Product Review

Karate Kids Connection-Tae Kwon Do Style is an at-home Tae Kwon Do martial arts training program designed for everyone, ages 6 and older, and developed specifically for those who want to review what they are learning in their own Tae Kwon Do classes or for those who cannot afford monthly training fees and weekly after-care school costs. This is the pilot video of the first planned series of programs and shows the beginning basics of Tae Kwon Do, with easy-to-learn, step-by-step instructions. This pilot DVD, available as both a DVD and downloadable video, is produced by a 5th degree Tae Kwon Do black belt Master Instructor, and allows both the beginner and advanced student to train along with the Karate Kids right in your own home starting with your very first DVD or downloadable video. The downloadable video can be used on your iPhone, Tablet, iPad, and other mobile devices anywhere and anytime you want to train. A companion training book also is available in both Spanish and English and in hard copy and downloadable format for separate purchase through Amazon and Kindle eBooks. Each training book has more than 100 pictures and shows students exactly what to do and explains what not to do and why. Future plans include making the training books available in more languages in addition to English and Spanish. The DVD/video and training book will help any beginner or seasoned martial artist practice, review and eventually learn all specific kicks, blocks and strikes while focusing on special kicks and techniques in subsequent video for easier learning. The advanced student can review what is learned in local training classes.

This first DVD/video and training book introduce the basic warm-up stretches (the same stretches which professional athletes use), aerobic and strength exercises, such as proper form for push-ups and sit-ups, the basic fighting stances, introduction to basic counting in the Korean language, 10 blocking drills, punching techniques, the first white belt form (poomse). In addition, this DVD/video and companion downloadable and hard copy training books feature and describe how to perform the very popular Round-house kick, demonstrates and teaches the first 1-Step self-defense technique as it is learned in class as well as its application shown in the Frisbee in the Park video clip (real life usage.) You will learn all about proper Tae Kwon Do stances, forms (poomse) learned at each rank as you advance, and special self-defense techniques called 1-Step Sparring or 1-Step Self-Defense techniques, all shown from several angles for faster and easier learning. Karate Kids Connection teaches you how to begin each self-defense, follow through with the defense, end the self-defense, and safely encourage any attacker to end the attack and leave the scene without needlessly causing significant harm to anyone. Parents appreciate the Character Building advice and Safety Tip of the Day included in every program. Proper manners and respect are emphasized which includes learning the Martial Arts Creed and saying and following the Martial Arts Tenets of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit.

In addition, the main feature presentation DVD and download video include a bonus second video menu entitled "SPECIAL FEATURES" with many video-shorts and some surprises, including Master Barbeau and the Karate Kids demonstrating many martial arts self-defense techniques. These SPECIAL FEATURE videos are entertaining, fun to do, and can be learned for use in everyday real life situations. One of these self-defense techniques is also featured in the main presentation along with its application in a real life situation. Children and adults of all ages will enjoy the freedom and ease of training in Tae Kwon Do using the Karate Kids Connection step-by-step training method, and save much training time and money while training at home or wherever you choose according to your own schedule.

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