Traditional Taekwondo: Core Techniques, History, and Philosphy - Hardcoverby Doug Cook (Author), Richard Chun (Foreword by) Discover the original purpose and training of taekwondo The principles and techniques illustrated in this book, having been handed down over the decades, if not centuries, emphasize a core philosophy rich in defensive strategy. Taekwondo, literally translated, can be defined as "foot, hand way" or "the way of smashing with hands and feet." Such descriptive nomenclature understandably implies a