Taekwondo Basics : Everything You Need to Get Started in Taekwondo - from Basic Kicks to Training and Competition EPUB

by Scott Shaw

Part of the Tuttle Martial Arts Basics series

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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.