Yeon Hwan Park

Discusses the history and philosophy of taekwondo, and covers classes, warming up and stretching, practicing, earning belts, and competing in tournaments. A fun and accessible introduction to studying taekwondo-designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind. 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...

A guide to the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do, providing a history of the ancient fighting system, discussing competition and weight and belt divisions, and featuring hundreds of illustrations of key forms and movements, from beginning to advanced.