Kuk Sool

Author : R. Barry Harmon
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781457557552

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Kuk Sool Goong: Korean Martial Art Archery by R. Barry Harmon Pdf

Korean traditional archery known as “Kukgung” (국궁) (alternate spelling “Kuk Goong”) is practiced throughout Korea and in many parts of the world. I will be using the alternate spelling “Kuk Goong” throughout this book. Kuk Goong is a beautiful and compelling art. There is a copious amount of information about Kuk Goong (Kukgung국궁) published and available on the internet so I will not say much about it except as it applies to our World Kuk Sool Association® (WKSA®) martial art archery. This book is meant to introduce readers to the training and practice of “Kuk Sool Goong” (국술궁). Kuk Sool (국술) is a Korean traditional martial art that includes the training and practice of Korean martial art archery. The World Kuk Sool Association® (WKSA®) martial art archery uses the same fundamental equipment as “Kuk Goong” and the first posture is the same. After that WKSA® teaches many different postures and distances for shooting and that makes it (or us) different from “Traditional Kuk Goong”. I will introduce the archery requirements and rules for World Kuk Sool Association® (WKSA®) competition as well as the fundamental, intermediate and advanced postures for training in “Kuk Sool Goong” (Kuk Sool archery). I will also introduce Kuk Sool Goong Shi Juhn “Arrow Shooting Battle.” Sometimes it’s also called “Archery Sparring.” This book is meant to introduce the reader to traditional Korean martial art archery as taught and practiced by the World Kuk Sool Association®.

Author : Robert HILL
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780557016631

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World of Martial Arts ! by Robert HILL Pdf

The martial arts are various methods of armed and unarmed combat, originally used in warfare in the Far East and shaped by Oriental philosophical concepts. The history of martial arts is challenging to document precisely, because of the lack of historical records, secretive nature of the teacher-student relationships and political circumstances during much of its history. The martial arts are popular in many parts of the world today as forms of self-defense, law enforcement tactics, competitive sports, and exercises for physical fitness. Among them are KARATE , Kung fu, jujitsu, JUDO, aikido, Tai chi chuan, Sumo wrestling, and kendo. This informative book takes it's reader on a journey throughout time and across the globe for a close up look at the history of many martial arts styles .

Author : Choon-Ok Jade Harmon,Ana Maria Rodriguez
Publisher : Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781455615490

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Iron Butterfly, The by Choon-Ok Jade Harmon,Ana Maria Rodriguez Pdf

Choon-Ok Harmon was born soon after the Korean War, when South Korea was experiencing extreme poverty. This memoir describes the hardships she tried to overcome to achieve a better life. She moves to the U.S. and, through patience and perseverance, pursues her dream of becoming a martial artist.

Author : Jessie Bowen
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781387161539

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2017 Who's Who in the Martial Arts by Jessie Bowen Pdf

Who's Who In The Martial Arts Legends Edition 2017 Who's Who in the Martial Arts Autobiography Book Volume 3 We Proudly Pay Tribute to Grand Master Jhoon Rhee and Extend Our Great Gratitude for His Life of Dedication and Service to So Many in the Martial Arts World. Many great Martial Artists have lost the chance to tell their life story. We want to preserve and share their journey with the world through the Who's Who in the Martial Arts Book. This autobiographical publication serves as a history book for today's Martial Artists. It is an essential guide for learning the history of our martial arts pioneers who have paved the way for today's martial arts. The book features over 250 martial artists sharing their journey, hard work, and personal achievements. Without the help and support of Grandmaster Jeff Smith and Joe Corley, this book would not have been possible.

Author : Daniel Kogan,Sun-Jin Kim
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462905157

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Tuttle Dictionary Martial Arts Korea, China & Japan by Daniel Kogan,Sun-Jin Kim Pdf

Featuring translations of terms from Korean, Chinese and Japanese this dictionary is a must have for any serious martial arts practitioner. The modern martial artist requires more than a mere vocabulary listing. The modern practitioner wants an in–depth exploration not only of the equivalency of meaning but also the cultural and historical background of the terms relevant to the martial arts. To answer that need, this dictionary includes: Over 7,100 of the most important martial arts terms in Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Okinawan Full description of techniques Weapons Styles Martial Arts Masters This martial arts dictionary is a must have for every martial arts student. With its culturally relevant terminology, this book includes everything to satisfy both traditional purists and eclectic practitioners. As this is the combined work of four separate compilers, each a specialist in a region's language and martial arts, this is in fact four dictionaries in one. Each compiler's expertise contributes to the consistent high quality and linguistic accuracy throughout.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1712 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
ISBN : UCAL:B4436986

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West's Federal Supplement by Anonim Pdf

Author : R. Barry Harmon
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Martial arts
ISBN : 9781598585636

