Publisher's Synopsis
From dodging bullies on the playground to avoiding dangerous situations of any kind, a basic knowledge of self-defense will benefit every child. In this pathbreaking guide, highly acclaimed and respected karate master Hidy Ochiai shows parents and teachers how to teach children to stay safe and feel secure in any situation. In this unique book, parents and teachers will find a complete program for building strong kids, inside and out. From self-esteem to self-defense, you'll learn how to instill the confidence and know-how every child needs to respond effectively to any threatening confrontation. About the Authors Hidy Ochiai is the founder of the Washin-Ryu Karate Schools. In addition to his teaching schedule, Mr. Ochiai has developed the highly successful and innovative Educational Karate Program. This program is widely used in New York State public schools to teach students the concepts of nonviolence, respect, discipline, self-confidence, and concentration, as well as basic self-defense skills and safety awareness. Mr. Ochiai is a two-time inductee into the Black Belt Hall of Fame, as Instructor of the Year and Man of the Year, and is the author of The Essence of Self-Defense and Hidy Ochiai's Complete Book of Self-Defense. Derek Ochiai, MD, is a graduate of Cornell University and Case Western Reserve University Medical School. He is a two-time National Karate Champion and a seven-time All-American Karate Champion. A lifelong student of karate, he has been instrumental in teaching and developing self-defense classes for children for many years.
