Description - Taekwondo Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Taekwondo - from Basic Kicks to Training and Competition by Scott Shaw
Are you planning to learn Taekwondo, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used for the kicks and moves?
Taekwondo Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner! This basic introductory survey contains the following vital information:
- The origins of Taekwondo-its philosophy, history, and different skills
- How to find a teacher and a class that are right for you
- Getting ready for your first class-what 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 training
Whether you're just getting started, or you've already been training for a year or two, Taekwondo Basics offers an easy to read, and yet comprehensive introduction to the sport.
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