A Killing Art
The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do, Updated and Revised
$30.39
- Paperback
280 pages
- Release Date
9 August 2016
Summary
The eagerly anticipated updated return of a bestselling martial arts classic
The leaders of Tae Kwon Do, an Olympic sport and one of the world’s most popular martial arts, are fond of saying that their art is ancient and filled with old dynasties and superhuman feats. In fact, Tae Kwon Do is as full of lies as it is powerful techniques. Since its rough beginnings in the Korean military 60 years ago, the art empowered individuals and nations, but its leaders too often …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781770413009 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1770413006 |
| Author: | Alex Gillis |
| Publisher: | ECW Press,Canada |
| Imprint: | ECW Press,Canada |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 280 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 9 August 2016 |
| Weight: | 372g |
| Dimensions: | 27mm x 227mm x 162mm |
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“Fascinating, fast-paced, and reads more like a spy novel than a history.” – Quill & Quire “A suspenseful
“A suspenseful and meticulously written history of the martial art.” — Tae Kwon Do Times“Fascinating, fast-paced, and reads more like a spy novel than a history.” — Quill & Quire
About The Author
Alex Gillis
Alex Gillis is a journalist and university writing instructor in Toronto. He has trained in various styles of Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts for approximately 35 years. He first heard the incredible tales of the art from one of his instructors and entered the back rooms and high-stakes world of Choi Hong-Hi, Kim Un-yong, and other Tae Kwon Do leaders to find the truth about their art.
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