Tae Kwon Do is a sport, a martial art, a fun way to keep fit, and a means of self defense that is ideally suited to the modern age. Dave Oliver s career has spanned what is arguably the most crucial period in the martial art s development. The last 30 years have seen it change from a tool of war to a safe, competitive sport. This book introduces Tae Kwon Do and its grading system; looks at stances, weapons, and vulnerable points of the body; and outlinestraining principles for strength, flexibility, and speed."