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Team Taekwondo Series

Found in Children’s Graphic Novels
The Team Taekwondo series combines the appeal of graphic novels and martial arts to deliver action-filled, character-building stories. Each book also includes one free lesson at any participating licensed ATA Martial Arts location.
Ara's Rocky Road to White Belt by Master Taekwon Lee and Jeffrey Nodelman; Illustrated by Ethen Beavers
Baeoh and the Bully by Master Taekwon Lee and Jeffrey Nodelman
How to Be Cheeri by Master Taekwon Lee and Jeffrey Nodelman; illustrated by Ethen Beavers

Team Taekwondo Series : Titles in Order

Book 3
Break out your uniforms and tie your belts! Team Taekwondo is back with Cheeri, an over-achieving cheetah who must learn that having FUN is just as important as HARD WORK!

Cheeri likes to work hard and do everything perfectly. Baeoh likes to have fun…and usually forgets to work at all! When Master Jahngsoo teams them together for their next challenge, Cheeri isn’t exactly happy. Baeoh doesn’t take anything seriously! But they’ll have to learn to work together, or they could be stuck with the same belts forever!

In full-color scenes, How to Be Cheeri tackles the importance of balancing hard work and fun. With plenty of humor and insight into the struggles children face, this installment is sure to be a fan favorite–passed from one reader to another.
Book 2
Break out your uniforms and tie your belts! In this Team Taekwondo graphic novel for kids, it’s time to tackle bullying!

ATA Team Taekwondo class clown Baeoh is excited for the dojo’s Buddy Day! Normally, bringing a buddy to class would be all fun and laughs. But with a new bully in his life who won’t leave him alone, Baeoh doesn’t feel much like a buddy. Worse yet, he may be turning into a bully himself. Can Baeoh figure out how to turn this tough situation into a win?

Baeoh and the Bully tackles how to deal with class bullies in a positive way. With plenty of humor and insight into the struggles children face, this installment is sure to be a fan favorite—passed from one reader to another.
Book 1
Break out your uniforms and tie your belts! This Team Taekwondo graphic novel inspires kids to believe in themselves!

Ara is the odd turtle out in his family. He’s a more into rock collections than wild adventures. Then he meets Baeoh, a confident tiger who practices martial arts. Baeoh wants Ara to join his dojo and help Team Taekwondo complete the Tiger Fitness Challenge…but what if Ara just doesn’t have what it takes? With patience and perseverence, Ara must learn how to come out of his shell, persist through failure, and accept the help of his new friends.

Ara’s Rocky Road to White Belt inspires kids build self-esteem and stick with their goals. With plenty of humor and insight into the struggles children face, this installment is sure to be a fan favorite—passed from one reader to another.

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