"This comprehensive manual covers practically every aspect of karate and is sure to be a benefit to instructors and students at all levels"--P. [4] of cover.

When Kenny's anger problem gets out of control, his father signs him up for karate lessons. But even in karate class, Kenny can't get a grip on his temper. He's getting a reputation for being angry. With help from his karate teacher, will Kenny be able to calm down long enough to focus--and win?

"The goal of the Karate de Rue method is to modernize the teaching and practice of Karate in order to make it more efficient and thus better prepare students in case of an assault. Combining the benefits of tradition and realism of self-defense, KDR adds its traditional foundations of techniques, exercises and principles from the best self-defense methods known to be effective (Krav Maga, Pencak Silat, Kyusho Jitsu). Men, women, children, everyone...

Kevin is so involved in karate he does not have time for anything, including his friends, but then Katie turns into him during his big karate competition.

"Karate Kakapo loves karate more than anything - more than kung fu, more than judo, more than taekwondo. No one at her dojo tries harder or practices more. The running kicks, the jumping kicks, the side kicks - she has mastered them all. But Karate Kakapo is at a disadvantage: kakapos can't fly, and it seems that no amount of practice can help her conquer that elusive flying kick. Karate Kakapo comes to discover that sometimes coming at a problem...

Thirty years after their final clash at the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence is at his lowest point as a jobless handyman haunted by his wasted life. When he rescues a bullied kid from bullies, he is inspired to resurrect the notorious Cobra Kai dojo. It also resurrects his old rivalry with Daniel LaRousso. Daniel is a successful businessman who may be happily married but is missing an essential balance in life since the death of...

Karate kid, part III: When Miyagi refuses to help him prepare for an upcoming tournament, an angry Daniel finds a new mentor, unaware that a revenge-obsessed old enemy is setting him up. The next karate kid: When her parents are killed in a car accident, a 17-year-old tomboy is taught by Mr. Miyagi to channel her anger through the martial arts, a skill that will be put to the test in a showdown with Alpha Elite, a sadistic gang of high school students....

What would you like to obtain from your research and practice of an Okinawan martial art? For an academic, it would be to obtain historical and cultural facts and details. For a practitioner, it would be to gain expertise in the combative skills. If you're interested in both, this first of a three-volume anthology is assembled for your convince to facilitate your endeavors. These volumes assemble a wealth of material originally published during the...