Traditional Taekwondo: Core Techniques, History, and Philosophy Book by Doug Cook Shooto Uno & Mitsuoka

Uno & Mitsuoka

Masaaki Hatsumi is the living history of Ninjutsu in the modern era and more than an important figure he is also a charismatic and interesting human being

hidden in the shadows of history

While the mental and physical aspects of karate are daunting and causes many to stop training

O Soto Gari from behind the neck

Traditional Taekwondo: Core Techniques, History, and Philosophy Book by Doug Cook Shooto Uno & MitsuokaDiscover the original purpose and training of taekwondo The principles and techniques illustrated in this book, having been handed down over the decades, if not centuries, emphasize a core philosophy rich in defensive strategy. Taekwondo, literally translated, can be defined as "foot, hand way" or "the way of smashing with hands and feet." Such descriptive nomenclature understandably implies a curriculum rich in self defense. Too often, however, this