The class begins with a bow between students and their sensei. The students warm up with jumping jacks and sound out the Japanese numbers for 1 through 10, yelling: ...

The kids are out of school. Instead of letting them sit around the house and hit each other, why not let them beat out their boredom in a safer, more controlled environment - maybe even learn a few ...

Half a dozen children between 5 and 9 years old form a line facing the sensei and bow in respect. Assuming the appropriate karate stance, they begin punching the air with their right fists, shouting ...

Earlier this year, I found myself looking for ways to help my daughters to develop a stronger voice and carry themselves with more confidence, while giving them an opportunity to stay active outside ...

Dear Margie: Kids’ martial arts classes teach quite the opposite – control, discipline and respect. I have found that children who take classes in judo, karate or capoeira pay better attention and are ...