{"product_id":"9783777423920","title":"The Art of Self: An Interpretation of Traditional Taekwon-Do","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaekwon-do is a well-trod path to self-improvement, an “art of self.\" The philosophy of taekwon-do is simple yet profoundly powerful: To cultivate a strong body and sound ethical and moral character in each practitioner is to contribute to a more peaceful world. If you practice, you will develop increased physical fitness, but you will also discover new stores of mental and spiritual strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Ippen is a fifth-degree black belt and a Grandmaster in taekwon-do. He has taught traditional taekwon-do since 1995 and opened a \u003ci\u003edojang,\u003c\/i\u003e the Traditional Taekwon-Do Center in Honolulu, in 2009. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Self\u003c\/i\u003e is the culmination of almost twenty years of intense study and practice, offering Ippen’s interpretation of the traditional taekwon-do philosophy. Elucidating the aspects of a taekwon-do practice, Ippen guides practitioners and non-practitioners alike through an accessible process for incorporating the moral and philosophical precepts of taekwon-do to achieve an empowered and harmonious state of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirmer Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47048928624880,"sku":"9783777423920","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9783777423920_p0.jpg?v=1763683284","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783777423920","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}