Kiowa County Public Library District

Describes, in text and black-and-white photographs, the training of a thirteen-year-old boy for a karate competition.

Examines the history and development of karate, how it compares to other martial arts; and contains warm-up and meditation exercises, and step-by-step techniques of karate.

Describes the equipment, techniques, traditions, and competitions of the martial art, karate.

Pedro enters the same karate class that his friends Katie and JoJo attend, and learns some of the ninja moves that he admires in the movies.

From the first enthusiastic kiai in the dojo to the solemn black belt presentation ceremony, students learn that karate is all about fitness, confidence, discipline and respect. "The Essential Karate Book" is a guide to martial arts, the history of karate, and a wide range of karate techniques. With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through...

Introduces the philosophy, uniform, stances, kicks, punches, strikes, and sparring and competition techniques of karate.

After a roving motorcycle gang attacks him on the street, timid bookkeeper Casey joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei, and hardcore brown belt Anna, Casey gains a newfound sense of confidence. But when he attends Sensei's mysterious night classes, he discovers a sinister world of brutality and hyper-masculinity, presenting a journey that places him squarely in...

Text and photographs describe the stances and basic punch, kick, and block techniques of sport karate for boys and girls.

Demonstrates techniques and positions of karate for beginners.