Tae kwon do : Korean foot and fist combat / Garrison Wells.
Material type:
TextSeries: Martial arts sports zonePublication details: Minneapolis, MN : Lerner Publications Company, c2012.Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cmISBN: - 0761384588 (alk. paper)
- 9780761384588 (alk. paper)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 796.8157 W454 | Available | 33111006697268 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Did you know that tae kwon do combines martial arts from Korea and Japan? In the 1930s, a Korean martial artist combined Korean taekkyon with karate. the new self-defense style gained followers in the 1950s. In modern times, tae kwon do has fans worldwide and is a challenging amateur sport.Enter the Martial Arts Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to tae kwon do. You'll discover:* What the parts of a competition are and how they're scored.* What some of the top kicking moves are, including the jumping spinning hook kick and the butterfly kick.* How many medals the López family won at the 2008 Olympic Games.* How tae kwon do moves are used in mixed martial arts competitions.Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.