Taekwondo Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior

by Cook, Doug

• ISBN13: 9781886969933
• ISBN10: 1886969930
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-25
• Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center

Summary

Although millions of people around the world practice this fascinating art, very few know the real story behind it.

Author Biography

Doug Cook holds a 5th Dan Black Belt in the Korean martial art of taekwondo and is certified as an instructor and in rank by the United States Taekwondo Association and the Kukkiwon. He is the author of two best-selling books focusing on taekwondo entitled, Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior and Traditional Taekwondo: Core Techniques, History, and Philosophy, a finalist in ForeWord magazine's Book of the Year Award. All editions are published by YMAA Publication Center, Inc., and are available online and at booksellers throughout the world.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Preface	xi
Acknowledgements	xiii
In the Shadow of the Hwarang	1	(10)
A House of Discipline	11	(16)
A Code of Honor	27	(10)
The Holistic Approach	37	(8)
The Enemy Within	45	(6)
Measurable Goals	51	(6)
Poom-Se-Moving Meditation	57	(14)
The Student/Teacher Relationship	71	(10)
With Total Commitment	81	(6)
Ki-The Universal Life Force	87	(8)
The Benefits of Meditation	95	(12)
Personal Defense-Shields and Weapons	107	(14)
The Warrior Way	121	(12)
Indomitable Spirit-The Power to Prevail	133	(12)
Martial Art Versus Martial Sport	145	(14)
Beyond Black Belt: Staying the Course	159	(10)
An Action Philosophy	169	(8)
Do: A Way of Life	177	(8)
Epilogue: Warriors of a Different War	185	(6)
Appendix A: The Training and Dynamic Meditation of Kyung Won University	191	(6)
Appendix B: Dynamic Meditation	197	(8)
Appendix C: Martial Arts Organizations	205	(2)
Appendix D: Korean/English Translations for Taekwondo Terms and Techniques	207	(4)
Glossary	211	(6)
Bibliography	217	(1)
About the Author	218	(1)
Index	219