Jujitsu for Christ

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Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights era, the story revolves around Roger Wing, a white karate instructor and born-again Christian, who opens a martial arts studio in Jackson, Mississippi. As he navigates his ambivalence towards his faith and surroundings, he forms a friendship with the Gandys, an African-American family seeking better opportunities. The narrative explores themes of race, community, and personal growth amidst the societal tensions of the time.