karate

"Don 'TheDragonWilson' Jones is the finest fighter Benjamin Harrison High School has ever produced. But when he enters the ring against Lincoln High's Sam Steadman, it's love at first knockout. Unfortunately, Sam has a jerky ex-boyfriend--and Don has a seriously terrifying ex-girlfriend. Like, 'global crime cartel' terrifying. From prom to the after-party to graduation, Don and Sam--and an increasingly eclectic cast of supporting oddballs--will have to fight their way through a gauntlet of opponents, all in the name of love (and punching)"Amazon.

Twelve-year-old Levi is at home in the dojo where he practices karate, although the contentious relationship with his new stepsister, Sofia, is disturbing his concentration--but when she suddenly decides to join his dojo he realizes that Sofia's prickly attitude is a cover for her unhappiness.

This book gives a quick overview of karate, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today.

Aliyah loves karate more than anything, especially when she gets a chance to do a takedown on her main rival, Suma. Then a new student, Zoya, arrives and she just so happens to be Suma's little sister. Aliyah recognizes a kind of anger and aggression in Zoya that she once had in herself and takes her under her wing.

Introduces karate, covering clothing, technique, competitions, and more.

From important equipment and rules to the history and greatest stars of each sport, this title uses vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to inform young readers about karate.

Twelve-year-old Levi is at home in the dojo where he practices karate, although the contentious relationship with his new stepsister, Sofia, is disturbing his concentration--but when she suddenly decides to join his dojo he realizes that Sofia's prickly attitude is a cover for her unhappiness.

"Karate can make you stronger. [Learn] . . . what karate is and how to participate"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to karate, covering how to combine a rapid series of attacks with footwork and timing, and teaching simple drills to develop sparring abilities.

Rhyming text portrays the exuberance of an hour of karate class. Includes nonfiction information at end.