Praise for BLACK BELT FITNESS FOR LIFE
“There’s something to martial arts and especially the way Grandmaster Kang teaches it that addresses not just the body and fitness, but addresses the mind and addresses your approach to life.”
—from the foreword by Michael Imperioli, award-winning actor
“In these pages you will find the essence of Grandmaster Kang’s teachings, philosophy and workout programs, all of which are transformative—not only from a physical standpoint, but more importantly, from a mental standpoint.”
—Andrew J. Federici, award-winning Internet executive
“I’ve learned the importance of stretching and exercising on a regular basis from my experience as a healthcare professional for the last 17 years. Grandmaster Kang’s fitness regiment is not only a great way to stay in shape but can also help prevent injuries, especially as we age.”
—Dr. John R. Gehnrich D.C.
“As someone who enjoys the physical nature of Taekwondo, as well as triathlons, mountaineering and 24 hour endurance races, Grandmaster Kang has helped me strengthen not only my body but my mental capacity as well. It is only once you have experienced the guidance in life that he brings that you start to learn what you are really capable of. From a renowned lineage in the martial arts, he has the unique ability to bring out the best in you.”
—Alexander (Alf) Garner, CEO Faber Global North America
“The T. Kang Taekwondo website states ‘A tradition of excellence since 1969’; this is a rare truth in today’s hyped-up social media era. Grandmaster Kang runs an outstanding program that has truly benefited both me and my family. I’m less stressed and more focused at work, and my kids have become more attentive and successful at school and in sports. Training under Grandmaster Kang as a family and earning our black belts has been an exceedingly rewarding experience.”
—Robert Vecchio, Ph.D., P.E., CEO/ Principal Lucius Pitkin, Inc.
BLACK BELT
FITNESS
FOR LIFE
A 7-WEEK PLAN TO
ACHIEVE LIFELONG
WELLNESS
Grandmaster TAE SUN KANG
with a foreword by MICHAEL IMPERIOLI
TUTTLE Publishing
Tokyo | Rutland, Vermont | Singapore
Please note that the publisher and author of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous—both to you and to others—if not practiced safely. If you’re in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.
The Tuttle Story:
“Books to Span the East and West”
Many people are surprised to learn that the world’s leading publisher of books on Asia had humble beginnings in the tiny American state of Vermont. The company’s founder, Charles E. Tuttle, belonged to a New England family steeped in publishing.
Immediately after WWII, Tuttle served in Tokyo under General Douglas MacArthur and was tasked with reviving the Japanese publishing industry. He later founded the Charles E. Tuttle Publishing Company, which thrives today as one of the world’s leading independent publishers.
Though a westerner, Tuttle was hugely instrumental in bringing a knowledge of Japan and Asia to a world hungry for information about the East. By the time of his death in 1993, Tuttle had published over 6,000 books on Asian culture, history and art—a legacy honored by the Japanese emperor with the “Order of the Sacred Treasure,” the highest tribute Japan can bestow upon a non-Japanese.
With a backlist of 1,500 titles, Tuttle Publishing is more active today than at any time in its past—inspired by Charles Tuttle’s core mission to publish fine books to span the East and West and provide a greater understanding of each.
Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.
Copyright © 2015 Tae Sun Kang
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publisher.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Kang, Tae Sun.
Black belt fitness for life : a 7-week plan to achieve lifelong wellness / Grandmaster Tae Sun Kang, with a foreword by Michael Imperioli.
pages cm
ISBN 978-0-8048-4374-4 (paperback -- ISBN 978-1-4629-1524-8 (ebook) 1. Black belt fitness for life I. Title.
2014030058
ISBN 978-0-8048-4374-4
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Contents
Foreword by Michael Imperioli
Editor’s Note by Andrew J. Federici