Taekwondo The Essential Introduction Author:Marc Tedeschi "The Essential Introduction to Taekwondo" 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 s... more »ingle concise text. Clearly written and expertly designed and photographed by the author of the landmark 896-page "Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique", this unique book is essential reading for anyone seeking a succinct, unbiased, and accurate overview of Taekwondo's history, philosophy, and techniques. -Over 530 high-quality photographs and 62 illustrations
-Comprehensive chapters on history and philosophy
-Over 150 techniques, spanning basic skills, sport, and self-defense
-Concise overviews of Olympic-Style sparring and solo forms
-Precise anatomical drawings of 80 common vital targets
-Basic material to guide novices during their initial training
-Essential reading for anyone seeking a concise overview of Taekwondo Please note: The information in this 128-page book comes from material extracted from the author's 896-page work, "Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique." Readers seeking a comprehensive presentation of Taekwondo should obtain the larger work. Samples can be viewed online (Google search: Marc Tedeschi or tedeschi-media). MARC TEDESCHI is an internationally respected artist, designer, educator, and martial arts master, who has practiced martial arts for more than twenty-five years, training extensively in Hapkido, Taekwondo, Jujutsu, Judo, and Karate. Mr. Tedeschi's unique ability to blend his skills as a designer, writer, and martial artist has resulted in numerous books, widely acknowledged for their design excellence, outstanding imagery, and clarity of content. He is the author of eleven works, including the landmark 896-page "Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique"; the 1136-page "Hapkido: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique"; "Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts"; and a unique series of general martial arts books, "The Art of Striking", "The Art of Holding", "The Art of Throwing", "The Art of Ground Fighting", and "The Art of Weapons".« less