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Taekwondo is a Korean martial art whose specificity is the use of kicks. It was admitted into Olympic competition in 2000. Hoang Nghi, a former international champion and known for his technical expertise and for his fighting spirit, discusses the essential aspects of fighting Taekwondo: range, block, moving, dodge, strike, strike back, counter, hand to hand exit, feint, combinations with target and with partners, punches, kicks. The techniques and advice of Hoang Nghi are aimed at Taekwondo newcomers, but also at experienced practitioners willing to show perseverance in advancing their learning in this fighting art. Instructor Hoang Nghi was vice champion at the World Games of 1993; a three-time French Champion in 1990, 1993, 1994; and twice the French International Open Winner in 1989 and 1990. He was voted Best Fighter in the European Cup in 1993 in Russia. Languages: French - English - German - Spanish; Extra Features: Making of Interview - Trailers.