Effective Taekwan-do Sparring
Effective Taekwan-do Sparring

Author: Jim Hogan

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781847971340

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If you are a typical student of Taekwond-Do, or any other martial art that practises semi-free, continuous sparring, then this book is for you. Written specifically for club-level martial artists, "Effective Taekwon-Do Sparring" bridges the gap between the wider Taekwon-Do syllabus and the particular demands of sparring. In order to do this, the authors go right back to basics. The fundamentals of stance, movement and defence are analysed in detail and significantly adapted for the sparring arena. Core attacking techniques are reviewed and, if necessary, modified in order to improve their effectiveness in typical sparring scenarios. Finally, basic elements of sparring strategy such as assessing opponents, creating openings, effective combinations and counter-attacks are examined. Based on Master Hogan's decades of competition and teaching experience, the book offers club-level martial artists a unique insight into the principles underpinning today's top international fighters, and encourages them to use that insight to analyse and improve every aspect of their own sparring. AUTHOR: Master Jim Hogan is an internationally renowned Taekwon-Do instructor who dominated the UK tournament scene in the 1980s, becoming European Champion in sparring in 1984. With over two decades of teaching experience, Master Hogan is a highly sought-after teacher and coach. Master Hogan holds the rank of 7th degree black belt and runs his own Taekwon-Do association, Hogan's Institute of Taekwon-Do, with clubs in London and Surrey where he continues to teach. James Home, a 4th degree black belt in Taekwond-Do, is a senior student and assistant instructor of Master Jim Hogan. An enthusiastic student and teacher of Taekwond-Do, James trains and teaches in Surrey where he runs his own club. SELLING POINTS: *Aimed at Taekwond-Do practitioners and martial artists of any level of sparring ability and confidence *This book will be informative, challenging and thought provoking through a combination of detailed explanations and practical exercises *Written for club-level martial artists it offers a unique insight into the principles underpinning today's top international fighters *Superbly illustrated with 603 colour photographs *Master Jim Hogan is an internationally renowned Taekwon-Do instructor, holds a 7th degree black belt and has decades of competition and teaching experience *James Home is a 4th degree belt in Taekwon-Do and assistant instructor of Master Jim Hogan ILLUSTRATIONS 603 colour photographs *

Taekwondo Kyorugi
Taekwondo Kyorugi

Author: Sang H. Kim

Publisher: Turtle Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781880336243

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Taekwondo Kyorugi is the authority on taekwondo sparring. Written by Korean Olympic Gold Medallist Kuk Hyun Chung, WTF Deputy-Secretary General Kyung Myung Lee and renowned martial arts author Sang H Kim, it is a direct translation of the original Korean text. Learn the skills, drills, strategies and methods used by Korean coaches and competitors for years. Footwork, kicks, hand target drills, heavy bag workouts, coaching, combinations, strategy, professional training, opponent analysis, conditioning, weight control, competition tips, official Olympic rules, scientific analysis of scoring and more.

Advanced Taekwondo
Advanced Taekwondo

Author: Adam Gibson

Publisher:

Published: 2006-06-13

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1412249694

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Advanced Taekwondo: Sparring and Hapkido Techniques contains 75 different defenses against: kicks, punches, grabs, and holds. it is an ultimate choice for any martial arts library.

Freestyle Sparring
Freestyle Sparring

Author: Woo Jin Jung

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780736001298

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Techniques and tactics for a competitive edge.

The Martial Arts Manual
The Martial Arts Manual

Author: Simon Scher

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2010-07-02

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1452026149

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The Martial Arts Manual is an indispensable companion to any true martial artist. Sun Tzu's The Art of War aided generals and warriors on the battle field. Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings guided warriors in the way of honor and the sword. Simon Scher's The Martial Arts Manual offers important insights and instruction on Martial arts strategy, training, and philosophy. This is not a “how to” book with step by step pictures, or a “5 easy steps” to perfect technique in some specific Martial art. This manual is designed to aid any Martial artist from any background reach his or her ultimate martial goal and purpose.

Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks
Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks

Author: Marc De Bremaeker

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-04-17

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 1462905587

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A well-placed kick can mean the difference between victory and defeat in a fight! This illustrated guide to martial arts kicks provides the reader with a wealth of information on 89 different types of kicks from various styles. This martial arts book features kicks from Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Kempo, Capoeira, Jeet Kune Do, and more. In a self-defense situation, there is no room for defeat. Readers will learn how to unleash a devastating barrage of kicks to throw their opponents off guard and leave every match in victory. The Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks has one purpose: to help readers hone their kicking proficiency so that they can readily deploy the most powerful tool in the fighter's repertoire. It contains thousands of photos and diagrams to show readers exactly how to perform all of the 89 kicks inside this book. Packed with full-color photos, detailed diagrams and a companion DVD featuring 50 of the most powerful kicks, this book is required reading for every martial artist who wants to sharpen and expand their kicking skills. You'll learn all about: Front Kicks Side Kicks Roundhouse Kicks Back Kicks Hook Kicks Crescent Kicks And many more!

TAEKWONDO PATTERNS
TAEKWONDO PATTERNS

Author: Jim Hogan

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2012-08-01

Total Pages: 575

ISBN-13: 184797435X

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The martial art of Taekwon-Do was initially developed by the Korean military in the 1950s and spread internationally with the formation of the International Taekwon-Do Federation [ITF] in 1966. Taekwon-Do has continued to develop and it is now one of the most popular martial arts, with some eight million students worldwide and perhaps best known for its spectacular kicking and power demonstrations. However, Taekwon-Do is first and foremost a modern, scientifically based martial art with a vast array of techniques. Core Taekwon-Do techniques are grouped together in twenty-four patterns (tul), each of which is a progressively more complex series of self-defence moves against one or more imaginary opponents, and which must be mastered by students as they advance through the Taekwon-Do grading system. This unique book is specifically designed to help guide Taekwon-Do students through the first nine patterns that take them up to 1st degree black belt grade.

Sport Karate Point Sparring
Sport Karate Point Sparring

Author: Ed Yuncza

Publisher:

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9780983800804

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Finally, a book dedicated specifically to Sport Karate point sparring! Learn what the successful fighters do and become a more successful point fighter. Whether your goal is the national tournament circuit or sparring at your local school, this easy-to-follow book is sure to improve your sparring abilities. This is an end-to-end comprehensive point sparring "how to" manual written for the beginner to the Black Belt, designed to further your overall understanding of this dynamic and exciting sport. It is also an excellent resource for instructors and coaches too. Some of the topics covered include: Winning sparring drills Hit avoidance principals How to stay at least one step ahead of your opponent at all times Offensive strategies Defensive strategies The most effective techniques to use in the point game Ways to identify and defeat the most common types of fighters found in the sport The most effective footwork and stances to use when point sparring The most common sparring mistakes Tournament tips and winning approaches Learn the natural nullifying techniques that will instantly shut down your opponent's attacks Learn how to increase your fighting speed Other necessary sparring qualities required to be successful How to introduce sparring to new students And much more... Including more than 500 photographs!

Complete Kicking
Complete Kicking

Author: Sang H. Kim

Publisher: Turtle Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9781934903131

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This is a comprehensive guide to the kicks of Taekwondo from white belt to black belt and beyond. Sang H. Kim shares his expert knowledge of fundamental, jumping, spinning and multiple kicks. You will get in-depth instruction for over 40 kicks, including the purpose of the kick, key points to pay attention to when practising, step-by-step execution of the kick, the best targets for each kick, applications for sport fighting and self-defence, plus the most common kicking mistakes and how to fix them. As you progress, you'll also learn exercises designed to improve your kicking flexibility, power, speed and balance. This book goes beyond the basics and explains the concepts behind awesome kicks including how to generate power using your whole body in every kick, how to generate maximum impact, how to use body mechanics to kick higher, and how to get the most out of every practice session. This is the ultimate reference for martial artists of all styles who want to master the art of kicking. Kicks included: Front Kick; Roundhouse Kick; Side Kick; Knee Kick; Raising Kick; Outside Crescent Kick; Inside Crescent Kick; Axe Kick; Whip Kick; Twist Kick; Pushing Kick; Flying Side Kick; Back Kick; Turn Kick; Spin Whip Kick; Hopping Kicks; Jumping Kicks; Jumping Spin Kicks; Multiple Kicks; Combination Kicks.