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...

Provides an overview of the martial art, focusing on its history and culture, equipment, basic moves, and competition rules.

"For the Love of Sports helps young readers to explore the wide world of sports. From important equipment and rules to the history and greatest stars of each sport, this series uses vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to guide young readers through some of the best-known sports on Earth"--

"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.