This magazine, created by BSN 1-Moonstone students, covers the basics of Taekwondo including its history, techniques, belt system, and the journey of a Taekwondo athlete. It emphasizes the sport's values like discipline, respect, and determination, and connects them to everyday life.
This magazine is a student project by BSN 1-Moonstone, designed to introduce readers to Taekwondo. It covers the sport's basic techniques, history, training methods, and the values it teaches, such as discipline, respect, confidence, and determination. The magazine also features an interview with a Taekwondo athlete to share their personal journey.
The rationale explains that the magazine aims to help readers understand Taekwondo beyond just physical fighting, highlighting how lessons from training can apply to studies, relationships, and daily life. The objectives include explaining what Taekwondo is, sharing its history and techniques, introducing athlete experiences, and encouraging appreciation for the sport.
The true meaning of Taekwondo is discussed as 'the way of the foot and fist,' emphasizing mental development and values like self-control and perseverance. The students share their own experience learning Taekwondo through online classes, noting challenges like difficulty understanding movements without face-to-face guidance, but also learning patience and focus.
A history section traces Taekwondo from its Korean origins, through the first World Championships in 1973, to becoming an Olympic sport in 2000. Basic techniques are listed, including stances, punches, blocks, and kicks such as front kick, side kick, roundhouse kick, and back kick.
The magazine includes sections on the belt system, the journey of a Taekwondo athlete, the people behind an athlete's success, an athlete interview, and a glossary. It concludes with acknowledgements and author information.