Taekwondo Basics. Scott Shaw

      

      taekwondo basics

      Disclaimer: Please note that the publisher and author(s) of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous—both to you and to others—if not practiced safely. If you're in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.

      First published in the United States in 2003 by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd., with editorial offices at 364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759 U.S.A.

      Copyright © 2003 Tuttle Publishing

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      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

       Shaw, Scott, 1958-

       Taekwondo basics / Scott Shaw; photography by Hae Won Shin

       p. cm.

       Includes bibliographical references.

       ISBN: 978-1-4629-0485-3 (ebook)

       1. Tae kwon do. I. Title:

       Tae kwon do basics. II. Title

      GV1114.9.S54 2003

796.815'3-dc21

2003045819

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Acknowledgments	7
Part 1: Introduction	9
Chapter 1 The History of Taekwondo	10
Chapter 2 The Philosophy of Taekwondo	23
Chapter 3 The Branches of Taekwondo	24
Part 2: Getting Started	29
Chapter 4 Choosing the Right School	30
Chapter 5 Taekwondo Preliminaries	33
Chapter 6 The Taekwondo Class	38
Chapter 7 Your First Class	46
Chapter 8 Safety	49
Part 3: Learning the Basics	53
Chapter 9 Stances	54
Chapter 10 Blocks	59
Chapter 11 Hand and Arm Strikes	63
Chapter 12 Kicking	68
Part 4: Conditioning	103
Chapter 13 Stretching	104
Chapter 14 Taekwondo and Cardioaerobic Conditioning	107
Chapter 15 Taekwondo and Weight Training	116
Chapter 16 Taekwondo and Ki	123
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