karate

While excitedly preparing for an upcoming karate competition, ten-year-old Jonathan and his friends worry about being good enough to win.

A history of karate from the meditations of Chinese Buddhist monks to the power and flair of modern students.

Traces the history of karate, discusses the philosophy of the sport, describes the various forms, and gives directions for the major stances, punches, kicks, and blocks.

Examines the rules, strategies, and training involved in competitive karate.

Karate class friends Charlie, Sidney, and Jeffrey team up with Jeffrey's grumpy Grandpa Anderson for an unexpected bachelor adventure.

Explains the use of the feet in self-defense and competition karate and demonstrates both basic and advanced techniques.

Three adolescent boys brought together by karate are shown the value of their friendship as they struggle with first love and the pain of divorce.

Charlie, Sidney, and Jeffrey take part in a karate tournament, and must face personal issues before stepping into the ring.

Discusses hand-to-hand fighting techniques drawn from karate and other Asian martial arts useful for self-defense or tournament competition.

A beginner's guide to karate. Includes history, basic techniques, an overview of other martial arts, and a glossary of terms.