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Book Synopsis 5,000 Years of Korean Martial Arts by : R. Barry Harmon
Download or read book 5,000 Years of Korean Martial Arts written by R. Barry Harmon and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "5000 Years of Korean Martial Art" is a one of a kind history book. No other Korean martial art history book on the market is as complete and in-depth. Citing historical references for support, and featuring many rare pictures and some images that are not available from any other published source. This book attempts to place Korean martial arts in it's proper historical perspective in relationship to Chinese and Japanese martial arts. Both Chinese and Japanese martial arts have well known and documented histories, so much so that they have completely overshadowed Korean martial art history. I have attempted to compensate for that overshadowing by focusing on the successes of the Korean martial arts throughout history. Barry Harmon has a BA degree in "Psychosomatics and Alternative Healing Studies" from San Francisco State University. He has an acupuncture degree from the San Francisco College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is certified nationally through the NCCAOM and license to practice acupuncture in Texas. In addition to his academics, he has been training and studying martial arts since 1965 and Kuk Sool Won since 1971. In 2002 KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) featured Master Harmon and his family in an hour long documentary which was aired throughout South Korea. Master Harmon currently holds an 9th degree black belt in Kuk Sool Won and has been featured in numerous martial arts magazines. In 2005 he was chosen by Tae Kwan Do Times magazine as instructor of the year. He has taught martial arts in many countries around the world including South Korea."
Book Synopsis Korean Martial Mastery by : Zhang Wei Ming (张伟明)
Download or read book Korean Martial Mastery written by Zhang Wei Ming (张伟明) and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historical Overview of Sinmoo Hapkido Origins: Explore the roots and development of Sinmoo Hapkido, tracing its origins back to traditional Korean martial arts. Evolution: Discuss how Sinmoo Hapkido has evolved over the years, incorporating various influences to become a comprehensive self-defense system. Founders and Influential Figures: Highlight key figures who played pivotal roles in shaping and spreading Sinmoo Hapkido. Philosophical Foundations: Delve into the philosophical principles that underpin Sinmoo Hapkido, emphasizing its holistic approach to martial arts. Objectives of Sinmoo Hapkido Self-Defense Mastery: Emphasize the primary objective of Sinmoo Hapkido - equipping practitioners with effective self-defense skills. Physical Fitness: Highlight how training in Sinmoo Hapkido contributes to overall physical fitness and well-being. Mental Discipline: Discuss the focus on mental discipline and concentration as a crucial aspect of Sinmoo Hapkido training. Character Development: Explore how the martial art aims to instill positive character traits, including respect, humility, and perseverance. What We Will Cover: A Sneak Peek Striking Techniques: Preview the diverse array of hand and leg strikes covered, providing a glimpse into the offensive capabilities of Sinmoo Hapkido. Throwing Techniques: Tease the exciting throws and takedowns that practitioners will learn for effective control in various situations. Joint Locks and Manipulations: Highlight the sophistication of joint locks, showcasing their utility in subduing opponents without causing lasting harm. Defensive Maneuvers: Discuss the defensive strategies taught, emphasizing the importance of protecting oneself in different scenarios. Offensive Strategies: Provide a glimpse into the art's offensive strategies, demonstrating the versatility of Sinmoo Hapkido. Ground Fighting and Escapes: Showcase the ground-fighting techniques and escape maneuvers that empower practitioners in close-quarters combat. Weapons Defense: Intrigue potential students with insights into defending against various weapons, emphasizing practical skills for real-world scenarios. Mental and Emotional Preparedness: Discuss the mental aspects of training, preparing individuals for the psychological challenges of self-defense. Training Methods: Outline the diverse training methods used in Sinmoo Hapkido, ensuring a well-rounded and effective learning experience. Sinmoo Hapkido in Real-Life Situations: Illustrate how the techniques taught are applicable to real-world self-defense scenarios, building confidence in practitioners. Ethics and Code of Conduct: Emphasize the importance of ethical conduct and respect within the Sinmoo Hapkido community. Advancing in Sinmoo Hapkido: Conclude by outlining the journey of progression within the art, from beginners to advanced practitioners, showcasing the lifelong learning experience.
Download or read book Tang Soo Do written by Kang U. Lee and published by . This book was released on 1999-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference book is the result of eight years of research into the history and methods of Tang Soo Do. This is the only work to present all 19 Tang Soo Do forms from white belt to black belt (fourth dan master grade). Each move of every form is explained in detail.
Book Synopsis Foundations of Korean Martial Arts: Masters, Manuals and Combative Techniques by : Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al.
