Taekwondo for Kids

Author: Y. H. Park
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462908365
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book 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.

Let's Go to Taekwondo!

Author: Aram Kim
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823443604
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

Book Description
Yoomi wants a yellow belt. But she's afraid to break the board. Grandma to the rescue! Yoomi and her friends are ready to take on the test for their yellow belts in taekwondo. But Yoomi is afraid to break a board. Meanwhile, Grandma is struggling to learn something new, too. But Yoomi and Grandma encourage and inspire each other. Yoomi discovers how, with persistence, focus, deep breathing, and above all, a loving Grandma, even the toughest challenges can be overcome. This companion to No Kimchi for Me emphasizes self-confidence, determination, and the value of family. Backmatter about taekwondo, including some Korean vocabulary, is included. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year!

Baeoh and the Bully

Author: Master Taekwon Lee
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 1623369452
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
Following the incredible momentum of the first book in the series, Ara’s Rocky Road to White Belt, book two brings the team back for another exciting and inspirational adventure. With Buddy Day right around the corner, the Team Taekwondo dojo is buzzing with excitement. There’s one student, however, who’s not so excited. Bringing a buddy to class would normally be easy for the confident and cool Baeoh. But with new bullies in his life who won’t leave him alone, Baeoh doesn’t feel much like a buddy. Worse yet, he may be turning into a bully himself. In order to overcome his bullies, Baeoh must gather support from his friends and learn about the important taekwondo principle of respect. The Team Taekwondo series combines the appeal of graphic novels and martial arts to deliver action-filled, character-building stories. Each book also includes one free lesson at any participating licensed ATA Martial Arts location.

Taekwondo Kids

Author: Wolfgang Rumpf
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN: 1782550216
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
Taekwondo Kids is the first practical guide to the Korean Martial Arts System of Taekwondo and has been specially written with children and youths in mind. It serves as an accompaniment to training as well as providing an introduction to this particular sport. Using simple, easily understood language and numerous appropriate illustrations suitable for children and youths, all the exercises can be carried out or practiced without any difficulty. Taekwondo Kids is written in the form of a course textbook. The individual sec- tions of the book are arranged according to belt grade, and in addition to the comprehensive lead into the sport itself, all the respective techniques and exer- cise forms in Taekwondo are included for advancement to the next belt grade in the WTF (World Taekwondo Federation) System.

Ara's Rocky Road to White Belt

Author: Master Taekwon Lee
Publisher: Rodale Kids
ISBN: 1623368812
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111

Book Description
Break out your uniforms and tie your belts! This Team Taekwondo graphic novel inspires kids to believe in themselves! Ara is the odd turtle out in his family. He's a more into rock collections than wild adventures. Then he meets Baeoh, a confident tiger who practices martial arts. Baeoh wants Ara to join his dojo and help Team Taekwondo complete the Tiger Fitness Challenge…but what if Ara just doesn't have what it takes? With patience and perseverence, Ara must learn how to come out of his shell, persist through failure, and accept the help of his new friends. Ara's Rocky Road to White Belt inspires kids build self-esteem and stick with their goals. With plenty of humor and insight into the struggles children face, this installment is sure to be a fan favorite—passed from one reader to another.

Diary of a Taekwondo Master

Author: Shamini Flint
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1743431600
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
Marcus Atkinson is a taekwondo master (not!). But his dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his kicks. Marcus is a Maths whiz who is not good at sport. His dad is a self-help author who thinks Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to, with hilarious results. In illustrated diary format, Marcus's gentle, satiric humour and comic drawings will have readers laughing out loud while learning a surprising amount about taekwondo.

Tae Kwon Do Test

Author: Cristina Oxtra
Publisher: Picture Window Books
ISBN: 1515866564
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Mina has all the skills it takes to pass her upcoming yellow belt test in Tae Kwon Do with flying colors. However, a fellow student's struggle shakes her confidence and tempts her to quit.

How to Be Cheeri

Author: Master Taekwon Lee
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1623369487
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Break out your uniforms and tie your belts! Team Taekwondo is back with Cheeri, an over-achieving cheetah who must learn that having FUN is just as important as HARD WORK! Cheeri likes to work hard and do everything perfectly. Baeoh likes to have fun…and usually forgets to work at all! When Master Jahngsoo teams them together for their next challenge, Cheeri isn't exactly happy. Baeoh doesn't take anything seriously! But they'll have to learn to work together, or they could be stuck with the same belts forever! In full-color scenes, How to Be Cheeri tackles the importance of balancing hard work and fun. With plenty of humor and insight into the struggles children face, this installment is sure to be a fan favorite--passed from one reader to another.

I Love Taekwondo

Author: Melissa Kakakios
Publisher: BalboaPress
ISBN: 1452576696
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 29

Book Description
Sam is a little boy who loves and practices the martial art and Olympic sport of taekwondo. Although he lives out in the bush, this doesnt stop him from believing that one day he will be a champion. He imagines himself at the Olympics one day, but first he has many lessons to learn. Taekwondo provides Sam with opportunities to challenge his mind and develop his skills. The attributes of courage, courtesy, honesty, perseverance and self-controlwhich are embedded in taekwondohave to be learned, practised and experienced time and time again in order for him to become a true champion in life. Sam keeps his dream alive by fuelling his love of taekwondo with hard work, positive thoughts and unwavering faith. Responding to the problems some children experience with bullying, inactivity, obesity and low self-esteem, I Love Taekwondo encourages children to respect themselves and others, dare to dream big and live happy, healthy and active lives. I Love Taekwondo is the first book in a series that seeks to help transform childrens characters, introduce principles of self-discipline and improve self-confidence.

Catkwondo

Author: Lisl H. Detlefsen
Publisher:
ISBN: 1684461014
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Kitten wants to a break a board, and she wants to do it now. But Tae Kwon Do is not easy. Kitten must focus. She must practice. And above all, she must be patient. Will Kitten's determination and dedication pay off when it's finally time to break a board? Author Lisl Detlefsen delivers a turbo-charged story filled with action, fun, and encouragement. Korean phrases are intermixed throughout Catkwondo, and the Tae Kwon Do Oath and a Tae Kwon Do glossary complete this energetic picture book.