Taekwondo: A Step-By-Step Guide to the Korean Art of Self-Defense - Softcover

A step-by-step guide to the Korean martial art of self-defense, combining physical fitness with mental and spiritual training.

The perfect companion to your training sessions, this Taekwondo book is packed with advice and instruction to help you hone your techniques through home practice. From tips on starting out, such as finding a reputable club and what to expect as a beginner, to instruction on the basic techniques, forms, sparring tactics and even 'breaking' methods, you'll find everything you need to help you build strong foundations for your martial arts practice. And you'll also discover the philosophy behind the moves—essential to successful Taekwondo training.

Whether you want to develop physical stamina, achieve a greater sense of discipline and control, focus on your powers of concentration, or learn practical means of self-defense, Master Kevin Hornsey will show you how to follow a fast-track route to proficiency in this fascinating and spectacular art.

Taekwondo: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Korean Art of Self-Defense is a user-friendly guide to Taekwondo for beginners and more experienced students that covers up to Black Belt level. Illustrated with step-by-step color photographs, directional arrows and impact points, this book includes: stretching exercises, stances, punches, blocks, kicks, strikes, forms, sparring, self-defense, breaking and more.

Kevin Hornsey began studying the martial arts at the age of 12. He progressed well in Taekwondo, earning the coveted Black Belt at the age of 15 to become one of the youngest to do so in the UK at that time. In a dedicated pursuit spanning more than three decades, Kevin has enjoyed a full and exciting career. As Chief Referee for the British Taekwondo Control Board (BTCB) Kevin is regularly invited to put his skills to use as Referee Delegate for the UK at European and World Championship competition and was selected to be one of only 24 International Referees worldwide to participate in the Sydney Olympic Games at the inauguration for Taekwondo as a full participation sport.