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5,000 Years of Korean Martial Arts by R. Barry Harmon Pdf

"5000 Years of Korean Martial Art" is a one of a kind history book. No other Korean martial art history book on the market is as complete and in-depth. Citing historical references for support, and featuring many rare pictures and some images that are not available from any other published source. This book attempts to place Korean martial arts in it's proper historical perspective in relationship to Chinese and Japanese martial arts. Both Chinese and Japanese martial arts have well known and documented histories, so much so that they have completely overshadowed Korean martial art history. I have attempted to compensate for that overshadowing by focusing on the successes of the Korean martial arts throughout history. Barry Harmon has a BA degree in "Psychosomatics and Alternative Healing Studies" from San Francisco State University. He has an acupuncture degree from the San Francisco College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is certified nationally through the NCCAOM and license to practice acupuncture in Texas. In addition to his academics, he has been training and studying martial arts since 1965 and Kuk Sool Won since 1971. In 2002 KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) featured Master Harmon and his family in an hour long documentary which was aired throughout South Korea. Master Harmon currently holds an 9th degree black belt in Kuk Sool Won and has been featured in numerous martial arts magazines. In 2005 he was chosen by Tae Kwan Do Times magazine as instructor of the year. He has taught martial arts in many countries around the world including South Korea."

Author : Martin Faulks
Publisher : Coronet
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781444764420

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The Path of the Ninja by Martin Faulks Pdf

By turns thrilling, funny and spiritually enlightening, this is the real-life Martial Arts adventure. Martin Faulks grew up in a Norfolk village. Returning from library with a friend one day they were attacked by a gang of older boys. Martin ran away leaving his friend to be beaten up. He vowed that would never happen again. He trained in the martial arts in his teens with growing success, he gained his black belt and even won tournaments but he wanted something more. He wanted to train as a Ninja. So started a series of initiations that would take him eventually to being trained by the Dalai Lama's bodyguard and travelling to Japan stay with the Yamabushi, the legendary spiritual teachers of the Ninja, living in the mountains of Japan.

Author : R. Barry Harmon
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781457543418

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The Power of Pressure Points by R. Barry Harmon Pdf

“This Book introduces martial artists to the most effective and commonly used pressure points”. R. Barry Harmon, License Acupuncturist, 9th Dahn Black Belt in the World Kuk Sool Association Any mistakes in the research or information in this book is the total and complete responsibility of the writer. In no way should any contributors be held responsible for the writer’s opinions or mistakes. This book is meant to help martial artists understand the power, use, and effectiveness of using pressure points for striking and grabbing purposes. This book will cover the most effective, the most common, and the most practical pressure points in martial arts; therefore, I will not cover every single pressure point that is used in martial art, acupuncture or healing. It will also include points or areas that are not regular pressure points but specific common areas that are used for martial art striking or grabbing. I will not be discussing the anatomical or energetic effects of each point when struck but the effects of the strike on the pressure point. In other words, I explain what may happen to the individual when a particular pressure point is hit. It was a very difficult decision to choose how much information to place in this book. The goal of this book is to include enough information to help the reader understand the pressure points and their possibilities. I have tried to avoid overwhelming the reader with more information than most martial artists are interested in studying. That said, I decided to include a little more information than most might be interested in concerning the theories of Ki, Um (Yin) -Yang, Five Elements, Channel theory, and pressure points. This information is specifically included for those martial artists that are interested in a more in-depth study.

Author : Bram Frank
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 647 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781300575672

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WHFSC Grandmaster's Council: a compendium of the world's leading Grandmasters by Bram Frank Pdf

This a compendium of the world's greatest council of Grandmasters. These Grandmasters both past and present represent an amazing history of the martial arts. It contains their bios told as they want it heard and seen along with pictures past and present of these Grandmasters. The WHFSC World Head of Family Sokeship Council brings together Grandmasters and Sokes from every style of martial arts to a yearly meeting, with an awards dinner, Hall of Fame and seminars sessions given by the Grandmasters themselves. Included in the book are some of the upcoming masters in the martial arts.

Author : Jonathan Snowden,Kendall Shields
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 717 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781554908448

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The MMA Encyclopedia by Jonathan Snowden,Kendall Shields Pdf

' "Did you see the big fight this weekend'" The question used to be about boxing matches, when the giants of the fight world were Mike Tyson and Roy Jones. Now fans are leaving the sweet science in droves for the combat sport of the future: mixed martial arts (MMA). MMA has drawn millions on cable and network television, as well as out-performed professional wrestling and boxing on pay-per-view. Fans are attracted to the sport, but unlike boxing (where strategy and technique are limited to using both your left and right hands), an MMA fight can be surprisingly complicated. The MMA Encyclopedia puts the fighters, the facts, and the fundamentals of the world's fastest growing sport at your fingertips as the definitive reference guide to mixed martial arts. The encyclopedia will break the MMA language barrier for those who don't know a wristlock from a wristwatch, while at the same time offering perspective and analysis that will entertain the hardcore fan who already has the basics down pat. With three appendices that detail the results of every MMA'fight in history, this the ultimate reference book for the ultimate sport.

