| Taekwondo for Kids Contributor(s): Park, Y. H. (Author), Tok, Stephanie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0804836310 ISBN-13: 9780804836319 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2005 Annotation: A fun and accessible introduction to studying taekwondo--designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young marital artists in mind. First time marital 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 also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun and accomplishment. Taekwondo for Kids will help prepare kids to start learning about taekwondo and help them practice at home. It includes thorough introductions to the history and philosophy of the techniques, 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 karate exercise, along with lots of fun facts and informative sidebars written in kid-friendly jargon-free language, this is the perfect introduction for the younger martial artist. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Martial Arts - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Fitness & Exercise - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Asia |
| Dewey: 796.815 |
| LCCN: 2004017227 |
| Series: Tuttle Martial Arts for Kids |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.8" W x 11.1" (1.10 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |