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Episode 3

Four children and four parents swap life in Britain for three weeks in Japan, being taught the traditional martial art of karate. The families travel to Okinawa, home of karate.

Hai! Karate - Journey to Japan offers four children and four parents the chance to swap the stresses and strains of life in modern-day Britain for three weeks in Japan, being taught the traditional martial art of karate by the best teachers in the world. Forcing them to work together, will this experience enrich their minds, bodies and souls, and could it even improve their relationships?

On their journey they are immersed in the culture and traditions of both ancient and modern Japan and face gruelling challenges that test their commitment and fighting spirit. They have just three weeks to gain their first belt, something that would normally take three months. Those who succeed will be given the privilege to perform at the World Karate Tournament in Okinawa.

The families travel to Okinawa, the home of karate, where they meet the Grand Master for the first time and discover that their training schedule is suddenly going to get a lot tougher.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 7 Sep 2011 07:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Jonathan Ross
Director Rick Murray
Producer Sarah Lazenby

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