{"product_id":"the-karate-dojo-peter-urban-9780804817035","title":"The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn the background of Japanese Karate along with the ins and outs of belonging to a dojo with this readable martial arts guide.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Japanese martial art of Karate is not only a means of self-defense; it is also a sport and philosophy. \u003ci\u003eThe Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art\u003c\/i\u003e examines each of these aspects--through the colorful legends, tales, and traditions that are associated with the art--and explains why educators and parents are becoming increasingly interested in karate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis karate book shows how karate training can change the lives of those who practice it, by giving them health, self-confidence, both physical and mental discipline, as well as calm maturity. This martial arts book includes information about: the dojo, the belt system, kata and jiu-kumite, potential and goals, famous dojo stories, Okinawan martial arts fighters, ninjutsu, and more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Urban\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0804817030\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804817035\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/1991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.20h x 5.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Peter Urban","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43990370877695,"sku":"9780804817035","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_703f91c3-9515-4abd-9e93-ac6a805b9a7e.jpg?v=1683304291","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-karate-dojo-peter-urban-9780804817035","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}