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5,000 Years Of Korean Martial Arts: The Heritage Of The Hermit Kingdom Warriors
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5000 Years Of Korean Martial Art Is A One Of A Kind History Book. No Other Korean Martial Art History Book On The Market Is As Complete And Indepth. Citing Historical References For Support, And Featuring Many Rare Pictures And Some Images That Are Not Available From Any Other Published Source. This Book Attempts To Place Korean Martial Arts In It'S Proper Historical Perspective In Relationship To Chinese And Japanese Martial Arts. Both Chinese And Japanese Martial Arts Have Well Known And Documented Histories, So Much So That They Have Completely Overshadowed Korean Martial Art History. I Have Attempted To Compensate For That Overshadowing By Focusing On The Successes Of The Korean Martial Arts Throughout History. Barry Harmon Has A Ba Degree In Psychosomatics And Alternative Healing Studies From San Francisco State University. He Has An Acupuncture Degree From The San Francisco College Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine. He Is Certified Nationally Through The Nccaom And License To Practice Acupuncture In Texas. In Addition To His Academics, He Has Been Training And Studying Martial Arts Since 1965 And Kuk Sool Won Since 1971. In 2002 Kbs (Korean Broadcasting System) Featured Master Harmon And His Family In An Hour Long Documentary Which Was Aired Throughout South Korea. Master Harmon Currently Holds An 9Th Degree Black Belt In Kuk Sool Won And Has Been Featured In Numerous Martial Arts Magazines. In 2005 He Was Chosen By Tae Kwan Do Times Magazine As Instructor Of The Year. He Has Taught Martial Arts In Many Countries Around The World Including South Korea.
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- Q: What is the main focus of '5,000 Years of Korean Martial Arts'? A: The book provides a comprehensive history of Korean martial arts, placing it within the context of Chinese and Japanese martial arts, and includes historical references and rare images.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is R. Barry Harmon, who holds a BA degree in Psychosomatics and Alternative Healing Studies and has been training in martial arts since 1965.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 248 pages.
- Q: When was '5,000 Years of Korean Martial Arts' published? A: The book was published on August 12, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include photographs? A: Yes, the book features many rare pictures and images that are not available from any other published source.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in martial arts? A: While the book covers historical perspectives and successes of Korean martial arts, it may be more suitable for readers interested in the history rather than practical instruction.
- Q: What topics are covered in '5,000 Years of Korean Martial Arts'? A: The book discusses the history of Korean martial arts, its relationship with Chinese and Japanese martial arts, and highlights significant successes throughout history.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for martial arts studies? A: Yes, the book cites historical references and provides an in-depth look at Korean martial arts, making it a valuable resource for studies in this field.