Dr. Sam Looi

Grandmaster Kim Bok Man, the ‘Technical Father of Taekwondo,’ is truly a Grandmaster among grandmasters. With this book, he tells readers the grand story of his life in Taekwondo, lived to its fullest measure. ~ Grandmaster Dr. Sam Looi, President, &...

Harry van Schaik

The history of Taekwon-Do is one of many perspectives. Unfortunately, the fact that Grand Master Bok Man Kim played a large role developing the technical foundation of Taekwon-Do is not well known. With this book I am convinced that the history will be preserved in an...

Colin Wee

Grandmaster Kim Bok Man’s photospective is Taekwondo out to prove itself. If ever you wanted to see the most audacious bare-knuckled, no-holds-barred practitioners taking on all challengers, Grandmaster Kim and members of that first historic ITF Demo Team have...

Matthew Sylvester

Grandmaster Kim Bok Man has created a photographic record that has no peer. This book is a clear history of who was present – when and where – throughout the history of Taekwondo…. ~ Matthew Sylvester, 3rd Dan Author of Practical Taekwondo: Back to...

Simon O’Neill

The astounding quantity of photographic material makes it both a unique historical resource and a fascinating depiction of the lifetime martial arts journey of the man who helped shape the art in its formative years and continues to evolve and innovate today. ~ Simon...