Karate for Kids by Robin L. Rielly

Karate for Kids

Robin L. Rielly

Tuttle Publishing · Hardcover · July 15, 2004

A fun and accessible introduction to studying karate—designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind.

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Who it’s for
An introduction to karate covers its history, first classes, practice, warm-ups, and goal setting.
Themes
Karate history and philosophy, Karate practice and exercises, Goal setting for beginners
Genres
Martial Arts, Fitness & Exercise

About this book

A fun and accessible introduction to studying karate—designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind. First-time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world—one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing—but that also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun and accomplishment.

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Karate for Kids will help prepare kids to start learning about karate and help them practice at home. It includes thorough introductions to the history and philosophy of the techniques, what to expect in the first few classes, how to warm up and practice, and advice on setting goals. With over 75 full-color illustrations, including 40 clearly diagrammed karate exercises, along with lots of fun facts and informative sidebars written in kid-friendly, jargon-free language, this is the perfect introduction for the younger martial artist.

Karate Beginnings

An introduction to karate covers its history, first classes, practice, warm-ups, and goal setting.

Come here for

  • Karate history and philosophy
  • Advice on warming up, practicing at home, and setting goals

Expect

  • 40 diagrammed karate exercises and more than 75 full-color illustrations
  • Kid-friendly explanations, fun facts, and informative sidebars

Where it sits

Martial Arts100%
Fitness & Exercise43%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Fitness & Exercise
  • Asia for Kids
  • Martial Arts
Authors
Robin L. Rielly
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Published
July 15, 2004
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Karate history and philosophy · Karate practice and exercises · Goal setting for beginners
Reading lane
Fitness & Exercise