Kai and the Seven Virtues of Peace

By Michael Lambert

Book Overview

Twelve-year-old Kai has always lived in the quiet shadows of his grandmother's home, preferring the steady scratch of his drawing pencil to the loud aggressive world outside. But when he discovers a dusty VHS table titles "D0 -The Way", he uncovers a family secret that changes everything.

The tape reveals the art of Aikido, a way to be powerful without being violent. Zs Kai begins his journey through the seven colors of the martial arts belts, he realizes the real battle isn't happing on the dojo mats. It's happening in his everyday life.

From a daunting science report on Tuesday to a heated confrontation at the school art fai on Wednesday, Kai must learn to apply the Seven Virtues of the Hakama. Can he find the "Clever Choice" to stop a fight before it starts? Can he stay "centered" when the world gets noisy?

Follow Kai as he pivots through the days of the week, discovering that true strength isn't about the power of your punch, it's about the power of your promises and the peace in your heart.

Join Kai as he discovers the ancient path of the warrior and honors a legacy that was almost forgotten.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1808407806
• ISBN13: 9781808407802
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Authors Point
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary