"Karate is a growing phenomenon in the United States and internationally, and adults as well as children of all ages have discovered this Japanese martial art. In Karate for Kids, author Vincent A. Cruz presents a discussion of the essential physical and philosophical elements of traditional karate and provides clear and purposeful instruction for the young practitioner" -- Page [4] cover.

Describes, in text and black-and-white photographs, the training of a thirteen-year-old boy for a karate competition.

Pedro enters the same karate class that his friends Katie and JoJo attend, and learns some of the ninja moves that he admires in the movies.