Taekwondo Basics

Taekwondo Basics
Author: Scott Shaw
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2012-02-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1462904858

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.

Taekwondo for Kids

Taekwondo for Kids
Author: Y. H. Park
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2012-09-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1462908365

Taekwondo for Kids is a fun and accessible guide to Taekwondo practice. First-time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world--one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing but that also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun and accomplishment. This martial arts books for kids includes introductions to the history and philosophy of the martial art, what to expect in the first few classes, how to warm up and practice, advice on setting goals, and information on competitions and tournaments. With over 75 full-color illustrations, including 40 clearly diagrammed Taekwondo exercises, and lots of fun facts and informative sidebars written in kid-friendly, jargon-free language, this is the perfect introduction for the younger martial artist.

Official Taekwondo Training Manual

Official Taekwondo Training Manual
Author: Soon Man Lee
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2005
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781402727078

"Endorsed [by] the World Taekwondo Federation."

Taekwondo

Taekwondo
Author: Sung Chul Whang
Publisher: Broadway
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1999
Genre: Tae kwon do
ISBN: 0767902149

A comprehensive instructional guide to the world's most popular martial art. 16-pp. photo insert. 350 illustrations. Media attention.

Taekwondo Grappling Techniques

Taekwondo Grappling Techniques
Author: Tony Kemerly, Ph.D.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2012-08-21
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1462909914

Take taekwondo beyond just kicking and punching--discover powerful grappling moves that build on the patterns you already know! Taekwondo is the most popular Korean martial art, with over 70 million practitioners in the world. Taekwondo Grappling Techniques presents the most effective grappling maneuvers ever developed for taekwondo. With this comprehensive taekwondo book as your guide, you'll confidently defend yourself against attacks and apply your own devastating grappling techniques to bring assailants into submission. This taekwondo guide contains 15 chapters with 89 different taekwondo techniques. Movements include: Low Double Knifehand Block to Circular Block Upward Elbow Strike to Double Knifehand Block Sitting Stance Punch to Sitting Stance Punch to Outer Forearm Block Reverse Punch to Scooping Block Square Block to Inward Knifehand Strike Vertical Spearhand Strike to High Backfist Strike Reverse Inner Forearm Block to Reverse Punch Double Knifehand Block to High Punch Includes downloadable instructional video.

Complete Taekwondo Poomsae

Complete Taekwondo Poomsae
Author: Kyu-hyŏng Yi
Publisher: Turtle Press
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2007
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781880336922

Grandmasters Kyu Hung Lee and Sang H. Kim have combined their extensive taekwondo knowledge to teach you not only the 25 official taekwondo poomsae, but the meaning of the forms, the principles of Poomsae performance and the philosophy that underlies the techniques. -- from Amazon.com.

Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do
Author: Yeon Hee Park
Publisher:
Total Pages: 218
Release: 1999-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780816038381

Warming up exercises -- Basic techniques -- Forms -- Sparring techniques -- Practical applications -- Breaking techniques -- Philosophy of Tae Kwon Do -- Rules of competition -- Belt system -- Tae Kwon do Terminology -- Sanctioned Tae Kwon Do competitions -- Sanctioned National Tae Kwon Do competitions -- Making contact.

Muay Thai Basics

Muay Thai Basics
Author: Christoph Delp
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2005-12-21
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1583941401

A step-by-step guide to all things Muay Thai—with historical insights, training programs and schedules, and technical demonstrations by Muay Thai champions. In this hands-on manual, renowned trainer Christoph Delp offers a crash course in Muay Thai, or Thai Boxing, which combines fitness training, self-defense, and competitive sport. The guide covers: • Muay Thai history, rules, and equipment • basic but essential skills, including starting positions and footwork • all attacking techniques and select defensive techniques and strategies • training regimen structure, content, planning, and scheduling • historical training methods and stretching programs Featuring detailed demonstrations by Thai champions from Bangkok’s famed Sor Vorapin gym, Muay Thai Basics offers authoritative instruction for Thai boxers and other martial arts enthusiasts looking to self-train or supplement their club training.

ITF Taekwondo

ITF Taekwondo
Author: Keith McMullen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2016-12-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781541354319

This Taekwon-Do ITF handbook is a comprehensive resource for all belt colours covering the theory, step-by-step guide to all the patterns, terminology, Korean terms and in-depth Taekwon-do meanings and power needed for each of the belt gradings up to Black Belt. The handbook also includes a step by step outlaying, in both English and Korean, of each move for all nine patterns up to Black Belt.It's a quick and easy reference listing the basic ITF curriculum needed to successfully pass the theory component of each grading. Including the belt colours, pattern meanings, taekwondo forms, kicks and order of patterns, Ki'haps, Korean terms, commands, directions and more, in both English and easy to follow Korean.There are corresponding English and Korean words for kicks, blocks, punches, thrusts, strikes and the various hand and body parts, all categorized and clearly laid out to assist referencing and study.

Taekwondo

Taekwondo
Author: Doug Cook
Publisher: Ymaa Publications
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2001
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781886969933

Although millions of people around the world practice this fascinating art, very few know the real story behind it.