Cole Richards has been training hard in karate for four whole years, and he is finally ready to test for his next belt! But just as he starts preparing, his dojo announces an exciting contest happening on the exact same day. Now, Cole is completely torn. Should he focus on practicing his required moves for the big test, or should he spend his time inventing an awesome new routine to amaze his sensei? Before he can even decide, Cole finds himself dealing with a group of bullying local teens. To make matters worse, he ends up in a big argument with his best friends! With the pressure mounting from all sides, Cole feels totally overwhelmed. Can he figure out how to handle the bullies, fix his friendships, and succeed at his dojo? This fast-paced martial arts adventure is packed with thrilling karate action and great lessons about jealousy, competition, and staying true to yourself.