IAP Kickathon 2000

12 of 12 Classes Down -- Final!

The beginner may feel that the endless repetition of the basic exercises, no matter how long he has been taking lessons in Tae Kwon Do, is tedious and an unnecessary waste of time. It is by no means a waste of time. The basic exercises serve to build muscle, to condition, and to sharpen techniques. It has never been our experience to see any person do any movement perfectly. The alert student uses the basic exercises in every lesson to perfect his movements and to sharpen his speed and techniques.

-Grandmaster Duk Sung Son
Korean Karate: The Art of Tae Kwon Do