The First Lesson: Kyokukids Ultimate Karate Comic Coloring Book - Paperback

by Dave Anderson (Illustrator), Robert Christophe (Author)

"The First Lesson" is an engaging comic book style coloring book, that tells the story of a boy's first lesson upon entering a karate dojo of Takashi Sensei. "The First lesson" explores the karate concept of "KIME" (KEE MAY): which means unwavering focus, and attention. This principle is the corner stone of Kyoku-Kids Karate.

Author Biography

About the Author: Sensei Robert Christophe holds a 3rd degree black belt in Kyokushin Karate and has over 30 years experience in martial arts and performing arts education. His work with children has won multiple awards throughout school districts in the Los Angeles and Philadelphia areas. Drawing on this experience, he created the Kyoku-Kids Karate style specifically for children ages 3 to 7 with an emphasis on the aspects of character building and the development of attention span. His core belief is that the best teachers teach from a guiding principle and his is very simple: "I want to help students create the habit of always striving for the best in themselves. " About the Illustrator: Dave Anderson is an independent illustrator, web and graphic designer. He's colored comic book covers and trading cards for various publishing companies such as Image Comics, Fleer, Harris comics and has also had his work featured in the opening credits of the Mall Rats.