Even the deadliest of weapons can come in the tiniest of packages.
Seven-year-old Mahiro practices the intricate art of Kanku Dai, an advanced, open hand form of Shotokan karate. Karate students spend years mastering its precise moves, but little Mahiro has already worked her way up to black belt.
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With her lightning fast moves and ferocious battle cries, only a fool would dare challenge this pint-size ninja. She's well on her way to becoming a champion of champions.
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