Tae Kwon Do For Kids [Paperback]

Keith Yates (Author), Bryan Robbins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1998 | Age Level: 8 and up

Instill pride, self-confidence and discipline in your child! Tae kwon do can do that--and it's fun, so kids will want to keep on practicing and learning. You'll see...this sport's not just about kicks and punches! How do you get children started--the right way? Choose the right teacher: Take your time, watch a class, and follow these hints before signing up. Know what to expect: Here are all the basic moves and positions kids will encounter--including the respectful bow that opens and closes every class. * Warm them up and build them up: get exercises that gently stretch the muscles for the workout ahead, and others to increase strength. * Detailed photos illustrate the correct techniques for making a fist, and a variety of blocks and kicks. * One by one, go through sparring positions and combinations, patterns suitable for competition, and valuable self-defense skills. Filled with inspiring photographs of kids executing the maneuvers, and endorsed by the American Karate and Tae Kwon Do Organization. 96 pages, 302 b/w illus., 6 x 9.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8Along with the standard side and roundhouse kicks, this Korean form of self-defense includes crescent kicks and spinning and jumping kicks that make it visually exciting to watch. This manual provides step-by-step instructions for learning these techniques and includes warm-up exercises, stances, and blocks. It also covers patterns (or forms), self-defense moves, and one-steps (drills), all of which reinforce Tae Kwon Do movements. Pressure points (places on the body where nerves are very sensitive) are also mentioned, and while no death grips are introduced, these and other self-defense moves should be used with caution. Sadly, the small black-and-white photos arent always clear enough to provide good instruction.Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080691761X
• ISBN-13: 978-0806917610
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,730,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Keith D. Yates is president of the American Karate And Tae Kwon Do Organization (see www.akato.org) and holds a tenth degree black belt in Nam Seo Kwan Tae Kwon Do. He is also the Chairman of the Gospel Martial Arts Union International and sits on the board of several other martial arts groups including Chuck Norris's Kick Start Foundation. He did his master's thesis on the "Spiritual Aspects of the Martial Arts." Yates is also a graphic artist, a college professor and a father of four and grandfather of six.

Customer Reviews

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18 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Tae Kwon Do for Kids, February 16, 2000

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Redd (Minnesota, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tae Kwon Do For Kids (Paperback)

I found this title rather diappointing. If you are the take it at home type and don't actually attend a Tae Kwon Do class you may find this helpful. Although I must say that the information is acurate. But anyone who attends classes and get this title will be disappointed as well. Mr. Yates is ususally a VERY good author, this book does not do him justice.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great photos, clear message, March 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Tae Kwon Do For Kids (Paperback)

Filled with good information, illustrated with tons of good photos. This book is encouraging, as it shows girls and boys of all ages, sizes, and ethnicities (and all ranks) performing stretching, self-defense, and basic tae kwon do skills. It's written at a level kids can understand -- without insulting their intelligence. A great buy.