EAN: 9781565915312

Bilder-Quelle: averdo

From ancient survival to modern self-mastery this book reveals how martial arts evolved across cultures-and how Taekwondo in the hands of a 70-year master points the way to its future. Before the formation of the state fighting was a means of survival but after the formation of the state it was developed as a way to strengthen military power. The development of various weapons dampened the momentum of fighting as a means of combat but today it has evolved into a variety of martial arts and has become a place for hobbies health promotion self-defense and character education. There are many traditional martial arts around the world each reflecting its own culture and history. Every martial art has been shaped and developed into its current form by encountering martial arts from neighboring countries. Even today martial arts are constantly evolving as they interact with each other through international sporting events. This book shows how certain martial arts have become what they are today and how the people who practice them are working to keep their traditions alive. The Taekwondo section written by an author who has practiced the art for nearly 70 years covers the history philosophy techniques and training methods of Taekwondo as well as the differences between Taekwondo as a mudo (martial art) and Taekwondo as a sport which you won't find in other books on Taekwondo. By understanding other martial arts we learn about ourselves-how far we've come and where we are now. Most importantly it can be a guide to where we want to go in the future. By learning the past and present of martial arts introduced in this book we will be able to develop Taekwondo and other martial arts in a better direction and present a new vision for the future.

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