{"product_id":"9781891640810","title":"Taekwondo: The Essential Introduction","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe essential introductory text, written by the author of the landmark 896-page book, \"Taekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first introductory text to accurately portray the world's most widely practiced martial art, Taekwondo, in its entirety. Inclusive of virtually all Taekwondo styles, including Olympic-Style, this unprecedented work integrates traditional and modern approaches, sport and self-defense, in a single concise text. Clearly written and expertly designed and photographed by the author of the landmark 896-page \u003ci\u003eTaekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique\u003c\/i\u003e, this unique book is essential reading for anyone seeking a succinct, unbiased, and accurate overview of Taekwondo's history, philosophy, and techniques. It includes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 530 high-quality photographs and 62 illustrations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive chapters on history and philosophy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 150 techniques, spanning basic skills, sport, and self-defense \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcise overviews of Olympic-Style sparring and solo forms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise anatomical drawings of 80 common vital targets \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic material to guide novices during their initial training \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential reading for anyone seeking a concise overview of Taekwondo \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNote: The information in this 128-page book comes from material extracted from the author's 896-page work, \u003ci\u003eTaekwondo: Traditions, Philosophy, Technique\u003c\/i\u003e. Readers seeking a comprehensive presentation of Taekwondo should obtain the larger work. View sample pages, read book reviews, or get more information at marctedeschi.com","brand":"Marc Tedeschi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47059826573552,"sku":"9781891640810","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781891640810_p0.jpg?v=1763609544","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781891640810","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}