Download or read book Foundations of Korean Martial Arts: Masters, Manuals and Combative Techniques written by Michael DeMarco, M.A., et al. and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-29 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of what are referred to as Korean martial art styles are actually derived from Japanese/Okinawan karate systems or find their roots in Chinese boxing. The Korean peninsula has existed as a fragile territory between China and Japan and thus shared many cultural elements from their neighbors. To what degree has the Japanese and Chinese arts influenced those practiced in Korea over the centuries? Can we distinguish any original Korean martial art style? Chapters in this anthology are derived from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts specifically in response to such questions as asked above. The authors provide great detail on the military/martial manuals that recorded both battlefield arts and personal combative arts and use these sources to give a picture of the martial traditions practiced in Korea for hundreds of years. In chapter one, Stanley Henning provides an excellent overview of martial arts in Korea since the earliest dynasties. These include bare-hand arts as well as those with weaponry. His overview illuminates the time and place of highly influential military manuals as discussed in the chapter by Manuel Adrogué. John Della Pia’s two chapters focus on a particular manual—the Muye Dobo Tongji (1790)—providing details of open-hand and weapons training, in particular with the unique Korean “native sword.” Two chapters provide the theory and practice of qigong methods for health and martial effectiveness. Dr. Patrick Massey et al. offer results on the use of breathing methods affecting lung capacity. Sean Bradley’s chapter goes deeply into the medical theories that parallel the practice of Sinmoo Hapkido’s qigong methods. The final two chapters focus on practical fighting applications from Hapkido. Marc Tedeschi’s chapter provides sound advice for self-defense against multiple opponents. In addition to detailing principles that give any defender a helpful advantage, Tedeschi shows nineteen examples of techniques against two, three, and four opponents that include pressure point striking, throws, arm bars, locks, and a variety of kicks. In the closing chapter, Sean Bradley discusses a few of his favorite techniques, where he learned them, and why they are memorable. Rich in historical details and practical advice, this anthology will prove to be a prized reference work to all interested in the Korean martial traditions.
Book Synopsis Techniques of Korean Martial Arts by : Randy Amos
Download or read book Techniques of Korean Martial Arts written by Randy Amos and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kuk Sool Won (Korean Martial Arts) may trace its history back thousands of years. There has been a lengthy history of military and combat training on the Korean peninsula, and this has resulted in a diverse collection of martial arts. Korean martial arts are well-known today for their emphasis on mental and physical training in addition to self-defense. Korean martial arts come in a wide variety of styles, each with its own set of defining characteristics.
Book Synopsis Hwa Rang Do Uncovered by : Thomas H Fletcher
Download or read book Hwa Rang Do Uncovered written by Thomas H Fletcher and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hwa Rang Do Uncovered: The Korean Martial Art of the Hwarang Warriors" is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient and revered martial art known as Hwa Rang Do. This book delves into the historical origins of Hwa Rang Do, tracing its roots back to the elite warriors of ancient Korea. These warriors, known for their exceptional combat skills and strict code of ethics, played a crucial role in shaping the martial art that would become Hwa Rang Do. The book provides an in-depth look at the philosophy and principles that underpin Hwa Rang Do. It explains the core values of loyalty, courage, and honor that guided the warriors and continue to inspire practitioners of Hwa Rang Do today. Readers will gain insight into the holistic approach of Hwa Rang Do, which emphasizes the development of the mind, body, and spirit. Training and techniques form a significant part of the book, offering detailed descriptions of the various forms, patterns, and movements that constitute Hwa Rang Do. Readers are taken through the rigorous training regimes, demonstrating how practitioners master complex techniques through discipline and dedication. The book also covers the diverse array of weapons used in Hwa Rang Do, from traditional swords to more obscure martial implements, highlighting the versatility and depth of the art. Modern practice of Hwa Rang Do is also explored, showing how this ancient martial art has evolved and adapted to contemporary times. The book discusses the global spread of Hwa Rang Do, detailing how it has found a place in different cultures and communities around the world. It also looks at the representation of Hwa Rang Do in popular culture, including movies and television, which has helped to raise its profile and attract new practitioners. Meditation plays a vital role in Hwa Rang Do, and this aspect is thoroughly examined in the book. The importance of mental training and the techniques used to achieve mental clarity and focus are explained in detail. Key figures in the history of Hwa Rang Do are profiled, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the individuals who have shaped and preserved this martial art over the centuries. Finally, the book looks to the future of Hwa Rang Do, contemplating how it will continue to grow and influence new generations of martial artists. "Hwa Rang Do Uncovered: The Korean Martial Art of the Hwarang Warriors" is an essential read for anyone interested in martial arts, Korean history, or the philosophy of the Hwarang warriors. It offers a detailed, engaging, and accessible introduction to a martial art that is as rich in tradition as it is in practical application.
