The Adventures of Jay & Tay
Our First Karate Class
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Jordan ran across the yard and jumped up into the air. “Hiyaaaa!” he yelled. He rolled around on the ground, wildly kicking his feet in every direction. “Wooo woooo wackaaa!” he shrieked at the top of his lungs. “Jay! What in the world are you doing?” Jordan stumbled to his feet and looked over at his big sister Taylor. She was standing with her hands on her hips, shaking her head. “I’m practicing karate!” Jordan yelled while waving his arms around like a crazy monkey. “Looks more like you have ants in your pants,” said Taylor. “Nope. This is definitely karate. Today is my first class so I’m getting ready.” Jordan was now making scary faces and growling at a squirrel watching him from a nearby tree. “I’m not sure that’s what happens at a karate school,” Taylor remarked. “Sure it is Tay! Mom said I’ll be really good at it because I have lots of energy!” Jordan exclaimed as he stomped in a circle, sticking his tongue out at his big sister. “I think she said they will help you control your energy,” remarked Taylor. Jordan wasn’t listening anymore.
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About the Book
Jordan and Taylor, who have called each other Jay and Tay since as long as they could remember, are siblings. Jay is energetic and imaginative. He often lets his enthusiasm get the better of him. Tay, who is more reserved and thoughtful, seems to spend a lot of time rolling her eyes at her younger brother. Jay and Tay are about to begin an adventure that will take them on a journey of self-discovery. Jay is getting ready to attend his first martial arts class. He thinks he is going to learn how to fight like on television. He quickly realizes that being a martial artist has more to do with self-control, respect for others, and self discipline. He learns to follow directions, focus on the task at hand, and turn a bully into a friend. And so will you.
About the Author
Ken has been teaching the martial arts professionally since the early 1990’s. Inspired by his grandchildren Jordan and Taylor, Ken decided to put his quarter plus century of experiences working with children into a character based series of adventures. He is a master in the art of Shaolin Kempo Karate, and has used his understanding of the arts as a platform for developing character, leadership, and personal growth for children and adults. To this end he founded Creative Connections through the Martial Arts, a program which is taught free of charge to schools and community groups, providing innovative courses on topics including leadership and bully prevention. Ken, along with his wife Lisa, operates his martial arts schools in eastern CT, while also writing books and working with martial arts professionals around the country who share his passion for positively impacting their communities through the martial arts