Customer Reviews

Tae Kwon Do Basics, Techniques and Forms: The Indomitable Martial Art of Korea

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I bought this book for my 7 year old grandson who has just begun learning TKD in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where learning the art is very popular among young beginners.

Although my grandson has a little trouble with some of the words in the book, I am amazed at how well he can read and understand the written instructions. It appears that the author has gone to great lengths to assure the book can be read by young beginners.

I believe the feature that attracted my grandson to this book was the quality and color scheme of the photographic images. The images are large and clear enough to see important details with regard to the hands and feet.

Two areas that could stand a little improvement are: the book needs an index and, in a few moves, more pictures are needed to clarify turning movements.

On the positive side, the stretching techniques are very good, as are the sections on kicking and punching.

All-in-all, the book is a good learning tool.

This is the only taekwondo book I own and it has served me very well. The section on stretching is wonderful. The photos, in general, are great. I refer to it regularly, especially the chapter covering the poomsae. I feel that this book has the right balance for anyone in their first year of taekwondo: clear instruction, great photos, and enough depth to give a feel for the subject.

I wish this book was available when I started learning tae kwon do. The photos are great, the text is great and the book is a perfect adjunct to tkd class. Even now, after receiving ten years of instruction in tae kwon do, the book is an excellent, comprehensive resource.

I'm a beginner and like this book for it's illustrations, so clear. White belt for now and inching up as I get stronger and wiser. Supplements my classwork and fills in with some stretches that were new to me. The price here is especially good, liked the discount!

I bought this book for my Grandson and he just loves it! He said it was the best Christmas Gift ever! He loved all the color photos and the description was so easy to understand I could follow it too! Can't wait until GrandMaster Park's next book comes out!!!

This book co-authored by Taekwondo Hall of Famer GM Dong Keun Park
offers much for both the beginning and advanced student. The photos and
explanation of techniques are clear and crisp. Highly recommended!

Gerard Robbins,
3 Times National Taekwondo Champion
Competitor / 2nd World Taekwondo Championships

This book is great if you want a basic reference for kicking and punching techniques, forms, sparring, etc. I was hoping for more of the theory and reasoning behind the art. In my opinion, it is best to clarify any questions of physical technique with a good teacher, rather than a book, so I try not to rely too heavily on the technical suggestions.

This is the best Martial Arts book for TaeKwonDo ever! Great photos and instruction. Clear and easy to follow.

"This is an excellent reference for beginners or advance tae know do enthusiast. It really helped me master tae kwon do forms and one-step sparring for my promotion tests. Not to mention that it is very user friendly and easy to understand."

This is one of the best books out there. The pictures and explinations of the moves are very clear. Plus the pictures are in color. It is very easy to see how to execute the moves. If you want to grow in or even refresh your skills, this is the book for you.