The essential introductory text, written by the author of the landmark 1136-page book, Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique. ----- This is the first introductory text to accurately portray Hapkido in its entirety. One of the worlds most exciting, varied, and practical martial arts, Hapkido consists of thousands of techniques encompassing all forms of martial skills: strikes, kicks, blocks, a...

— Livro capa dura usado em estado. — Desgastes ao longo dos cortes superior e inferior da capa. — Pequeno corte na parte superior da lombada. —Algumas manchas cinzas pelas páginas. /Yasmin 706.

The essential text on Taekwondos widely practiced ITF patterns, written by the author of the landmark 896-page book, Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique. ----- This informative text provides a detailed summary of the 24 patterns historically associated with the International Taekwondo Federation, which are widely appreciated for their traditional qualities, aesthetic beauty, and technical...

One in a series of remarkable books that provide an in-depth look at the core concepts and techniques shared by a broad range of martial arts styles. ----- This illuminating work outlines the essential principles and techniques that define the art of throwing in most martial arts. More than 1,200 outstanding photographs introduce over 130 practical techniques encompassing all types of throws: shou...

The most comprehensive text ever written on the worlds most widely practiced martial art--Taekwondo. Expertly integrates traditional and modern approaches, sport and self-defense, in a single definitive text. ----- This ground-breaking text is the first to offer Taekwondo in its totality, documenting the traditions, philosophy, and techniques of the worlds most widely practiced martial art. In mor...

One in a series of remarkable books that provide an in-depth look at the core concepts and techniques shared by a broad range of martial arts styles. ----- This illuminating work outlines the essential principles and techniques that define the art of holding in most martial arts. More than 1,300 outstanding photographs introduce over 155 practical techniques encompassing all types of holds: joint-...

One in a series of remarkable books that provide an in-depth look at the core concepts and techniques shared by a broad range of martial arts styles. ----- This illuminating work outlines the essential principles and techniques that define the art of ground fighting in most martial arts. More than 1,200 outstanding photographs introduce over 195 practical techniques encompassing all types of groun...