Jenifer Tull-Gauger

The Can-Do Karate Kid Jenifer Tull-Gauger

Makoto, a karate kid, is well-acquainted with Laziness and Procrastination. These character traits are embodied as a blue slug monster and a green and blue snail that can change sizes. They are his constant companions and the slothful life with them is fine with Makoto.



But then, Laziness and Procrastination cause Makoto miss his karate belt test. His good friend, Michi, earns her new belt while Makoto is stuck with embarrassment and confusion, waiting with his parents to have a talk with the head karate instructor.



Makoto realizes that Laziness and Procrastination are causing him problems in other areas of life like school and home. Not to mention he can't seem to get his parents off his back with their constant nagging. He learns that Laziness and Procrastination are his enemies.



He decides to use his karate school's Dojo Kun to fight Laziness and Procrastination with such character traits as doing his best, perseverance, respect and self-discipline. It won't be easy, but perhaps Makoto can find his power through karate and become The Can-Do Karate Kid.