martial arts

Get ready to explore karate!. Readers will find features that spotlight an accomplished athlete, common moves, and belt achievements.

" Aang, Katara, and Sokka continue their journey north in search of a waterbending master, making new friends-and enemies-along the way. Meanwhile, Prince Zuko's chase to capture the Avatar heats up as other Fire Nation parties get involved. Will Aang and his friends successfully make it to the Northern Water Tribe, or will the Fire Nation capture the group and continue their quest of world domination?" -- Amazon.

"Strong competitors. Fierce matches. Famous movie stars. There are many reasons to love martial arts--discover 12 of them! Topics include history, different art forms--taekwondo, karate, judo, and jiu jitsu-training, elite competitions, and superstars like Bruce Lee, Michelle Yeoh, Conor McGregor, and Jackie Chan"--Provided by publisher.

"Shang-Chi lives in San Francisco and works at a bakery but he has a secret: he is a master of martial arts! Shang-Chi was raised in China and was taught all about his father's five schools of fighting to become the champion of the hand school. Eventually he uses his martial arts skills to become an Avenger--and a super hero"--OCLC.

An introduction to kung fu, a Chinese martial art that teaches self-defense as well as confidence, concentration, and physical fitness. This volume looks at the history of kung fu and covers the exercises, equipment, and important figures associated with kung fu.

Provides an introduction to martial arts, including the training, gear, and importance of good sportsmanship. Includes a skill-building activity that helps kids participate in the fun.

An introduction to tae kwon do, a Korean martial art that combines the strength of the body with the agility of the mind. Readers will learn about tae kwon do's history, its basic moves, and how it can help students prepare for many of life's challenges.

A crossover anthology depicts Kung Fu Master Shang-Chi's high-action partnerships with other fan-favorite Marvel superheroes.

An introduction to karate, a martial art that teaches its students important values, such as self-discipline and determination.

"The martial art of jujitsu was developed in Japan hundreds of years ago. It was meant to help practitioners combat samurai--heavily armored, heavily armed warriors--without the use of weapons. Jujitsu emphasizes joint locks, throws, sweeps, and pins, all techniques that can help a smaller competitor use leverage and momentum to take down a bigger opponent. In this book, young readers will learn more about this popular martial art and how they can use its skills in real-life situations. Full-color photographs show the moves and principles of jujitsu in practice"--Provided by publisher.