Art Of Killing

This book is an investigative look into the controversial origins and evolution of Tae Kwon Do. Alex Gillis argues that the art was heavily influenced by Japanese Karate and politically manipulated by South Korean military leaders after the Korean War. The text exposes the internal power struggles, corruption, and marketing efforts used to elevate the discipline into a global, commercialized sport. It contrasts Tae Kwon Do’s modern image with its original, brutal roots as an effective military combat system—hence the title, “A Killing Art.”