Your son or daughter should like to take up judo. With a lot of punching, blocking, throwing and kicking, karate stresses defensive moves. Karate also uses weapons. If you have a child who does not enjoy team-related activities, martial arts provide a way for your little competitor to learn not only the physical skills of athletics but the mental skills such as concentration and memory. Martial arts training can even be an introduction to good manners.
Some schools offer programs for children as young as four.
These classes offer basics in coordination, motor skills and following directions. For most kids, it's probably best to wait until they are at least seven before buying them that first uniform. But what you'll probably end up with is an expensive pair of pajamas. Their attention span simply isn't long enough. If not, he or she isn't ready.