Karate with Goatie
Learn karate moves from Goatie the goat, a karate master who practises every day, and perfect your jumps and kicks, in a game for ages 4 to 9.
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What is Karate with Goatie about?
Karate with Goatie is a learning game for children aged 4 to 9 in which Goatie, a goat who is a karate master, teaches them some karate moves.
Goatie practises karate every day. In the game, children learn moves from him and have fun getting their jumps and kicks just right. The cover shows Goatie in a white karate suit and a black belt, in the middle of a kick.
For Goatie, karate is not only about kicking. Good discipline and a focused mind are an important part of it too. That makes the game a good way to talk with children about practice: Goatie became a master because he trained every day, a little at a time, and kept going when a move was hard.
Parents can also use it to talk about strength in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that the strong person is not the one who wins a fight, but the one who controls himself when he is angry. A karate master stays calm and in control, and so can a child who feels cross with a brother, a sister or a friend. The Prophet ﷺ also taught that the deeds Allah loves most are the ones done regularly, even if they are small, which is Goatie's way with karate.
Karate with Goatie is a Miraj original. Children who enjoy it can also put together a picture of Goatie in the Karate with Goaty Jigsaw Puzzle.
What your child will learn
- Getting good at something takes practice every day.
- Discipline and a focused mind help us learn.
- The strong person is the one who controls himself when he is angry.
- Allah loves the good deeds we do regularly, even small ones.
How to play
- Meet Goatie, a karate master who practises every day.
- Learn some karate moves from him.
- Practise your jumps and kicks until you get them right.
- Keep a focused mind, as Goatie does.
Skills practised
- Focus and attention
- Practice and perseverance
- Following moves in order
Talk about it afterwards
- What does Goatie do every day?
- Which move was the hardest to get right?
- What can you do to stay calm when you feel angry?
- What would you like to practise every day?
Frequently asked questions
What age is Karate with Goatie suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9 who like to move, jump and kick, and to learn something new by practising.
What does Karate with Goatie teach children?
Some karate moves, and that discipline, focus and practice every day are how we get good at something.
