekwondo in the world. He worked tirelessly with General Choi Hong Hi as a founder of taekwondo curricula used today by the many international taekwondo organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1979, this book provides defense techniques taught to military, law enforcement officials, and black belts. Beginners will have a chance to see the application of their training in actual weapon defenses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced students will learn techniques and fundamental training that has been 'field' tested since the inception of the art in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapters include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistory and the theory of power\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefense against weapons: knife, baton, pole, sword, bayonet, and pistol\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSparring: releases, grabs, throwing, falling, free-sparring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePatterns: Silla pattern 1, Silla pattern 2, Silla knife pattern, and Silla pole pattern\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraining: stretching, calisthenics, action principles, hand and foot techniques, using a heavy bag\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBody parts for attack and defense, stances, vital points for striking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book catalogs the essence of the fighting art of taekwondo as it was originally intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBok Man Kim, an 11th Degree black belt has pioneered the international development of traditional Tae Kwon Do. Black Belt magazine once called him the \"father\" of Tae Kwon Do and he has been instructing for the past 53 years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKim deserves the utmost admiration for his experience, skill and knowledge. His students have the greatest respect for him as a person and instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrandmaster Kim Bok Man teaches and resides near Roseland, NJ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 434\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11 x 10.82 x 8.52 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426113798322,"sku":"9781594392276","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/fa5979a9ee96f22472d0a96066aa3c04.webp?v=1778510297","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/taekwondo-defense-against-weapons-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}