'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 coaches and athletes looking to advance in their mastery of the sport.'-Sei Hyuk Kim 1985, 2003 Korean national team head coach; 1988, 2004 Olympic team coach

Competitive taekwondo is a demanding sport. Participants must be quick and able to score when given an opportunity. They must understand the opponent, adapt their fighting style, and be prepared to take advantage of any weakness. Most important, they must be confident and know that they can control any match because the have trained well.

Competitive Taekwondo will guide you to victory by demonstrating the proven techniques, tactics, stategies, and conditioning programs you need to become a champion. Through detailed descriptions and photos, former world champion Master Yong Sup Kil illlustrates how the subtleties of technique-such as stance, foot angle, and timing-provide the foundation for unstoppable direct, indirect, and counter attacks. Fight strategies, such as creating attack openings and setting up counterattacks, allow you to dominate your opponent and score at will.

From conditioning drills that increase flexibility, strength , endurance, and power to information on making weight and prefight strategies that improve focus and concentration, Competitive Taekwondo is the champion's guide to taking down even the most formidable opponent.

Contents

Foreword by Chungwon Choue, President, World Taekwondo Federation
Acknowledgmens
Introduction
1 Finding motivation and setting goals
2 Training to win
3 Increasing strength, explosive power, endurance, and agility
4 Kicking and blocking
5 Stepping and footwork
6 Taking competitive stances
7 Using feints and timing
8 Developing the mind of a champion
9 Drilling for competition
10 Attacking
11 Counterattacking
12 Making weight
13 Controlling the match
14 Winning with a coach
Index
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