Tae Kwon Do: Secrets of Korean Karate [Paperback]

Sihak Henry Cho (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 1992

In this classic volume, illustrated with nearly 1,000 photographs, the author explains when, where, why, and how to best apply the deadly techniques of Tae Kwon Do. This book gives pinpoint explanations of the advantages and disadvantages of each move, analyzing them step by step from offensive, defensive, and counterattacking perspectives. The techniques presented are applicable to any martial arts system, making this book of interest not only to practitioners of Tae Kwon Do but also of karate and kung fu.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sihak Henry Cho is one of the world's top experts in Tae Kwon Do. He has been president of the United Karate Federation; and captain of the Korea University Tae Kwon Do team.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (July 15, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804817049
• ISBN-13: 978-0804817042
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #708,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No better reference work available on the subject., September 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Tae Kwon Do: Secrets of Korean Karate (Paperback)

Outstanding demonstration and explanation of this highly popular style of karate which,moreso than most places great emphasis on foot technique.The text is easy to understand and its' thoroughness of detail and display of skill in technique make it second only to Jordan Roth's masterwork Black Belt Karate.It must be said that this book would probably not serve a novice student too well as there are some moves which could prove difficult to master,like the front and side-limbering kicks and the flying roundhouse kick.This book should perhaps be best viewed as a companion piece to Roth's as there are several techniques not covered in that book,such as the hook kick and the rising heel kick.Great emphasis is placed on sparring so I would say that it is absolutely essential to work with a partner when referring to this book.As one who enjoys the kicking techniques of karate this book definitely comes highly recommended.Class cover shot of a perfectly executed side thrust kick enhances this book's already considerable appeal and usefulness.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Book., February 15, 2002

By 

Bob (Kentucky, USA.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tae Kwon Do: Secrets of Korean Karate (Paperback)

This is the best book on Traditional TKD, or Katate I have ever seen. Keep in mind, this is not Olympic style TKD of the 21st century, this is good old solid Ji Do Kwan, Tae Kwon Do. Master Cho covers things in this book that show TKD to be the "art" it is. Anyone can do the things in this book. It just takes time, and practice.
This book also shows that TKD does indeed have good, solid hand techniques, and defenses.
This book is NOT magic, and do not exspect any "tricks" to make you a master overnight. Master Cho has given a lot of information, and it works. All you need to do is practice!
Get the book!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Korean Martial Arts Bible, November 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Tae Kwon Do: Secrets of Korean Karate (Paperback)

this book is the ultamate book on free fighting and actual combat situation, it covers all grounds on the primary techniques needed to do either and it is very well compiled and written and done in an easy to understand way , you cant get better information on this subject anywhere