Download or read book HapKiDo written by Hui S. Choe and published by Hui Son Choe. This book was released on 1998 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Korean Art of Self Defense. A fully illustrated book on the Martial Art of Hap Ki Do. Filled with over 400 photographs. Designed to show Hap Ki Do in a easy to follow step by step method for the beginner. Included are close-up photos of various wristlocks, arrows to show certain steps and minimal wording on the steps, to make this book very easy to follow. The large format (8.5 x 11) also makes this book easy to read and handle.
Download or read book Taekkyeon written by Len Losik, Ph.d. and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-12 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taekkyeon is an authentic and completely Korean fighting art (often confused as a martial art) that was developed by the people on the Korean peninsula 1500 years ago when the Tang military assisted and remained in the Silla Kingdom in the 5th century and is recognized as the original form of empty hand fighting art. Taekkyeon players did not adopted the word "Do" because the word "Do" was from the Japanese who added the sophisticated, philosophical aspects of Bushido to Okinawa's Karate and without the addition of the word "Do" to Taekkyeon, Taekkyeon instructors did not purport to improve the personal growth of Taekkyeon players as is done in styles of martial arts that have added the word "Do" to their martial art keeping Taekkyeon as a modern day fighting art and purely Korean in all aspects and not a martial art.Before the 5th century, Taekkyeon was practiced by the ruling classes and from the 9th to 12th century, became very popular, even among the common people. According to a Korean history book written in the 15th century, Taekkyeon was widely encouraged and practiced by everyone from the King himself to locals. This interest continued until the early Chosan Dynasty.But as the society moved toward a system that encouraged education and literary pursuits and discouraged military pursuits, the practice of Taekkyeon declined. By the 14 century, Taekkyeon was considered a folk dance rather than a fighting art.During the Japanese colonial period, Taekkyeon was banned and nearly vanished. Fortunately Song Duk-ki (1893-1987) the only known player of Taekkyeon in the 19th and 20th centuries as a student, player and referee and through his work, preserved the art and handed it down to modern day players. After the independence of Korea, the practice of Taekkyeon became considerably less popular than the many new Korean martial arts styles with their focus on student growth and personal development rather than becoming a better fighter. The establishment of Taekwondo after the Korean War and its subsequent popularity as an Olympic sport with direct ties to taekkyeon for many of its more demanding technques served to further overshadow the practice of Taekkyeon. Today's Tekkyeon players execute amazing precision and complex techniques that are unrivaled in both the fighting arts and martial arts.Taekkyeon began to rise in popularity again in the early 1980s. It was designated by the Korean government and UNESCO as Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 76 on June 1, 1983 owing to the extensive efforts by Shin Han-seung (1928-1987), who learned Taekkyeon from Song Duk-ki. After the death of both masters, Lee Yong-bok, who learned Taekkyon from these two masters in 1984, established the Korea Traditional Taekkyon Institute to revive Taekkyon. Through his efforts, a resurgence in Taekkyeon practice resulted and on June 30, 1985, the first Taekkyeon game in 80 years took place in Kooduk stadium, Pusan.The author has included a year by year history of events that caused the colonization of Korea, the reason for the decline in interest in everything Korean and the development of modern Taekkyeon using modern techniques and many dozens of photos for learning the new techniques and those used in the new Yondan Shippal Soo (4th Dan 8 Hnads) Hyung/Form that was added to reduce the likelihood of Taekkyeon being lost again. The author includes a huge Taekkyeon modern terminology in English, Hangul and Sino-Chinese, an exhaustive bibliography, Glossary and Index all for the readers convenience. The author also includes the work of Grandmaster Hwang Kee founder of the Moo Dyuk Kwan to resurrect Subak another lost fighting art and the instructions for learning the Subak's new Chil Sang Hyungs created by Grandmaster Hwang Kee based on the information in the book titled, Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji that he discovered in 1957 and worked for decades to get the Korean government to accept for Korea's national martial art and Olympic sport.
