Product Description

This beautifully illustrated manual meets the needs of the new generation of enthusiasts for one of the fastest-growing martial arts in the world. It is written with both the beginner and advancing students in mind, so whether male or female, five or sixty-five, this book will be invaluable to the student wishing to develop the skills of a true Taekwondo martial artist. Comprehensive step-by-step photographic sequences are fully explained by a Taekwondo master, and unlike other guides, Taekwondo also focuses on the intention and philosophy behind each move. With the author's tips and advice, gained over 30 years in the study of Taekwondo, the reader will discover a fast-track route to proficiency through a greater understanding and application of the mental and physical skills of the Taekwondo expert.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #327973 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-27
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

About the Author
Master Kevin Hornsey presently holds the rank of 6th Dan Black Belt and is a serving officer in the British Fire Brigade. Having competed sucessfully at national and international level for 14, years Kevin is now Chief Referee for the British Taekwondo Control Board (BTCB), and is a regular Referee Delegate for the UK at European and World Championships. He was selected to be one of only 24 Taekwondo International Referees at the Sydney Olympic Games.

Customer Reviews

A class above the rest
I now own a quite a few books on Taekwondo. This is by far the best. The book is beautilfully presented with fantastic photography. All the techniques and Poomsae covered are clearly explained and illustrated with directional arrows explaining the motion of the body (or hips) and impact points showing which part of the foot or hand should be used. Simple really. Why has nobody else done it? The best recomendation I can give is that it is the only book on Taekwondo that I consistently refer too.

confusing
Well i am 2 away from my black belt and i have also choosen TaeKwonDo as my specialist subject in A level PE. Becuase of this i have to make sure that i know the art inside out and the korean commands are different to the ones and i have been taught and also that some of the techniques are different. This book is definately only for beginners, advanced students shouldn't use this book especially if they are doing ITF style instead of WTF, becuase the everytihng about the art is different in this book. Where as other WTF books use the same words and techniques as ITF.

Simply Confusing

An excellent introduction
I found this book to be an excellent resource for beginners. It's clear, concise with first class photography. A must have for the WTF beginner I would have thought!