{"product_id":"9788420307077","title":"KOREA AND HAPKIDO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKorea and Hapkido\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a complete journey through the history of Korea and its close relationship with the development of martial arts, especially Hapkido. In this revised edition, the author expands and updates the original 2009 content to provide a comprehensive vision that covers everything from geography and ancient history to gastronomy, religions, and the current political situation. The reader will find a guide that connects rich Korean culture with the foundations of this martial art, allowing one to understand how society and history have shaped a discipline that transcends simple combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured into two clearly differentiated parts. The first section immerses the reader in the fascinating history of Korea, a country that has risen from its ashes to become a global power. Key aspects are explored, such as geography, religions and their influence on Hapkido, the aftermath of World War II and the civil war of the 1950s, as well as the political situation and the spirit of unity and competitiveness that characterizes the nation. The second part focuses on Hapkido itself, offering arguments and context to understand this martial art as a direct product of Korean culture and history. Together, the work provides all the keys necessary to appreciate both the martial discipline and the society that created it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAncient and recent history of Korea, including its division and the civil war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of Korean martial arts, with special attention to Hapkido.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of religions and Korean philosophy on martial practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGeography, culture, and gastronomy as contextual elements of the discipline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe resurgence of Korea as a global power and its future projection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at practitioners of Hapkido and other Korean martial arts who wish to delve into the origins and cultural context of their discipline. It is also of great interest to historians, students of Asian culture, and any curious reader who wants to understand the history of Korea through an unusual prism: that of its martial arts. It is an essential read for those seeking to go beyond technique and understand the spirit behind this art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and updated vision of the history of Korea, directly linked to the development of Hapkido.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the social, political, and religious context that shaped Korean martial arts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the spirit of resilience and unity that characterizes Korean culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded content compared to the 2009 edition, with new arguments and relevant data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rueda Castaño, Jose Luis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Alas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oriental Martial Arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hapki-do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 348\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 950 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work stands out for its integrative approach, which positions Hapkido not as a simple set of techniques, but as a reflection of Korean history and identity. The updating of the content with respect to the previous edition provides added value for those who were already familiar with the work, while the structure in two parts facilitates reading for both specialists and neophytes. It is a solid and well-documented resource for anyone interested in Oriental martial arts from a cultural and historical perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408249348443,"sku":"9788420307077","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978842030707.jpg?v=1781859682","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788420307077","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}