Download or read book Learning Korean written by Kay Ethier and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description Item Specifics - Item Condition Condition: New The book and corresponding audio tracks are designed to help martial arts students learn the Korean terms used during training.This audio CD and companion book are sold as a set in a shrinkwrapped case. The audio CD tracks help students learn terminology they might need in studying Korean martial arts. Several tracks cover counting in Korean and Sino-Korean, colors (as in belts), and polite phrases. Additionally, th 48-page book that comes with the CD and the Tracks pages display the terms in English and Korean with a pronunciation guide. The book also includes an anatomical terms illustration and a Hangul character guide. The text also contains an introduction to Hangul writing to help you better understand the Hangul depicted in the book -- or on the signs in your own do jang. Audio terms are spoken in English by an English-speaker, followed by the same term spoken in Korean, twice, by a Korean-speaker. New students of Korean martial arts will benefit from learning some of the language and terminology in advance, enabling them to more quickly understand instructions during class. Instructors may also benefit by being able to listen to the Korean speaker and refine their pronunciations. * English Speaker: Grandmaster Richard Byrne (Byrne's Tang Soo Do) * Korean Speaker: Master Dohyun Chang (White Tiger Tae Kwon Do)The book's first 15+ pages are an overview of Hangul (Korean alphabet). After that, the pages follow the tracks of the audio CD.
Book Synopsis Inside U by : Byong Grandmaster Yu, Ph.D.
Download or read book Inside U written by Byong Grandmaster Yu, Ph.D. and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2004-08-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Being a student of Master Yu has increased my ability to focus and concentrate, and has enhanced my discipline. Master Yu's teachings have been beneficial to both my professional and personal life." - Jennifer Garner, motion picture and TV star An incredibly moving, engrossing, and almost-mythological tale of how one man endured the highest of highs and the lowest of lows throughout his extraordinary life. Born into Japanese-occupied Korea, young Byong Yu was diagnosed as developmentally retarded. Convinced that he would become a burden to his family, doctors told his parents to put him in the corner and let him die. Consequently, survival was an instinct that he honed at a very early age. Byong was known to the village as “Ugly Boy,” yet he refused to give up. His destiny led him to a wise and gifted martial arts master who agreed to accept him as a student. In the years that followed, Byong used the profound wisdom instilled in him by his master to succeed at martial arts and triumph through the Korean War. After emigrating to the United States, Byong struggled to live the American dream through years of poverty and homelessness. And a tragedy that finally drove him to the brink of suicide almost shattered his spirit once and for all. However, in the long and arduous process of rebuilding his life, he managed to become a martial arts legend—one who now trains some of Hollywood’s elite. This is Byong Yu’s story, but even more important, it’s a guidebook to discovering your own true path—whatever that may be—and conquering any obstacle that stands in your way. As Master Yu says: “I have triumphed over countless obstacles that I have faced in my lifetime. Yet through it all, I have managed to fulfill my destiny and come to intimately discover who and what I am. And if I can do it, so can you!”
Book Synopsis A Student's Guide to Knowing More Than Your Martial Arts Master by : Len Losik, Ph.d.
Download or read book A Student's Guide to Knowing More Than Your Martial Arts Master written by Len Losik, Ph.d. and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-23 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Student's Guide to Knowing More Than Your Martial Arts Master is not a how-to martial arts book, its an academic passage through the gates of martial arts at a level beyond what today's Masters in 3 Years are taught. A Student's Guide to Knowing More Than Your Martial Arts Master is the result of the author's desire to increase all student's and Instructor's knowledge beyond their own styles information and is for those who know little about martial arts or believe they do. This book comprises previously unpublished writings together with simplified and complex explanation to expand the reader's ability to utilize new found knowledge-synthesized by the author from the traditional Korean, Okinawa, Chinese and Japanese Kata, Kuens and Hyungs. The author begins by exploding some of the myths of Karate, Taekwondo, Shaolin Fighting Art and Tang Soo Do as a noble art, and the reader can rest assured that those who take pride in breaking boards, smashing tiles or those that boast of performing outlandish feats of stripping flesh or plucking out ribs, are proving their training to create humility and humbleness did not work and are only doing carnival quality side show tricks. These individuals are playing in the leaves and branches of a great tree, without the slightest concept of the existence of a trunk. In his descriptions of Karate, Taekwondo, Chuan Fa and Tang Soo Do martial arts, the author defines the origins in the ancient methods of unarmed combat in China, Korea and Japan and their explosive growth as independent fighting methods. The author included in this book and his many others the need to formulate precisely the communications and explanations between Master and student for what is being taught and why, to establish a standard of academic knowledge of martial arts as well as the physical, kick-punch aspects. The charts and graphs are not traditional, but they serve to establish the tools for understanding many aspects of any style's Instructions, thought and actions, and to facilitate the mastery today of the academic requirements of every style of martial arts that is being ignored for the physical kick-punch aspects. All these characteristics are explained to the reader by charts and tables that allow comparisons between styles and systems never available in the past. Lastly, the author recalls the explosion in information and oral traditions as a result of his past articles published around informing students and masters alike of the post World War II and the Korean War conditions that caused the greatest spread in martial arts in recorded history. This is a book that no martial arts Master wants his students and Instructors to read because it illustrates what little is known by the Masters academically about others styles and oral traditions and how much more their is too learn.
