Did you know that competitors from 30 different nations entered the first teakwondo world championships in 1973 and that there are now taekwondo schools and students in more than 180 countries around the world? Using step by step images and detailed descriptions, this book explains how you can learn and practice this growing and hugely respected martial art.
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Hachette Children's Group
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Höhe: 277 mm
Breite: 221 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
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978-0-7502-6219-4 (9780750262194)
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Clive Gifford is an experienced author of more than 100 books for children on many subjects, from spies to snowboarding to millionaires. Passionate about sports, Clive writes widely on the subject and has also coached children in several sports.
What is taekwondo? 4 Clothing and belts 6 In the dojang 8 Stances 10 Simple strikes 12 Blocks 14 Simple kicks 16 Advanced kicks 18 Attack and defence 20 Working on patterns 22 Sparring 24 Grading and breaking 26 Competition taekwondo 28 Glossary and resources 30 Index 32
