A killing art : the untold history of Tae kwon do
Gillis, Alex
Taekwondo2008English
Description
xi, 244 pages : 26 cm "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 19
Subjects
Martial artistsPratiquants des arts martiaux -- BiographiesTae kwon doKim, Un-yong, 1931-2017Choi, Hong HiGillis, AlexKim, Un-yong, 1931-Tae kwon do -- HistoryTaekwon do -- HistoireMartial artists -- Biography