Taekwondo Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Taekwondo - from Basic Kicks to Training and Competition

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 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.