This is a one-stop reference for martial arts students, instructors and coaches that includes over 200 new and traditional martial arts exercises, games and drills for developing speed, power, flexibility, timing, co-ordination, agility, balance, and mental strength. It includes: variations for individuals, partners and groups; detailed explanations of fitness concepts; Injury prevention; diet and nutrition; beginner, intermediate and black belt workout plans; exercise cautions; Martial arts applications for all exercises; and, instructor guidelines. It is organised for easy reference.

Ultimate Fitness Through Martial Arts

Kim, Sang H.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Turtle Pr

Martial arts and philosophy have gone hand-in-hand for centuries. In fact, the search for inner peace and harmony has been one of the primary goals of martial artists throughout history. The Art of Harmony by Sang H. Kim carries on this proud tradition with a collection of thoughts and wisdom on the quest for enlightenment and harmony. It is based on the fundamental belief that life is most peaceful and fulfilling when we learn to recognize and take charge of our destiny, knowing when to direct the flow and when to yield. Here are a few of the nearly 200 enlightening passages:  On Success: Keep your eyes fixed on the road to the top, but don't assume you are there just because you see the summit.  On Strategy: If time is gold, timing is diamond.  On Victory: Initial retreat is intended to attain the ultimate victory.  On Life: Know your weakness not to lose. Know your strength to triumph.  Whether you are a student just beginning to discover the depth of the arts or an instructor seeking to pass along wisdom to your students, this book is an excellent addition to your training library.

The Art of Harmony

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Taekwondo Kyorugi is the authority on taekwondo sparring. Written by Korean Olympic Gold Medalist Kuk Hyun Chung, WTF Deputy-Secretary General Kyung Myung Lee and Renowned Martial Arts Author Sang H. Kim, it is a direct translation of the original Korean text. Learn the skills, drills, strategies and methods used by Korean coaches and competitors for years. Footwork, kicks, hand target drills, heavy bag workouts, coaching, combinations, strategy, professional training, opponent analysis, conditioning, weight control, competition tips, official Olympic rules, scientific analysis of scoring, &amp; more! 120 photos

Tae Kwon Do Kyorugi: Olympic Style Sparring

Sports & Outdoors

Chung, Kuk Hyun

Lee, Kyong Myong

Individual Sports

The Art of Harmony is a collection of thoughts and wisdom that will change the way you look at life. In this second edition, author Sang H. Kim has added insightful annecdotes and explanations to the original verses to assist readers in understanding the philosophy of harmony and happiness.

The Art of Harmony: A Guide to Happiness

Revitalize Your Energy with Power Breathing! Martial arts expert and Power Breathing for Life creator Sang H. Kim teaches you breathing exercises that you can do anywhere, in as little as sixty seconds, to relieve stress, increase your fitness level and feel better instantly. New to breathing exercises? Start with Gentle Breathing, a simple way to reconnect with your body and begin your journey toward renewed energy. When you're ready, the core Power Breathing exercises of Steady, Staccato and Explosive breathing combine to create a total body energizing workout that will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized. Finally, give attention to problem areas with Healing Breathing ten exercises to release tension and promote flexibility through controlled breathing. Beyond the exercises and workouts, this book also explains how and why Power Breathing works and how you can get the most out of your breathing practice. It includes variations to make the exercises less strenuous or more challenging depending on your fitness level and walks you step by step through each breathing method using photos, illustrations and easy to understand instructions. Learn the keys to a successful Power Breathing workout, including the unique concept of condensing that is the secret to building inner power and harnessing your body's core energy. Power Breathing is an excellent way of improving lung capacity, strengthening the core muscles of the torso, increasing stamina, reducing stress and channeling inner energy. Its principles can be applied to martial arts training, yoga, tai chi and many aerobic sports.

Power Breathing: Breathe Your Way to Inner Power, Stress Reduction, Performance Enhancement, Optimum Health & Fitness

Exercise & Fitness

Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts

A guide to stretching for martial arts, from the very basics of why you should stretch to detailed workout guidelines for every style and level of martial arts practice. It teaches you nearly 200 flexibility exercises that he has personally used to achieve the highest levels of flexibility.

