Always thought martial arts were cool? Do you want to learn more about them? First Sport: Martial Arts looks at the basic aims and moves of judo, karate and taekwando.

First Sport is a simple, fun series that gives young readers a first look at popular sports and pastimes. Equipment, basic rules and keeping safe are all looked at, as well as learning more advanced skills and taking part in competitions. Pictures show the sport step-by-step with simple friendly text. Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.

This book is part of a book series called First Sport .

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Hachette Children's Group .

James Nixon is an experienced editor and author of children's books.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: The martial arts
• 2: Judo
• 3: Judo - throws and trips
• 4: Judo - Groundwork
• 5: Karate
• 6: Karate - punching and kicking
• 7: Karate - blocking
• 8: Taekwando
• 9: Taekwando - ready to fight
• 10: Taekwando - flying kicks