"What happens in karate class? Put on your white belt and get read to block, kick, and more!"--Front jacket flap.

Geronimo Stilton gets caught up in the World Karate Championships, thanks to the efforts of Bruce Hyena and Piccolo Tao, Bruce's super-sporty cousin. Geronimo only has a week to become real champion material! Will Geronimo manage to overcome his fears in order to win the competition?

Presents three levels of instruction and exercise for children focusing on self-improvement and fitness rather than competition.

Hoping to protect her younger brother from school bullies, a girl begins taking karate classes.

Clumsy and impulsive, eight-year-old Marvin Klutzer is constantly bullied at school until he signs up for karate and learns about the importance of patience and taking things one step at a time.

After hiding in a karate school to escape a bully, Bushi wakes up in another time and learns from a karate master that intelligence can be more powerful than mere strength.

A fun and accessible introduction to studying karate-designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind. First time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world-one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing-but that also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun and accomplishment. Karate for Kids will help prepare...

"Karate teaches its students important values, such as self-discipline and determination. This book shows young readers the advantages of dedicating oneself to a martial art. It also shows how learning karate can be great fun. Readers will explore katas, grappling, and other moves, as well as the martial art's rich history and culture"--

"Martial Arts are thrilling to watch, but they're even more fun to do! Kids can take part in the sport by learning what martial arts are, what gear and skills are needed, what happens during lessons, and how to be a good sport. A skill-building activity helps kids participate in the fun"--

Four youngsters from a hometown karate school are secretly part of an elite club that must defend the world against an evil power.