Book Synopsis Muye Dobo Tongji by : Chŏngjo ((Roi de Corée ;)
Download or read book Muye Dobo Tongji written by Chŏngjo ((Roi de Corée ;) and published by Turtle Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1789, King Chongjo, ruler of the Yi dynasty, ordered General Yi Duk-moo to compile an official textbook on all martial art forms then present in Korea to preserve them for future generations. The result, the Muye Dobo Tongji, is the only surviving classical text on the Korean arts of war. Based on the earliest known Korean martial arts treatise, the Muye Chebo written in 1599, the Muye Dobo Tongji clearly shows the influence of the neighbouring Japanese and Chinese armies. Through hundreds of wars and invasions, Korean soldiers adapted battlefield skills and tactics from their enemies, creating a unique system of their own. Organised into 24 distinct disciplines comprised of empty hand fighting, weaponry and horsemanship, this book is an accurate historical snapshot of the warrior arts of the hermit kingdom in the late 18th century. The release of 'The Comprehensive Illustrated Manual of Martial Arts of Ancient Korea' marks the first time this volume is available in English. Carefully translated from the original text and illustrated with reproductions of ancient woodblock carvings, this book provides fascinating insights into Korea's martial arts legacy.
Book Synopsis Mastering Taekwondo by : Tae Eun Lee
Download or read book Mastering Taekwondo written by Tae Eun Lee and published by T.E. Lee. This book was released on 1995 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Iron Butterfly, The by : Choon-Ok Jade Harmon
Download or read book Iron Butterfly, The written by Choon-Ok Jade Harmon and published by Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choon-Ok Harmon was born soon after the Korean War, when South Korea was experiencing extreme poverty. This memoir describes the hardships she tried to overcome to achieve a better life. She moves to the U.S. and, through patience and perseverance, pursues her dream of becoming a martial artist. Harmon is now the highest ranking woman in the Korean martial art system of Kuk Sool Won.
Download or read book Taekwondo written by Udo Moenig and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical, political, and technical evolution of taekwondo. Many of the supposedly ‘traditional’ and ‘ancient’ Korean cultural elements attached to taekwondo are, in fact, remnants of East Asia’s modernization drive, and largely inherited from the Japanese martial arts. The current historical portrayal has created an obstacle to a clear understanding of the history of taekwondo, and presents problems and contradictions in philosophy and training methodology. Using rich empirical data, including interviews with leading figures in the field, this book brings together martial arts philosophy with an analysis of the technical aspects and the development of taekwondo, and provides a detailed comparison of karate and taekwondo techniques. It debunks nationalistic mythology surrounding taekwondo to provide a reinterpretation of taekwondo’s evolution.
Download or read book Hapkido written by Bong Soo Han and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 1974 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the first complete book in English on hapkido, the kick-oriented Korean martial art. Included are warm-up exercises, basic fighting position, punching and striking, blocks and kicks, and hapkido defenses, with more than 500 dynamic photographs.
Download or read book Hapkido written by Scott Shaw and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hapkido, "The Way of Coordination and Internal Power," is one of the three major Korean martial arts. Founded in 1963 by Master Choi Young-Sul, it is a complete system of self-defense, encompassing striking, kicking, and grappling techniques. Conceptually, Hapkido techniques more closely parallel those of Aikido than Taekwondo. In fact, as the author describes, there is a parental link between the arts. In Hapkido: Korean Art of Self-Defense, Scott Shaw presents a precise description of the techniques, concepts, and applications of this Korean martial art of self-defense. Profusely illustrated with 220 clear photographs, this instructional hapkido book describes and depicts self-defense techniques against a variety of punches, holds, and kicks. Hapkido has been utilized by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide, but until now little has been written on it. This hapkido guide is one of the few in English to present the essential techniques of this fascinating Korean martial art. Chapters include: The History and Development of Korean Martial Arts The Evolution of Hapkido Danjon: The Center of Ki Hapkido Fundamentals Hapkido Self-Defense Techniques
