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If you are interested in the history of Tae Kwon Do, General Choi, Korean history or martial arts in general then this book is a great read.
Writen by Alex Gillis a investigative journalist who has trained in Tae Kwon Do for over 25 years, this book looks into the history and tales around Tae Kwon Do and how it all started. Sometimes I find people do the minimum theory for gradings and that’s it, it’s a real shame because the story of Tae Kwon Do is very interesting. If you are interested in buying this book to further your Tae Kwon Do knowledge please use the link below. “Obscure documents, Korean-language books, and in-depth interviews with tae kwon do pioneers tell the tale of the origin of the most popular martial art. In 1938, tae kwon do began at the end of a poker game in a tiny village in a remote corner of what is now North Korea by Choi Hong-Hi, who began the martial art, and his nemesis, Kim Un-Yong, who developed the Olympic style and became one of the most powerful, controversial men in sports. The story follows Choi from the 1938 poker game where he fought for his life, through high-class geisha houses where the art was named, and into the Vietnam War where the martial art evolved into a killing art. The techniques cut across all realms—from the late 1960s when tae kwon do–trained Korean CIA agents kidnapped people in the United States and Europe to the 1970s when Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and other Hollywood stars mastered the art’s new kicks. Tae kwon do is also a martial art for the 21st century, one of merciless techniques, indomitable men, and justice pumped on steroids.”
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Students grading for their black belts in April are required to attend the following sessions. Mock Grading Sunday 18th March, 1.00pm Belper Leisure Centre, John O'Gaunts Way, Belper DE56 0DA. Black Belt Pre Grading Training Sunday 8th April, 13.00 to 14.30 Belper Leisure Centre, John O'Gaunts Way, Belper DE56 0DA. Black Belt Pre Grading Training Sunday 15th April, 13.00 to 14.30 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Pkwy, Derby DE24 8JB, UK The black belt grading will be held in Bristol on 20th, 21st & 22nd April.  This years TAGB English Championships will be held at Worcester Arena on Sunday 25th March 2018. There are divisions for everyone, Juniors, Cadets, Adults, Executives, Team Events and The Ultimate Striker. Entry forms can be downloaded from our Dropbox folder or see us at class for a copy.  The next colour belt grading is on Saturday 3rd March at Newcastle College address: Gordon Banks Sports Centre, Newcastle-under-Lyme College, Knutton Lane, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB.
Entry forms are on Dropbox. The deadline for entries is Saturday 24th February. |
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