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Karate

Japanese Empty-Hand Combat

by Garrison Wells
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Did you know that karate was invented in Okinawa, Japan? The native Okinawans developed karate as a way to fight without weapons. In modern times, karate is one of the world's most taught and practiced martial arts. Training, equipment, rules, and scoring systems make the sport safe for competitors and a great way to learn valuable self-defense skills. Enter the Martial Arts Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to karate. You'll discover:
  • What the different styles of karate are and how they've changed.
  • What some of the top karate punches and strikes are, including the forward punch and the knifehand.
  • What kata is and how practicing it helps karatekas show off their abilities.
  • What the main local, national, and international competitions are. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

    • Creators

    • Series

      Martial Arts Sports Zone

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      January 1, 2012

    • Formats

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9780761389224

      • PDF ebook

        • ISBN: 9780761389224
        • File size: 15134 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • Lexile® Measure: 780
      • Text Difficulty: 3-4

    • Reviews

      • School Library Journal

        April 1, 2012

        Gr 4-7-Students who are fascinated by martial arts will find much to enjoy in this series. Each volume includes an overview of the featured sport, its history, equipment and techniques, and a glimpse into national and international competitions. While Gareth Stevens's "Martial Arts" series (2004) focuses more on form, the emphasis here is on popular culture. Past and present champions are highlighted, along with movies and games where the martial arts are featured. Because of the popularity of mixed martial arts, and the fact that in this sport competitors employ a combination of the other arts, there is some overlap in the content of the books. All the titles mention the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Action-packed photographs and interesting sidebars will keep readers engaged.

        Copyright 2012 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    Formats

    • OverDrive Read
    • PDF ebook

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • Lexile® Measure:780
    • Text Difficulty:3-4

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