Tae Kwon Do: Korean Foot and Fist Combat

By Garrison Wells

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 L?pez 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!

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761384588
• ISBN13: 9780761384588
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Lerner Publications
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.7" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8