Tae Kwon Do Basics

Yates, Keith D, and Robbins, H Bryan

ISBN 10: 0806987561 / ISBN 13: 9780806987569

Published by Sterling, New York, NY, 1992

About this Item

Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 128 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. No remainder mark. SC 326.

Seller Inventory # Alibris.0051760

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tae Kwon Do Basics
• Publisher: Sterling, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806987561
• ISBN 13: 9780806987569
• Binding: Trade paperback
• Condition: Very good.

About this title

Synopsis

Describes karate as an art and a form of self-defense and provides instruction in such techniques as punching, kicking, and blocking

Reviews

Gr 4-6-- Like the title says, this book covers the basics of the Korean martial art. It shows stances, blocks, kicks and punches, along with self-defense and sparring. Other details, such as the correct way to tie a karate belt, and stretches to do before a work out, make this a well-rounded introduction to the sport. The text is illustrated with lackluster black-and-white photos and line drawings. Some moves are identified in both English and Korean; others are labeled only in English. While this title is meant to be an introduction, beginners may have a difficult time copying three-dimensional movement from its pages. Likewise, self-defense learned here would not prepare anyone for the level of violence one may encounter these days on the streets. Purchase only if interest in Tae Kwon Do is high. --Cathryn A. Camper, Minneap olis Public Library

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