Turtle Press

Vital Point Strikes: The Art & Science of Striking Vital Targets for Self-Defense and Combat Sports

Vital Point Strikes is a guide to pressure point striking for the average martial artist. Sang H. Kim demystifies the lore of vital point striking and shows you realistic applications of vital point strikes for self-defense and combat sports. For those new to the concept of vital points, he begins by examining the Eastern theory of acupoints, meridians and ki (qi) and the Western scientific concepts of the nervous and circulatory systems, pain threshold and pain tolerance, and the relationship between pain and fear. This synthesis of accepted Eastern and Western theories helps the reader understand what makes vital point striking work and why it can be not only useful in fighting, but deadly. Based on this introduction, you ll learn about 202 vital points for use in fighting including the name, point number, location, involved nerves and blood vessels, applicable techniques, sample applications, and potential results for each point. The points are illustrated in detail on an anatomically correct human model, with English, Chinese, and Korean names as well as point numbers for easy reference. In addition to identifying the vital points, Sang H. Kim gives you detailed information about the type of techniques that work for vital point striking including a discussion of fighting zones and ranges, plexus strikes, stance and footwork, bodily weapons, striking directions and angles and dozens of applications for common empty hand, grappling, groundfighting, knife and gun attacks. Based on over thirty years experience in the martial arts and in-depth research, Sang H. Kim has created one of the most complete books available on the art and science of vital point striking.

Complete Kicking: The Ultimate Guide to Kicks for Martial Arts Self-Defense & Combat Sports

COMPLETE KICKING: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO KICKS FOR MARTIAL ARTS SELF-DEFENSE & COMBAT SPORTS is a comprehensive guide to the kicks of Taekwondo from white belt to black belt and beyond. Sang H. Kim shares his expert knowledge of fundamental, jumping, spinning and multiple kicks. You ll get in-depth instruction for over 40 kicks, including the purpose of the kick, key points to pay attention to when practicing, step-by-step execution of the kick, the best targets for each kick, applications for sport fighting and self-defense, plus the most common kicking mistakes and how to fix them. As you progress, you ll also learn exercises designed to improve your kicking flexibility, power, speed and balance. This book goes beyond the basics and explains the concepts behind awesome kicks including how to generate power using your whole body in every kick, how to generate maximum impact, how to use body mechanics to kick higher, and how to get the most out of every practice session. Complete Kicking is the ultimate reference for martial artists of all styles who want to master the art of kicking.

Complete Taekwondo Poomsae is the most complete reference book available on the Taegeuk, Palgwae and Black Belt Poomsae of WTF style Taekwondo. Grandmasters Kyu Hung Lee and Sang H. Kim have combined their extensive taekwondo knowledge to teach you not only the 25 official taekwondo poomsae, but the meaning of the forms, the principles of Poomsae performance and the philosophy that underlies the techniques. Each Poomsae is thoroughly illustrated with clear and technically precise photos. The instructional text is supplemented with information about the meaning, movement line and symbol of each form as well as the correct execution of each new movement introduced in the form.  In addition to the 25 official Poomsae, the authors explain Poomsae theory and principles to help you understand the underlying concepts of Poomsae practice. Topics covered include:  characteristics of poomsae, 13 fundamental taekwondo techniques, stance, vital targets, bodily wapons, structural principles of poomsae, poomsae creating, movement principles, performance tips, mastery, terminology, origin of Taegeuk and Palgwae, meaning of the trigrams, and complete Korean and English poomsae terminology. Much of this information has never before been translated into English.  The following Poomsae are included:  Poomsae Taegeuk Il Jang     Poomsae Taegeuk Ee Jang     Poomsae Taegeuk Sam Jang     Poomsae Taegeuk Sah Jang     Poomsae Taegeuk Oh Jang    Poomsae Taegeuk Yuk Jang    Poomsae Taegeuk Chil Jang    Poomsae Taegeuk Pal Jang  Poomsae Palgwae Il Jang    Poomsae Palgwae Ee Jang    Poomsae Palgwae Sam Jang    Poomsae Palgwae Sah Jang    Poomsae Palgwae Oh Jang    Poomsae Palgwae Yuk Jang   Poomsae Palgwae Chil Jang   Poomsae Palgwae Pal Jang    Poomsae Koryo    Poomsae Keumgang   Poomsae Taebaek    Poomsae Pyongwon    Poomsae Sipjin   Poomsae Jitae    Poomsae Cheonkwon   Poomsae Hansoo   Poomse Ilyeo

Complete Taekwondo Poomsae: The Official Taegeuk, Palgwae and Black Belt Forms of Taekwondo

Lee, Kyu Hyung

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