Taekwondo for kids
Discusses the history and philosophy of taekwondo, and covers classes, warming up and stretching, practicing, earning belts, and competing in tournaments. A fun and accessible introduction to studying taekwondo-designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in min...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boston : North Clarendon, VT :
Tuttle Pub. ; Distributed in North America, Latin America, and Europe by Tuttle Pub.,
2005.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Series: | Tuttle martial arts for kids.
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Table of Contents:
- What is Taekwondo: History of Taekwondo
- Styles
- Why should I learn Taekwondo?
- Getting ready for Taekwondo: What you should wear
- How to tie the belt
- What the different belt colors mean
- Black belts
- Dojang: Description
- Rules and etiquette
- How to act toward the teacher
- How to act toward other students
- Class: Before class
- During class
- End of class
- What's next?
- Warming up and stretching: Warming up
- Stretching
- Practicing Taekwondo: Stances
- Blocks
- Kicks
- Other moves
- Poomse (Forms)
- Advancing in Taekwondo: Testing for Belt promotion
- Entering a tournament
- Five aims of Taekwondo: Respect
- Humility
- Perseverance
- Self-control
- Honesty.
