Overview

Have you ever had a goal that you gave up on because of an obstacle? Or maybe even multiple obstacles? Would you like to help the children in your life learn techniques for achievement that they can apply to the real world? You're never too young to learn that perseverance toward a goal is important for achievement. Discover the third book in a new character-building children's series. In The Follow Through Karate Kids, Makoto and Michi have a dream of painting a mural in their karate school. But the Quitting monster keeps getting in their way. They wrestle against Quitting, but this monster keeps beating one or both of these friends. Will Makoto and Michi learn to overcome obstacles? Can these kids apply their karate values in order to beat Quitting and accomplish their goal? This fully-illustrated character-building book includes: -A glossary of important words to help start the conversation on perseverance. -Examples of five common real-world obstacles that cause people to quit. -A weird but not-too-scary monster embodying a negative character trait. -Concepts clearly presented in kid-friendly text and illustrations. -Created by a certified children's karate instructor with over 23 years of experience. Character is POWER! Help the children in your life learn about the character traits of perseverance and striving: buy this book today.

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"""Jenifer has done it again - taking a complex concept and easily representing it for children to understand and then apply to their young lives. Also, the story remains an applicable reminder for adults as well. Well done."" -Bonniejean Alford, MA - Sociology and Communication, The Identity Guru ""A necessary message for young people to move forward in life to be the best they can be. This book is a valuable investment."" -Joey O, Best-Selling Author ""The kids face-off with a new enemy-quitting-in a relatable and inspiring way. Children will recognize the subtle ways their minds may trick them into wanting to quit, and through watching Michi and Makoto, will learn realistic ways to overcome this by journeying into the world of karate!"" -Najat Shamsid-Deen, Parent and Language Arts Teacher"

Jenifer has done it again - taking a complex concept and easily representing it for children to understand and then apply to their young lives. Also, the story remains an applicable reminder for adults as well. Well done. -Bonniejean Alford, MA - Sociology and Communication, The Identity Guru A necessary message for young people to move forward in life to be the best they can be. This book is a valuable investment. -Joey O, Best-Selling Author The kids face-off with a new enemy-quitting-in a relatable and inspiring way. Children will recognize the subtle ways their minds may trick them into wanting to quit, and through watching Michi and Makoto, will learn realistic ways to overcome this by journeying into the world of karate! -Najat Shamsid-Deen, Parent and Language Arts Teacher

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Jenifer Tull-Gauger is a 7th degree black belt holding the title of Kyoshi. She is the highest ranking female instructor in the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance, an international alliance of traditional Okinawan karate dojos. She has trained in karate since 1999 and early in her training, she started assisting in the children's programs. Jenifer is co-heads programs for all ages at the private dojo she owns and runs with her husband. In her writing career, Jenifer's pictures and writings have appeared in several publications including Highlights Magazine for Children. She is a long-time active member of the international Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Jenifer enjoys putting her karate and writing passions together in dojo newsletters, blogs and children's picture books. Jenifer loves her continuous training in karate because it's interesting and fun, and it helps her in all areas of life. Her favorite thing about being a karate mentor is watching students grow, improve and progress on their own paths. With the Dojo Kun Character Books, Jenifer makes the magic power of the most important teachings of karate accessible to all readers, whether they train in martial arts or not.

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