Finding Karate

Finding Karate is about a boy who stumbles upon a great opportunity without realizing the true meaning of the opportunity until he is faced with day to day issues. The main characters name has unfortunate rhyming possibilities and he also unlucky by being extremely shy and socially unable to handle classroom settings well. His social awkwardness and clumsiness make him a target for bullies. Finding Karate is a generational book that will educate the reader and teach them values, manners, respect, self-discipline, honor, loyalty, friendship, and the true meaning of Karate.

Finding Karate is about a boy who stumbles upon a great opportunity without realizing the true meaning of the opportunity until he is faced with day to day issues. The boys name has unfortunate rhyming possibilities and he is unlucky by being extremely shy and socially unable to handle classroom settings well. His social awkwardness and clumsiness make him a target for bullies. Finding Karate is a generational book that will educate the reader and teach them values, manners, respect, self-discipline, honor, loyalty, friendship, and the true meaning of Karate. The reader will be enthralled from page to page while learning about everyday situations that our child face to day that sometimes can be embarrassing and that kids can relate to. Finding Karate is a generational book where everyone from ages 5-12 and even older can learn about several easily confused martial arts styles. This book sets the record straight while adding a few twists here and there. Afterwards you'll be going to google to learn more about what you have read. Finding Karate is to educate the reader to where there is no more confusion about what Karate is and is not. Finding Karate is a story that will melt your heart and open your mind at the same time.

Corey Green is an Alaskan born and raised martial arts instructor. He resides in Tennessee with his wife Michelle Young and their little Yorkie Crissy. Corey began teaching Karate in Alaska as a full-time profession and eventually closed and relocated to Tennessee. His school has been open since 1998 and since 2003 in Chattanooga. Corey's desire to teach those with disabilities to a world level of quality has brought him many success stories. His success on teaching those with special needs have been covered and been documented by world news organizations such as CNN News (2006) and several local news and media sources. In 2006, Sensei Corey Green taught the "first person in history with autism to qualify and compete in the U.S. Karate Nationals in the non-handicap division. In 2010, he taught the first girl with autism to qualify and compete in the U.S. Karate Nationals in the non-handicap division. In 2012, he taught the first blind female in history to qualify and compete in the U.S. Karate Nationals in the non-handicap division. The blind student went on to win the silver against non-handicap competitors with only 7 months training. Sensei Green is a direct student, school owner and branch director of Tennessee under 8th degree black belt Sensei Katsutaka Tanaka. Green has trained with Sensei Tanaka since 1998. Sensei Tanaka is one of the highest black belts in the world and is considered one of the best karate instructors alive today. Green also has trained with the likes of world famous martial artists such as; George Chung, Larry Lam, and Chris Casamassa in 1997-98. Although many might assume that Corey Green only teaches special needs students, he is quick to point out that he teaches anyone that is willing to learn. He believes that if people with special needs are able to achieve great accomplishments in karate and in life, then anyone can. Achieving great things in life starts with a dream and all you have to do is follow thru and never give up.