tae kwon do

Seventeen-year-old student and Taekwondo specialist Mori Jin gets invited to an underground global fighting tournament known as "The God of High School" that promises him whatever he wants if he wins the tournament. Mori soon learns things aren't as straightforward as they seem, and the stakes continue to rise the higher he gets in the tournament.

This book gives a quick overview of tae kwon do, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today.

"This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and picture details while offering simple facts about tae kwon do competitions"--Provided by publisher.

"Spontaneous and energetic Liz, the middle Nguyen sibling, grew up hearing stories from her Grandma N??i about the fantastically fierce Trung Sisters, freedom fighters in ancient Vietnam. And with a new school year about to start, Liz is determined that her taekwondo classes will prove she is just as important and brave as the famous warriors. That is, until the new boy at school, Michael, threatens her plans by turning her best friend against her, telling her the things she can't do because she's a girl. Struggling with both her friendships and her place in her family, Liz finds help where she least expects it--in the pearl earrings her Grandma N??i left her as a gift, reminding her of her Vietnamese heritage. Armed with the earrings' mysterious power, Liz decides to show Michael exactly what girls are capable of"--Provided by publisher.

Astrid and Apollo really want to win their events at the tae kwon do competition, but when things do not go according to plan, the twins discover there is more than one way to become a winner. Includes facts about the Hmong.

An introduction to tae kwon do, a Korean martial art that combines the strength of the body with the agility of the mind. Readers will learn about tae kwon do's history, its basic moves, and how it can help students prepare for many of life's challenges.

"Taekwondo may be the most popular martial arts practiced by very young kids. [Simple text and illustrations cover] information on the uniforms, safety equipment, and what to expect in a taekwondo class"--Provided by publisher.

"It's time for the queen's Grand Ball and everyone in the Kingdom of Klue is invited! Ava and Gabby wear their finest dresses and practice their best manners. Everything is going swimmingly--until the palace is invaded by frogs! How did they all get in? Where are they coming from? It seems even their pet frog, Erk, doesn't have a clue! Ava and Gabby must put on their thinking crowns to solve the case. Can they unravel the mystery before the guests arrive?"--Back cover.

"Ava and Gabby can't wait for Klue Kingdom's annual Taekwondo Tournament at the palace. To celebrate, Ava bakes their sensei her special chocolate chip cookies. But everything goes wrong when Sensei Suki gets sick! Was the cookie dough tainted? Or is someone trying to sabotage the tournament?"--Provided by publisher.

"Mina has all the skills it takes to pass her upcoming yellow belt test in Tae Kwon Do with flying colors. However, a fellow student's struggle shakes her confidence and tempts her to quit"--Provided by publisher.