well cash my son wanted to take karate a few yrs ago but I dont think a strong headed 5 yr old should be taking martial arts. so now that hes 8 he's got his temper under control so we let him and the my 5yr old daughter is the complete opposite very shy and scared of her shadow. so we put her in to help her confidence which we've seem an incredible turn around with her. and like I said the teacher works with the kids and is very kind hearted guy. So they learn more self defense then just to whoop some ass.