Old School Perspectives on Taekwon-Do: Applications, Explanations and Explications

by Ciaran McDonald

THE BEST BOOK ON TAEKWON-DO IN YEARS!  Old School Perspectives on Taekwon-do is an original piece of research that helps the reader find the ‘real self-defence’ in their patterns. It contains 200 pages of high quality colour photos: explanations; explications; and applications. It is a must for all who are serious about the beautiful art of Taekwon-do and contains:

SECRET APPLICATIONS – Learn how to use the hidden applications of the patterns for real life self defence. Discover why they are not often taught LOST TECHNIQUES – See: the chokes; the takedowns; the throws; the joint locks; the pressure points; the escapes & counters. See Taekwon-do as a     complete art with practical answers to most common attacks REAL HISTORY – Discover the ‘real’ history of ITF Taekwon-do and its relationship with modern Shotokan and ‘Old School’ Karate and their kata. Learn what is missing from the encyclopaedia BLOCKING & STANCES – Find out how to use both blocking and stances for ‘real combat’ (hosinsul) and get the most from the study (bunkai) of your patterns MONEY BACK GUARANTEE – Buy this book and if it doesn’t help your TKD or your martial studies then you can return the book for a full refund

Forewords from TKD author Stuart Anslow & karate historian/world kata applications expert Patrick McCarthy 9th dan. It does for TKD what Iain Abernethy did for Karate.

Using an historical perspective we can reveal the plethora of close quarter techniques contained within the tuls. This book is for any TKD student who wants to understand the purpose of their patterns. It is essential Taekwon-do reading!

267 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 21, 2019

Reviews

[Frank De · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting and highly original point of view

As a student of both karate and taekwondo I have always been interested in the history of both, in the similarities and differences. This book is a very interesting source of information.

[Gordon W. Kraft III · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read for TKD practitioners

This book offers a deeper understanding of Tkd applications found inside the patterns dispelling the often erroneous explanations that never seem to make any sense.in self-defense applications.