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Tae kwon do, the Korean style of karate, is a unique way to shape the physique, increase flexibility, and heighten concentration. A sport, an exercise, a method of self-defense, and even a philosophy, tae kwon do promotes both mental and phsical conditioning in a program that allows virtually
Presented from a Western point of view. Tae Kwon Do for Beginners offers a succinct program that will help you develop a stronger, healthier, more well-defined body; learn the basic skills of self-defense; and develop powers of concentration that can lead to success in other areas of life.
More than 200 attractive, high-quality photgraphs and easy-to-follow text illustrate:
A complete stretch progam.
An abdominal program-strong abdominal muscles are essential for tae kwon do.
10 self-contained tae kwon do workout programs-each progressively more advanced.
A varied self-defense program-responding to eight possible street situations.
A kata practice program of stylized, prearranged fighting patterns.
Written by two Westerneers who hold black belts, Tae Kwon Do for Beginners will start you on your way to increased flexibility, a high degree of muscle tone, and an improved mental outlook.
Werner Busen and Franz Busen are brothers who both hold karate black belts. Werner is a professioaal model who appears on many national advertising campaigns, fashion spreads, and catalogs. He has been a professional soccer player and tenns instructor. Franz, a physical education instructor, has participated in tae kwon do tournamens all over Germany.
Photographs by Klaus Laubmayer.
Contents
Introduction
What is tae kwon do?
Stretch program
Abdominal program
Tae kwon do programs
Self-defense programs
Katas
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limitless growth and development.Presented from a Western point of view. Tae Kwon Do for Beginners offers a succinct program that will help you develop a stronger, healthier, more well-defined body; learn the basic skills of self-defense; and develop powers of concentration that can lead to success in other areas of life.
More than 200 attractive, high-quality photgraphs and easy-to-follow text illustrate:
A complete stretch progam.
An abdominal program-strong abdominal muscles are essential for tae kwon do.
10 self-contained tae kwon do workout programs-each progressively more advanced.
A varied self-defense program-responding to eight possible street situations.
A kata practice program of stylized, prearranged fighting patterns.
Written by two Westerneers who hold black belts, Tae Kwon Do for Beginners will start you on your way to increased flexibility, a high degree of muscle tone, and an improved mental outlook.
Werner Busen and Franz Busen are brothers who both hold karate black belts. Werner is a professioaal model who appears on many national advertising campaigns, fashion spreads, and catalogs. He has been a professional soccer player and tenns instructor. Franz, a physical education instructor, has participated in tae kwon do tournamens all over Germany.
Photographs by Klaus Laubmayer.
Contents
Introduction
What is tae kwon do?
Stretch program
Abdominal program
Tae kwon do programs
Self-defense programs
Katas
Show Less
Genres
ISBN
671611380
Publication
A Fireside Book Simon & Schuster, nc. New York