I studied Karate since I was 7 and it has become a huge part of our lives. Our Karate school takes kids from age 4, but occasionally have had 3 year olds who have been mature and focussed enough to begin a year early.

Most good Martial Arts schools will give you some free lessons, if not,don't even bother. You and your son need to know if this is what he is interested in, and whether he is old enough to participate fully etc.

Not only will it increase his self confidence, it will also help with his basic and gross motor skills, coordination, interaction with other kids as well as adults, his balance, awareness skills, assertiveness etc etc. It is invaluable for children to learn a martial arts with an accredited and xperienced instructor.

I will be enrolling ds asap!