Jessica Wagner

Kitten and the Dojo Code Jessica Wagner

Kitten, who nervously enters the karate school, or dojo, for the first time, is unsure if she belongs in karate. Her Sensei, a white crane, eases her worry by introducing her to karate through the practice's principles.

Through Kitten's experiences, the rhyming story delivers a message that these values, mixed with a person's grit, are even more powerful than karate's kicks and punches.

A picture book for children, Kitten and the Dojo Code revolves around the important principles of karate: modesty, courtesy, integrity, self-control, perseverance, and indomitable spirit. It communicates that anyone can develop these important character traits, not only on the dojo floor, but in every aspect of life.