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Taekwondo Basics : Everything You Need to Get Started in Taekwondo - From Basic Kicks to Training and Competition
by Scott Shaw
Overview
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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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780804847032
- ISBN-10: 0804847037
- Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
- Publish Date: November 2018
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.9 pounds
- Page Count: 192
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