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