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Taekwondo Basics

Everything You Need to Get Started in Taekwondo - from Basic Kicks to Training and Competition
By:Scott Shaw
Publisher:Tuttle Publishing
Print ISBN:9780804834841
eText ISBN:9781462904853
Edition:0
Format:Reflowable

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Taekwondo Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this Korean martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner!

This basic introductory survey contains the following vital information:

  • The origins, philosophy, and history of Taekwondo
  • How to find a teacher and a class that are right for you
  • Getting ready for your first class—what actually happens in a Taekwondo class?
  • The essential elements—stances, blocks, hand and arm strikes, and kicks
  • How to complement your Taekwondo training with other conditioning exercises, such as running and biking
  • Powerful ways to improve your technique through target training, partner training, competitive training, free-sparring, and more
  • Resources that can help you further develop your Taekwondo practice
Whether you're just getting started, or you've already been training for a year or two, Taekwondo Basics offers an easy to read, yet comprehensive, introduction to the sport.

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