Читать книгу Taekwondo Basics. Everything You Need to Get Started in Taekwondo - from Basic Kicks to Training and Competition онлайн

29 страница из 51

In some cases, these independent associations have been founded by advanced masters of taekwondo who are certified by one of the two primary associations and perhaps one of the original kwans. In other cases, independent organizations have been founded by individuals trained in a more eclectic style of taekwondo that possesses little resemblance to the traditional art. Over the years, some independent organizations have become established and respected entities, while others lasted for a while and then dissolved.

BEGINNING TAEKWONDO training is no doubt the most difficult step to take in your immersion in the art. Although taekwondo schools can be found in every country across the globe, you must find the right school and the right instructor to meet your specific needs.

To provide you with an understanding of what you can expect as you walk through the doors of a dojang, this section will discuss some of the things you may encounter.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SCHOOL of taekwondo is essential if you are to maintain an ongoing interest in the art, while continuing to grow as a human being. Therefore, your enrollment in a school should never be taken lightly.