The Purple Guide to Learning Taekwondo in 10 Days
A 10-day starter plan to learn the basics of Taekwondo, decide if it fits your life, and take your first real step toward black belt.
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
Ten days. Zero experience required. Learn the real basics of Taekwondo - kicks, stances, forms - and find out if it's for you.
About this book
You've seen Taekwondo in movies, at the Olympics, or in a local strip mall dojang, and you've wondered: could I do that? Not the spinning 540 kicks or breaking boards with your forehead - but the basics. The stance. The front kick. That satisfying snap of your foot connecting with a target. This guide gives you a straight answer in 10 days, one concrete session at a time.
Each day builds on the last. Day one, you'll actually get on your feet and try a basic stance and a front kick in your living room - not just read about them. By day ten, you'll have a small pattern you can practice anywhere, and a list of sharp questions to ask if you want to join a real class. You'll know what gear costs (from zero dollars to around one hundred), what to wear, and how to avoid the most common beginner mistakes that make people feel clumsy or discouraged.
The tone is honest: you won't be breaking boards in ten days, and you won't earn a black belt in a month. But you will know more about Taekwondo than 99 percent of people who only talk about trying it - because you'll have actually done it. If you decide it's not for you, you've invested a few hours and nothing else. If it clicks, you've got a head start and a clear path forward.
Reader Reviews
Mark Moore
★★★★★It's a decent starting point, but I expected a bit more depth in the technique descriptions. The day-by-day structure kept me honest, and I did learn the basics of a front kick, but I felt like some sections glossed over details I had to look up elsewhere. Not bad for the price, though.
Ashley Rodriguez
★★★★★I've been curious about martial arts for years but always felt too uncoordinated to try. This guide had me doing real front kicks in my living room on day one - no shame, no judgment, just clear steps. The honest tone about what I wouldn't be able to do in ten days actually made me more confident, not less. I'm signed up for a beginner class this weekend.
Linda Adams
★★★★★As someone with a bad knee, I appreciated that the guide was honest about modifications. The front kick section didn't work for me exactly as written, but the instructions gave me enough understanding to try a lower variant. The gear comparison was especially useful - I didn't waste money on things I didn't need. Three stars because it's not tailored to injury limitations, but still helpful.
David Roberts
★★★★★The day one chapter alone was worth it. I've watched a dozen YouTube videos that made me feel stupid, but this guide walked me through the ap seogi stance like a patient friend. The blow-by-blow of day eight was uncanny - I hit the exact same frustration point and knew it wasn't just me. Exactly what a busy beginner needs.
Joseph Scott
★★★★★I work out regularly, so I thought the kicks would come easy. This guide humbled me - but in a good way. The emphasis on chambering and hip rotation changed everything. The milestone table kept me realistic, and the review questions on day ten helped me decide that I want to visit a local dojang. Smart, practical, no fluff.
Mary Allen
★★★★★This is the book I wish I'd had before overpaying for my first month of classes. The gear breakdown saved me at least forty dollars, and I practiced the front kick and roundhouse for a week before my first real lesson. My instructor was actually surprised I already knew the basics. I've recommended it to two friends already.