Taekwondo for Kids. Y. H. Park

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      First published in the United States in 2005 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 © 2005 Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.

      All rights reserved. Nor part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publisher.

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Park, Yeon Hwan.

      Taekwondo for kids / Y. H. Park—1st. ed.

       p. cm.

      ISBN: 978-1-4629-0836-3 (ebook)

       1. Tae kwon do—Juvenile literature. 2. Karate for children— Juvenile literature. I. Title.

      GV1114.9.P353 2005

       796.815'3—dc22 2004017227

      IMPORTANT NOTE TO READERS:

      Training in the martial arts involves physical exertion, movements, and actions that can cause injury to you or others. Because the physical activities in this book may be too strenuous for some readers, you should check with a physician before you start your training. If you are ever in doubt about how to proceed or about whether a practice is safe for you, consult with a martial arts professional before proceeding.

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      CONTENTS

1	What is Taekwondo?	4
	The History of Taekwondo	4
	Styles	5
	Why Should I Learn Taekwondo?	6
2	Getting Ready for Taekwondo	7
	What You Should Wear	7
	How to Tie the Belt	7
	What the Different Belt Colors Mean	8
	Black Belts	9
3	The Dojang	10
	Description	10
	Rules and Etiquette	10
	How to Act Toward the Teacher	11
	How to Act Toward Other Students	12
4	The Class	13
	Before Class	13
	During Class	14
	End of Class	17
	What’s Next?	18
5	Warming Up and Stretching	19
	Warming Up	19
	Stretching	21
6	Practicing Taekwondo	23
	Stances	23
	Blocks	28
	Kicks	31