{"product_id":"taekwondo-reference-material-paperback","title":"Taekwondo: Reference Material - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarc Tedeschi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe indispensable supplement to the 840-page \"Taekwondo\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -----\u003cbr\u003e This unique and informative booklet is an invaluable supplement to the landmark 840-page second-edition of \u003ci\u003eTaekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique\u003c\/i\u003e. 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 165 high-quality photographs and illustrations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon uniform styles and traditional methods of folding the dobok \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated competition rules for Olympic-Style sparring \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReferee signals used in Taekwondo sport competition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharts outlining the Korean alphabet and Korean pronunciation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKorean terminology used in Taekwondo and other Korean martial arts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bilingual cross-index of technique names as used by major styles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reading list of classic works encompassing philosophy, ancient classics, medicine, martial arts, and Korean culture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn essential resource for Taekwondo students, teachers, and scholars \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Note: This booklet is intended to be a supplement to the 840-page second-edition of \u003ci\u003eTaekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique\u003c\/i\u003e (ISBN 978-1891640735), which was published in 2015 by Floating World Editions. Some of the reference material in this booklet is also found in the 896-page first-edition published by Weatherhill in 2003. View sample pages, read book reviews, or get more information at marctedeschi.com\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarc Tedeschi\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eHapkido\u003c\/i\u003e, the 896-page \u003ci\u003eTaekwondo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEssential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.17 x 11 x 8.5 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 May 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42107763425415,"sku":"9781891640742","price":24.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/67663d7d412611c1cd7584c8dc7a40d7.webp?v=1732459130","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/taekwondo-reference-material-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}