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Competitive Taekwondo: Championship Techniques and Training

Competitive Taekwondo: Championship Techniques and Training

by YongSupKil (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

    $13.01
Synopsis

Competitive taekwondo is a demanding sport. Participants must be quick and able to score when given an opportunity. This book will guide the reader to victory by demonstrating the proven skills needed to succeed. Through detailed descriptions and photos, former World Champion, Master Yong Sup Kil illustrates how subtleties of technique, such as stance, foot angle and timing provide the foundation for unstoppable direct, indirect and counter attacks. Further fight strategies, such as creating an attacking opening and setting up counter attacks allows the reader to dominate their opponent and score at will. From conditioning drills to increase flexibility, strength, endurance and power to information on making weight and pre-fight strategies to improve focus and concentration, this book provides the blueprint for competitive success.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 224
 Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: Jul 2006
ISBN 10: 0736058702
ISBN 13: 9780736058704

Media Reviews
Master Kil does an exceptional job exploring the many aspects of the sport, from developing the all-important physical skills to gaining the mental edge over your opponent. Whether you are practicing for your next belt test or training for a championship match, Competitive Taekwondo will give you the knowledge and confidence to attain your goal.
Jason Han
Six-time U.S. national team member
Master Kil provides the blueprint for becoming a taekwondo champion. Competitive Taekwondo is the must-have reference for any coaches and athletes looking to advance in their mastery of the sport.
Sei Hyuk Kim
Korean national team head coach, 1985,2003
Korean Olympic team coach, 1988, 2004
Competitive Taekwondo details the sparring and training techniques so vital to athletes who desire to reach the elite level of the sport. This book will greatly benefit students, athletes, instructors, and coaches at all levels of the sport.
Master Han Won Lee
Olympic bronze medalist, 1988
U.S. Olympic coach, 2000
U.S. Olympic Training Center head coach, 1993-2003
I enjoyed the way this book was broken down from kicks to punches to a daily workout schedule. I used many of Master Kil's drills in preparing for the U.S. National Championships. Athletes of all skill levels will find Competitive Taekwondo an invaluable resource.
Sanaz Shahbazi
Eight-time U.S. national taekwondo team member

Author Bio
Yond Sup Kil was the Korean National Taekwondo Champion from 1973-1981 and World Champion in 1973. Since 1994, he has been coaching US national teams, junior national teams and World University Games teams. Kil has served on various committees and is a first class international referee. Yong Sup Kil is on the faculty of Wayne State University and has written a book on taekwondo for children as well as producing his own line of videos.