Title
Gus Learns To Fly: Selfdefense Is Selfdiscovery
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Gus Is A 7Yearold Boy Taking An Aikido Class With Other Kids. He Is Mad Because A Boy At His New School Is Bullying Him And He'S Not Sure What To Do. He Tells His Friend, Zoe, Who Is In Aikido Class With Gus, And She Shares How She Dealt With A Bully Using Aikido.Gus Also Talks To His Aikido Teacher, Kimberly Sensei And Seeks Her Advice. Kimberly Sensei Tells Gus About The Japanese Samurai Who Started Aikido; His Name Was O Sensei. When O Sensei Was A Kid, He Was Little And Sick. Once His Dad Got Beat Up By Robbers. After That, His Dad Made Him Study Lots Of Different Martial Arts So That He Would Grow Up To Be Strong And Courageous.O Sensei Would Always Pretend To Be A Dragon. When He Got Really Good He Could Defeat All His Attackers. But He Could Do Something Else Even Better, He Could Win Without Ever Fighting.With Photographs And Simple Text, The Authors Explain Aikido, Its Philosophy, And Some Of The Specific Moves For Selfdefense.In Time, Gus Builds Up His Selfconfidence And His Aikido Abilities. One Day When The School Bully Confronts Gus After School, And Pushes Him, Gus Pretends He Is A Dragon, Moves Into An Aikido Stance And Easily Deflects The Bully'S Aggression.The Story Ends With Gus Saying, But The Most Important Thing Is That I Am Not Afraid When I Go To School. We Have Japanese Words On The Wall Of The Dojo That Say, Amatsu Gatsu Agatsu. That Means True Victory Is Victory Over Oneself.Now I Know What That Means.Book Includes Author'S Note To Parents About Aikido, And A Glossary Of Words And Terms Used In Aikido.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What age group is 'Gus Learns to Fly: Self-Defense Is Self-Discovery' suitable for? A: This book is suitable for children around 7 years old, as it features a 7-year-old protagonist and addresses themes relevant to young readers.
- Q: What are the main themes covered in the book? A: The book covers themes of bullying, self-defense, self-discovery, and the philosophy of Aikido, providing valuable lessons on confidence and conflict resolution.
- Q: Is 'Gus Learns to Fly' an illustrated book? A: Yes, the book includes photographs along with simple text, making it visually engaging for young readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 44 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is published in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle for children.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Kimberly Stanton Richardson.
- Q: When was 'Gus Learns to Fly' published? A: The book was published on June 19, 2012.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: Does the book include any educational content for parents? A: Yes, it includes an author's note to parents about Aikido, along with a glossary of words and terms used in the practice.
- Q: What can readers learn about Aikido from the book? A: Readers can learn about the philosophy of Aikido, its history, specific self-defense moves, and how to build self-confidence through martial arts.