Advanced Taekwondo: Sparring and Hapkido Techniques (Paperback)

by Adam Gibson (Author) "I would like to warmly thank the reader for their interest in this book..." (more)
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About the Author
Adam Gibson is a Martial Arts expert from Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. He is currently the only instructor in Canada to be certified by Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, undefeated World Kickboxing Champion. Adam is also the author of Taekwondo Sparring: For the Ring and the Street

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Introduction

I would like to warmly thank the reader for their interest in this book. This book was designed to give the beginner and black belt level martial artist a quick easy reference manual of how to deal with a large variation of different types of attacks that one may encounter in sparring or in a street situation. Most students when first beginning in a martial arts program are more interested in the actual defensive techniques than in kata (forms/patterns). Kata and/or traditional drills are usually based more on discipline rather than actual combat realism or knowledge. In much of the Kata practice today the students and even master level black belts don't even know what all the moves actually represent. Kata practice can be very important for development of good stances, footwork, concentration, focus, but still lacks the actual hands on practice necessary to develop good combat skills. Working with a partner is very important when developing your techniques. It allows you to test techniques in a controlled environment to see where you are weak and strong. It also allows you to see where your opponent is weak and strong. This book will give the martial artist a very strong base to improve one's defensive strategies but also start to learn how to develop techniques of their own. I hope all that read this book will gain knowledge that they could not find in other places. Good luck and have fun in your training.

Knowledge is Power,
Adam Gibson

Product Details

• Paperback: 162 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (August 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553698258
• ISBN-13: 978-1553698258
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #831,450 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, Needs More, April 20, 2006

By	Ian Gordon "Ian" (Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY) - See all my reviews

I was able to read this book thoroughly the other day and it didn't really have much in the terms of written content, most of it is just pictures with descriptions of the techniques and how to execute them.

If you are looking for a book with a bit of theory and something with written substance, this really isn't the book for you. However, if you work well with pictures and explanations then you might just do well with this book.

One thing I wanted to see more of those, since the book was in kind of a picture with description style was, more pictures, particularly those close-ups with hand placement and maybe arrows with movement, other than that, it was fine, no real complaints.