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Author
Series
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
©2005.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history and philosophy of taekwondo, and covers classes, warming up and stretching, practicing, earning belts, and competing in tournaments. A fun and accessible introduction to studying taekwondo-designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind. First time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world-one that not only has...
3) Karate
Author
Series
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores karate, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics. This ten-book series explores the martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography, and politics to give readers a balanced perspective of the world's fighting systems. Author Jim Ollhoff, Ph.D., holds a second-degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate, as well as intermediate belts in Korean Tae Kwon Do and Chinese Kung Fu. Series editor John Hamilton is a...
Author
Series
Lexile measure
850L
Physical Desc
167 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The writers in Rage have plenty of reasons to be angry: parental abuse, street violence, peer pressure, and more. Their stories are grippingly honest. They also offer realistic advice and anger management skills these teens have used in their struggle to gain control of their emotions and stop hurting others--and themselves. The resilience they find within themselves is inspiring." -- Page [4] cover.
6) Karate
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
610L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Karate -- meaning "empty hand" -- utilizes striking in the forms of punching, kicking, and more. Its greatest lessons are in humbleness and courtesy. Learn about Karate's history, moves, training, and more with this title." -- From publisher website.
8) Karate
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Lexile measure
990L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Karate is a Japanese martial art that is facilitated by the discipline and persistent effort required to train for this sport. Today there are four main styles of karate, and you can learn about them all." -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
Description
Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars favorite Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages. At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come true--and yet it's only the beginning for this highly accomplished athlete. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn last summer when she was chosen to be a part of the 2016 US Olympic gymnastics...
Author
Publisher
iUniverse Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
150 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Karate is a growing phenomenon in the United States and internationally, and adults as well as children of all ages have discovered this Japanese martial art. In Karate for Kids, author Vincent A. Cruz presents a discussion of the essential physical and philosophical elements of traditional karate and provides clear and purposeful instruction for the young practitioner" -- Page [4] cover.
14) Martial arts
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
There is definitely an art to performing karate, tae kwon do, and judo. These martial arts take patience, practice, and strength to learn. But in addition to art, there's also science behind how the skills learned in martial arts work! In this book, young martial artists discover how the laws of physics apply to their sport.
16) Learn karate
Author
Pub. Date
1998
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces the philosophy, uniform, stances, kicks, punches, strikes, and sparring and competition techniques of karate.
17) Karate in action
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
18) Karate
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Lexile measure
1010L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A brief explanation on karate, the moves, equipment, and safety issues.
19) Karate
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
370L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
Simon Spotlight edition.
Lexile measure
500L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"What happens in karate class? Put on your white belt and get read to block, kick, and more!"--Front jacket flap.
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