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In Taekwondo: A Technical Manual, renowned Master Gilles Savoie presents the art and science of the popular martial art, showing practitioners how to optimize both body and spirit. While other taekwondo books simply document traditional forms and exercises, this one goes further, providing an in-depth look at the body mechanics and physics of taekwondo movements. Armed with this information, says Master Savoie, the practitioner can improve control, optimize speed, increase power, and maintain balance. Taekwondo: A Technical Manual not only teaches optimal taekwondo technique but emphasizes visualization, balance, and overall wellbeing to enhance athletic abilities, fusing the physical and philosophical components of the art. Also included is an introduction to reflexology theory, teaching basic techniques to help taekwondo practitioners relax and self-treat common muscle aches and pains. Seventy black-and-white photographs and diagrams illustrate each of the movements and techniques described.
Forward by Dr. Chungwon Choue, President of the World Taekwondo Federation: In "Taekwondo: The Illustrated Guide," renowned Master Gilles Savoie has created another great contribution to the sport of Taekwondo. This is an exceptionally detailed analysis of techniques needed to optimally progress in Taekwondo. It is a perfect demonstration of the expertise Master Savoie owns on the sport of Taekwondo. In this inspiring new guide readers are provided with the dos and don'ts of each technique to offer them great success in the sport. The use of a mannequin in the book diagrams provides practitioners an easy to follow demonstration of the exact position of the body for each skill. This incredibly user friendly book should be owned by every Taekwondo practitioner. Master Savoie has beautifully followed his first book, "Taekwondo: A Technical Manual," with yet another valuable artifact for the Taekwondo community to cherish for years to come.
This book provides bio-mechanical principles that are the foundation for the development of high-performance Taekwondo techniques. Hip motion is paramount in Taekwondo, but transferring the power of the hip to the kicking foot presents a great challenge. Readers of this book will be able to master this challenge. The reader will also learn the precise positions of the body which serve as leverage points. The pages following include detailed pictures portraying bio-mechanics - such as proper weight transfer. The author details mind power, visualization and other methods that develop the level of self-awareness necessary to become a well-balanced athlete and person. I recommend this book. It respects TaekwondoÕs origins, yet takes a fully science-based approach, providing a detailed guide to the sportÕs underlying movement principles. Read it and be informed! Dr. Chungwon Choue, WT President
Preface du President de la Federation Mondiale du Taekwondo, Dr. Chungwon Choue: Dans Taekwondo: Le Guide Illustre, le renomme Maitre Gilles R. Savoie a apporte une autre grande contribution au sport de Taekwondo. Il s'agit d'une analyse minutieuse des techniques necessaires pour progresser d'une facon optimale en Taekwondo. Ce guide est une parfaite demonstration de l'expertise que Maitre Savoie possede sur le sport du Taekwondo. Dans ce nouveau guide, le lecteur est expose aux erreurs populaires et comment les corriger afin d'obtenir un grand succes dans ce sport. L'utilisation d'un mannequin dans les schemas du livre offre aux athletes une methode facile demontrant la position exacte du corps pour chaque technique. Ce livre incroyablement accessible a tous, est recommande pour tous les groupes de pratiquants du Taekwondo.
This book provides bio-mechanical principles that are the foundation for the development of high-performance Taekwondo techniques. Hip motion is paramount in Taekwondo, but transferring the power of the hip to the kicking foot presents a great challenge. Readers of this book will be able to master this challenge. The reader will also learn the precise positions of the body which serve as leverage points. The pages following include detailed pictures portraying bio-mechanics - such as proper weight transfer. The author details mind power, visualization and other methods that develop the level of self-awareness necessary to become a well-balanced athlete and person. I recommend this book. It respects TaekwondoÕs origins, yet takes a fully science-based approach, providing a detailed guide to the sportÕs underlying movement principles. Read it and be informed! Dr. Chungwon Choue, WT President
Le taekwondo est un art martial et une discipline olympique dans la catégorie des sports de combat. C'est aussi une discipline d'autodéfense, utile non seulement en cas d'agression, mais aussi pour faire face à différents obstacles que la vie peut semer sur notre route. Sur le plan technique, Maître Savoie explique la thèse qu'il a présentée au Kukkiwon (quartier générale du taekwondo en Corée) dans le cadre d'un examen pour l'obtention de sa ceinture noire 6e dan. Cette thèse repose sur un mouvement de hanche qu'il a développé, soit un mouvement de propulsion au lieu d'un geste de rotation. Ce mouvement permet à l'athlète d'augmenter sa force de frappe, sa vitesse et sa maî...
Ce livre fournit des principes biomécaniques qui sont à la base du développement de la performance des techniques de Taekwondo, le tout d'une manière facile à comprendre. Gilles explique comment le déclenchement de différentes parties du corps en séquence augmente la vitesse, la puissance et le contrôle. Le lecteur apprendra également les positions précises du corps qui servent de points de levier. Les pages suivantes comprennent des images détaillées décrivant la bio-mécanique - comme le transfert de poids approprié. L'auteur détaille le pouvoir de l'esprit, la visualisation et d'autres méthodes qui développent le niveau de conscience de soi nécessaire pour devenir un athlète et une personne équilibrés.Je recommande ce livre. Il respecte les origines du Taekwondo et adopte une approche entièrement scientifique, fournissant un guide détaillé des principes de mouvement sous-jacents du sport. Lisez-le et soyez informé! Dr. Chungwon Choue, Président de WT
Author Jennifer MacKay provides an in-depth volume on the ancient sport of Taekwondo. Readers will learn about the physics and biomechanics of the sport. They will appreciate the amount of fitness and training that is involved to be great at the sport. Additionally, they'll learn about nutrition, injuries, and the psychology behind Taekwondo.