At first glance one might make quite judgments about Ethan. He looks, acts and talks differently, he has cerebral palsy. However does not let cerebral palsy stop him completly. There are two things Ethan cares about Karate and Emma a girl in his neighborhood. He desperately wants to talk to Emma but he is too shy. One day at Ethan's Karate Dojo his Sensei announces a big tournament is coming up. Ethan wants to compete but his Sensei has reservations. Ethan not willing to give up poses a challenge, if he can beat a fellow student in a fight then can he compete. The sensei agrees. As Ethan trains and practices his inner strength and confidence grows. As fight day arrives will his new found confidence and strength pay off. Will Ethan stun and shock everyone with an upset underdog win or will he fall? If he is unable to win will this crush him or will he find another way to rise up and shine?