Stationery

• There is already a wide variety of scrapbook vellum and paper choices with a karate theme. From Asian writing to yin and yang symbols, you can find a lot of already prepared backgrounds and embellishments for your karate scrapbook. Symbols like yin and yang or the rising sun reinforce the great Taoist philosophies your child is learning. Cherry blossoms are a great addition to a girl's karate scrapbook, bringing a feminine touch to a traditionally masculine art. Dragons and pandas are also often related to martial art traditions and can be incorporated into the pages.
  
  

Photos

• Take photos of your child at karate. From the first bow to the final test, you want to capture the entire discipline they are learning. One of the great traditions of martial arts is the mentoring aspect of the sport. Be sure to capture pictures of the dojo (gym) members and sensei (instructor) with your child. Your child will be very proud of action shots. It may take a while, but getting the jumping high kick at impact will the photo highlight for any book.
  
  

The Belt System

• Karate uses colored belts to distinguish members according to skill level. Beginnings always start with a white belt and masters receive a black. Most of the other colors will depend on the specific discipline but you can use these colors to mark the growth of your child. Using the color as a backdrop with the picture of your child at that belt level help create a chronology of improvement.
  If the belts are not otherwise saved for display, use them (or get duplicate belts) as ways to highlight certain pictures. You an also get emblems from the dojo give credit to those who are teaching your little panda their great moves and a great life approach.