What does "karate" actually mean? Why do sumo wrestlers toss salt into the ring before a match? And which judo champion won 203 fights in a row?

Inside this book, kids will find the answers — plus more than 444 others.

444+ Fun Facts and Trivia About Martial Arts for Kids is a tour through 22 fighting arts from around the world, written for curious readers aged 7 to 12. No lectures, no long chapters. Just short, punchy facts that are hard to stop reading.

WHAT'S INSIDE

444+ facts covering karate, judo, taekwondo, kung fu, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, capoeira, muay thai, sumo, kendo, kickboxing, sambo, savate, jeet kune do and wrestling
"Did You Know?" boxes with true stories from real martial artists — the fighter who faced down an armed attacker bare-handed, the champion who won Olympic gold with an injured leg
A trivia quiz at the end of every chapter, with answer keys so kids can test themselves
Chapters on belts and ranks, gear and uniforms, world records, famous martial artists, and what training actually does for your body and mind
A final chapter that hands the reader the reins: invent your own martial art, name it, design the uniform, write the motto

PERFECT FOR

Kids who already train and want to know the history behind the moves
Kids who have never set foot in a dojo and are curious what happens there
Reluctant readers who do better with short facts than long chapters
Screen safe car trips, bedtime reading, and gift-giving to a nephew, niece or grandchild

If your child works through Guinness World Records, Weird But True!, or National Geographic Kids fact books, this one belongs on the same shelf.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ "You really do learn something new every day." — Justin

★★★★★ "Fun and learning in one place." — Aileve

★★★★★ "A lot of info about martial arts for kids AND their parents." — Barbara

★★★★★ "My 8 year old really enjoyed this book." — Alyssa

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Rabea Hadi is a board-certified family physician who writes narrative fiction and educational nonfiction for young readers under the Choose Your Quest brand. Years of listening to patients taught him what holds attention and what builds confidence — and both go into every book he writes for children.

Let your young reader discover the kicks, throws, records and legends behind the world's greatest martial arts.