Taekwondo Basics - (Tuttle Martial Arts Basics) by Scott Shaw (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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 essential reference 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 trainingWhether 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."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>Taekwondo Basics</i> teaches you all the fundamentals of this Korean martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner!</b> <p/>This basic introductory survey contains the following vital information: <ul><li> The origins, philosophy, and history of Taekwondo</li><li> How to find a teacher and a class that are right for you</li><li> Getting ready for your first class--what actually happens in a Taekwondo class?</li><li> The essential elements--stances, blocks, hand and arm strikes, and kicks</li><li> How to complement your Taekwondo training with other conditioning exercises, such as running and biking</li><li> Powerful ways to improve your technique through target training, partner training, competitive training, free-sparring, and more</li><li> Resources that can help you further develop your Taekwondo practice</li> </ul>Whether you're just getting started, or you've already been training for a year or two, <i>Taekwondo Basics</i> offers an easy to read, yet comprehensive, introduction to the sport.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>...Shaw is a tremendous writer, with an incredible knowledge of this sport and is gifted in his ability to communicate it to the reader...This book is packed full of beautiful illustrations that show you just how to make the moves he talks about in the book...If you are into Martial Arts training, then this is a book you don't want to miss. Get your copy today. I can eagerly give this book 5 stars! It's awesome! <b> -- <i>American Preppers Online</i> blog </b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Scott Shaw</b> is one of the world's most prolific proponents of the Korean martial arts. He began training in Hapkido and Taekwondo as a young boy and today holds master instructor certifications in both. He is a frequently published contributor to martial arts magazines and has authored a number of books, including <i>Hapkido: Korean Art of Self-Defense</i>.
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