Learn Karate

With its powerful punches, strong kicks, swift blocks, and challenging combinations, karate gives kids a great physical and mental workout -- and teaches them discipline, too.

A fifth-degree black belt who has taught thousands of children guides kids as they take their first steps in this martial art.

From the underlying philosophy of responsibility and respect to the movements and maneuvers that comprise the actual routines, everything's here, with an emphasis on safety: there is no contact.

Dozens of photos show warm-ups, preparation stances, side and roundhouse kicks, palm heel strikes, upper, middle, and low blocks, and tournament techniques.