Full-color photographs and text describe the history and practice of Capoeira, a centuries-old Brazilian martial art form that incorporates traditional movements and rhythmic music.
Introduces young students to the basic techniques and training methods of Tae Kwon Do including punches, kicks, and sparring and describes its two main styles and its philosophy based upon a constant striving for excellence.
Introduces young students to the basic techniques and training methods of Karate including stances, punches, blocks, kicks, and self-defense and provides step-by-step instructions and advice on training and safety.
Korean-American Jen Dik Seong, known as Dixie to her friends, puts most of her money and energy into the martial art of hapkido, but she nearly loses her competitive edge when she falls for fellow hapkido enthusiast Adam--a boy who soon makes it obvious he is not worthy of her affection.
During the Japanese occupation of parts of China, twelve-year-old Ye Xian is thrown out of her father's and stepmother's home, joins a martial arts group, and tries to help her aunt and the Americans in their struggle against the Japanese invaders.