Author : Michael DeMarco
Publisher : Via Media Publishing
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781893765399

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Taekyon: The Korean Martial Art by Michael DeMarco Pdf

When people discuss Korean martial arts, they rarely mention taekyon. They are usually totally unfamiliar with the name because there hasn’t been much written about it. The four chapters in this anthology give an excellent overview of taekyon as a system noted for it’s dance-like qualities and combative style, especially for leg techniques. Taekyon stands unique as it represents most closely to a pure Korean martial tradition. Chapter one by Stanley Henning gives a detailed overview of martial arts in Korea. From the beginning, Korean martial arts were intertwined with those of China. Even the historical references to Korean martial arts are all in Chinese. The author concludes that traditional Korean martial arts are but a vague memory, with taekyon being the sole survivor. In the next chapter, Robert Young skillfully presents what is known about taekyon. With over 150 years of verifiable history, taekyon is the most thoroughly documented of Korean martial arts. Its skills and techniques greatly differ from those of other modern Korean styles. It is the only plausible candidate for the descendant of ancient subak. This well-researched chapter includes theory and techniques and lineage chart. Dr. Willy Pieter expands upon the historical development of Korean martial sports as presented by Young. There is an emphasis on the hwarang (“flower boy”) and their presence in Korean culture and martial traditions in particular. The etymology of Korean martial systems are questioned. The final chapter by Yung Ouyang offers a fuller picture of what taekyon represents as a moving art. Traditionally, taekyon was a game as well as a martial art, so many did not credit taekyon for its combative elements. It has largely been ignored by those interested in the fighting arts. It is gaining recognition as a legitimate heir to the traditional Korean martial arts, but is also undergoing influences from Japanese traditions and Western sports. Taekyon deserves to be recognized for its uniqueness among the martial arts of Asia. This anthology will serve as solid reference for all interested in the Korean combative traditions, and especially taekyon for its aesthetic appeal as a form of dance and graceful yet powerful combative method.

Author : Chris Crudelli
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780756651855

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The Way of the Warrior by Chris Crudelli Pdf

Drawing on the vast body of styles practiced around the world, including ancient and obscure styles from every continent on the planet, The Way of the Warrior is an indispensable, one-stop reference work for anyone interested in the martial-arts canon.

Author : K.G. Ring
Publisher : Brass Ring Publishing
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798985620917

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Flight by K.G. Ring Pdf

In a world teetering on the brink of transformation, one ordinary woman discovers an extraordinary gift that holds the key to its destiny. But standing in her path is a formidable Alliance resolved to suppress her discovery. Meet Olivia, a determined force for a new era.

As Olivia unveils her newfound ability to take flight, her aspiration to share it with the world takes an unexpected turn. Fate intervenes, and she finds herself a fugitive, hunted not only by relentless federal agents but also by deadly Alliance operatives. The dream of proving herself seems distant as survival becomes her immediate goal.

In her struggle, each step fraught with danger, Olivia finds unlikely allies. Balancing her own life on a knife's edge, she faces a moral dilemma–can she ask others to risk everything for her cause? As threats intensify, time becomes her enemy. Can she endure the peril, protect her friends, and pave the way for a brighter future?

FLIGHT marks the beginning of the Ordinary^Super series, a captivating work by K.G. Ring. Blending intriguing scientific possibilities with elements of spirituality and heart-racing martial art, this is a saga that will ignite your imagination.

If you crave fiction that pushes the boundaries of science and human potential while weaving a gripping tale of resilience, FLIGHT is a journey you won't want to miss.

Author : Waysun "Johnny" Tsai,Paula Lazarz
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781600780820

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Practical Kung-Fu Street Defense by Waysun "Johnny" Tsai,Paula Lazarz Pdf

World-renowned Kung Fu Master Waysun “Johnny” Tsai shares his practical self defense techniques in this book, which allows one to understand and control combat distances and defense angles. Shaolin Kung Fu offers a unique understanding of violence and how to avoid conflict, yet even with these tools, situations arise that force the use of these methods. Tsai explains each move with photographs in a detailed format, explaining ways to protect oneself, read an opponent, block the assault, and injure the attacker. Techniques explained in this instructional guide include how to defend against an attacker’s punch, kick, or grab, knowing which target areas to utilize when caught in a bear hug grab, and ways to attack quickly to defend against a knife or multiple attackers. These proven methods have been used by women, executives, and FBI agents, among others, to provide personal confidence to help them defend themselves in any threatening situation.