The Kids' Karate Book & Karate Belt
Kiai! That's what your favorite karate kid will be yelling once  presented with this inspiring karate kit.Kiai, meaning "spirited yell," is the Japanese word used to help karate students breathe properly while they're practicing their high blocks and hammerfist strikes. Karate champion and 7th degree black belt Michael J. Dunphy explains this and the rest of the yin and yang of becoming a karate or tae kwon do master in this practical and engaging book. Each page features photos of children demonstrating everything from how to tie a karate belt, orobi, to the correct form for punching a clean hole through newspaper. Karate is meant to train your mind and spirit as well as your body, and the book teaches not only the moves, but the importance of discipline, courtesy, and other values necessary to becoming a master of this martial art. While it may be hard for kids to maintain a long-term commitment to karate or tae kwon do using onlyThe Kids' Karate Book, a final chapter offers tips and resources for going further with the practice. Packaged with a white cotton obi to tie on before each session, this is a great introduction to a discipline sure to build confidence as well as muscles! (Ages 6 and older)--Maria Dolan