Homeschool Karate

I have been homeschooling my kids from the very beginning.  As they got a little older, I wanted to add something new and exciting each school year.  One of their favorites was a karate course via DVD.

Homeschool Karate is an excellent course offered by a Christian instructor from Sandpoint, Idaho.  It focuses on self-defense, with a remarkable absence of anything related to eastern mysticism or philosophies.  Your children will love it, but it's also something all members of the family can enjoy together.

This series begins with the DVD called "Dealing With a Bully".  I felt that this was an excellent start to the karate program, as it teaches children how to do their best to avoid conflict.  The instructor also emphasizes that self-defense is meaningless apart from trusting your life to Yahweh.

The series includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced DVDs.  My children have thoroughly enjoyed this course, and it was a great way for them to get some physical fitness.

While on a summer vacation in northern Idaho a few years ago, the instructor, Mike, was so generous to meet us at his studio in Sandpoint on his day off so that my kids could meet him.  He spent nearly an hour going through various exercises and techniques with them, giving them some great input on how to make improvements.

Homeschool Karate gets all thumbs up from this family!