{"product_id":"taekwondo-the-essential-introduction-9781891640810","title":"Taekwondo: The Essential Introduction","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe essential introductory text, written by the author of the landmark 896-page book, \"Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -----\u003cbr\u003e This is the first introductory text to accurately portray the world's most widely practiced martial art, Taekwondo, in its entirety. Inclusive of virtually all Taekwondo styles, including Olympic-Style, this unprecedented work integrates traditional and modern approaches, sport and self-defense, in a single concise text. Clearly written and expertly designed and photographed by the author of the landmark 896-page \u003ci\u003eTaekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique\u003c\/i\u003e, this unique book is essential reading for anyone seeking a succinct, unbiased, and accurate overview of Taekwondo's history, philosophy, and techniques. It includes: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 530 high-quality photographs and 62 illustrations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive chapters on history and philosophy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 150 techniques, spanning basic skills, sport, and self-defense \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcise overviews of Olympic-Style sparring and solo forms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise anatomical drawings of 80 common vital targets \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic material to guide novices during their initial training \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential reading for anyone seeking a concise overview of Taekwondo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Note: The information in this 128-page book comes from material extracted from the author's 896-page work, \u003ci\u003eTaekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique\u003c\/i\u003e. Readers seeking a comprehensive presentation of Taekwondo should obtain the larger work. View sample pages, read book reviews, or get more information at marctedeschi.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-2042077\"\u003eMarc Tedeschi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Marc Tedeschi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/22\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.34d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781891640810\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 189164081X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SPO\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SPO027000\"\u003eMartial Arts | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marc Tedeschi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44589203489005,"sku":"9781891640810","price":37.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_c3b77b4b-6d79-4c43-972d-74332231f8db.jpg?v=1702236819","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/taekwondo-the-essential-introduction-9781891640810","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}