In the South of England, fourteen-year-old Jay resumes contact with his father, a movie stuntman and karate instructor, after two years of estrangement to impress a girl who turns out to be the girlfriend of Jay's former best friend.
A color-illustrated overview of karate that describes its history, its dress code and etiquette, the belt system, and its language, and presents illustrations of its techniques.
Provides step-by-step instructions for improving one's competitive karate, covering rules and regulations, equipment, techniques, skills, drills, safety, becoming physically fit, and a typical tournament day for an expert.