Geronimo Stilton gets caught up in the World Karate Championships, thanks to the efforts of Bruce Hyena and Piccolo Tao, Bruce's super-sporty cousin. Geronimo only has a week to become real champion material! Will Geronimo manage to overcome his fears in order to win the competition?

After a roving motorcycle gang attacks him on the street, timid bookkeeper Casey joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei, and hardcore brown belt Anna, Casey gains a newfound sense of confidence. But when he attends Sensei's mysterious night classes, he discovers a sinister world of brutality and hyper-masculinity, presenting a journey that places him squarely in...

This book cuts to the very core of what it means to be a successful martial artist. Each chapter is packed with useful information about what to do--and what not to do--when learning the martial arts and offers advice from leading experts.

En esta tercera entrega, Kat y sus amigos del Kata club tendr�an que convivir con sus rivales del Komodo club en el dojo Ki, donde han sido invitados para hacer un curso intensivo nada m�as y nada menos que por el legendario maestro del k�arate Goshi. Una morsa muy vieja que, seg�un dicen las leyendas, tiene en sus manos el jade encantado, una piedra que contiene toda la sabidur�ia del k�arate y convierte a quien lo posee en el karateka...

A goat kid loves to do karate! And he is sure to inspire young kids to try karate as well. Follow Goat as he goes through the major stances and karate moves, teaching readers to channel focus and strength through each pose. Karate Kid's simple, measured, and meditative text is complemented by playful yet instructive illustrations by Mark Chambers to teach youngsters how to get involved in karate--and to have fun while doing so, too. -- from Amazon....

"Karate Kakapo loves karate more than anything - more than kung fu, more than judo, more than taekwondo. No one at her dojo tries harder or practices more. The running kicks, the jumping kicks, the side kicks - she has mastered them all. But Karate Kakapo is at a disadvantage: kakapos can't fly, and it seems that no amount of practice can help her conquer that elusive flying kick. Karate Kakapo comes to discover that sometimes coming at a problem...

The popularity of martial arts has grown tremendously in recent years as its many benefits have become apparent. As well as increasing physical fitness, they also serve to emphasize the importance of a balance between body and mind - and help encourage a sense of harmony and wellbeing. There is a wide range of disciplines to choose from and this book will introduce you to some of the most popular forms. The history and philosophy of each art is explained,...

Suffering from the terror of violence and death at the Khyber Pass, Christopher Ransom exiles himself in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. Teaching English, associating with fellow expatriots, and practicing karate, he tries to forget the unforgetable.

Daniel, a fatherless teenager, arrives in Los Angeles from the East and faces the difficult task of making friends. He becomes the object of bullying by a gang of karate students when he strikes up a relationship with Ali, the gang leader's ex-girlfriend. Daniel asks Miyagi, a master of martial arts, to help him learn karate. Daniel then prepares himself both mentally and physically for the fight of his life.