After a roving motorcycle gang attacks him on the street, timid bookkeeper Casey joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei, and hardcore brown belt Anna, Casey gains a newfound sense of confidence. But when he attends Sensei's mysterious night classes, he discovers a sinister world of brutality and hyper-masculinity, presenting a journey that places him squarely in...

This book introduces the history, basic moves, and terminology of this martial art.

Readers will learn about the history of karate and details on the different styles and belt categories. Charts and tables organize information in a visually appealing and easy-to-grasp way. Detailed step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs help readers learn the positions and fundamental techniques followed by a demonstration of basic attacks and counterattacks. As the book progresses, the attacks become more and more varied and complex....

Rhyming text portrays the exuberance of an hour of karate class. Includes nonfiction information at end.

A boy who is certain that his house is filled with monsters takes a karate class in order to vanquish them.

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.

Discusses Bruce Lee's contribution to the martial arts, his own art of Jeet Kune Do, and its underlying philosophy.